MANILA, Philippines — Former Bulacan First District engineer Henry Alcantara was dismissed from service, while two other ranking officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon face dismissal, Malacañang announced Thursday., This news data comes from:http://www.jyxingfa.com
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of Alcantara amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
Castro said that the dismissals of District engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez and Assistant District engineer Jaypee Mendoza were also underway.
"This is in connection with the ongoing investigation into the anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan," Castro said during a press conference.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
"Secretary Dizon has also recommended that appropriate cases be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman against Alcantara, Hernandez and Mendoza in connection with the questionable projects. The said DPWH officials are also included in the Bureau of Immigration's lookout bulletin," she added.
- Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Houthis say
- Sara Duterte calls DPWH flood control Inquiry a 'Zarzuela'
- Immigration: 1st lookout bulletin in effect on 35 individuals, including Discayas, linked to anomalous flood control projects
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- DPWH fires Bulacan engineers, blacklists contractors over anomalous projects
- Ukraine says Russia linked to lawmaker's killing
- Police officers face more charges in missing cockfight enthusiasts case
- ‘Large shark’ kills man off Sydney beach
- Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote in Parliament to become next prime minister
- Monsoon rains flood Mandaluyong, Parañaque — MMDA
