DPWH Secretary Promises Transparency and Reforms Amid Project Anomalies
DPWH – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is hitting the ground to personally inspect infrastructure projects in Visayas and Mindanao as the department investigates reported anomalies.
Vince Dizon announced on Saturday that he plans to personally visit and inspect infrastructure projects in the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming week.
“And kawawa ‘yung mga kababayan natin and so kailangan we have to really look at every area of the country para maitulak natin and once and for all matapos na ‘tong mga ‘to,”
Dizon said, highlighting the urgency of addressing delays and deficiencies in government projects.
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“Apart from Davao, marami rin tayong area sa Mindanao na maraming sirang kalye maraming nakatenggang mga tulay na kailangan ayusin natin ‘yan,”
he added, pointing out the critical need for road and bridge rehabilitation in Mindanao.
The Secretary also addressed ongoing concerns over irregularities in flood control projects, particularly issues involving incorrect grid coordinates. He clarified that the investigation covers a broader range of infrastructure anomalies beyond flood control initiatives.
“Maraming mga kailangang ayusin sa departamento pero hindi pa rin natin bibitawan ‘yung mga ongoing investigations natin tuloy-tuloy yan and sa mga susunod na linggo meron na rin tayong mga bagong iffile sa Office of the Ombudsman,”
Dizon said, affirming the department’s commitment to accountability.
He further emphasized the importance of insulating departmental systems from human manipulation.
“Kailangan natin i-insulate ‘yung mga sistema from human manipulation and human intervention and in a lot of cases yan ang ginawa… kaya nga tayo may transparency portal para masigurado at mamonitor ng mga kababayan natin sa iba’t ibang mga proyekto,”
Dizon explained.
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“Parte doon sa ating pagrerecruit sa mga fresh graduates fresh engineering passers, kailangan din gawin nating tunay na meritocracy yung department, hindi naman yung palakasan, pagrino-grino, hindi porket kilala mo si ganito, kilala mo si ganyan, mappromote ka or mananatili ka sa trabaho mo kahit sablay sablay yung ginagawa mo sa distrito, wala na yun,”
he stated.
With these inspections and reforms, Dizon aims to accelerate project completion while ensuring transparency and efficiency across the department.
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