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.
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 news data comes from:http://xs888999.com
"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.
- HEADLINES: 15 drug war victims cleared to join Duterte's ICC case | Sept. 7, 2025
- Leviste files charges against DPWH engineer who tried to bribe him
- Israel army urges Gaza City residents to leave
- DOJ issues lookout order vs Atong Ang, others over missing cockfighters
- Isko Moreno files charges against contractor over illegal demolition of sports complex in Manila
- Berlin urges Israel to 'immediately' improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
- EU massive fine against Google draws Trump’s ire
- Lacson to govt: Protect education budget
- Read to reduce sentence, Uzbekistan tells prisoners
- Israel military says controls 40 percent of Gaza City
