DPWH Chief Rejects Calls to Resign as He Vows to Probe Corruption in Flood Control Projects

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Dizon replaces Bonoan as DPWH chief

MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has been appointed as the new chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), succeeding Manuel Bonoan, who resigned amid controversies over flood control projects. Malacañang on Sunday, August 31, said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the resignation of Bonoan who “expressed support for the President’s call for accountability, transparency, and reform within the…

DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Saturday affirmed he would not abandon his responsibility to investigate alleged corruption in substandard or missing flood control projects, despite mounting calls for his resignation.In a video message posted on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Facebook page, Bonoan acknowledged the “pain” of overseeing infrastructure issues under his watch."It is heartbreaking and…

Bonoan rejects resignation calls, vows accountability amid flood project scandal

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Saturday, August 30, dismissed calls for his resignation over alleged anomalous flood control projects.

Bonoan: 'Resigning, avoiding responsibility not proper way of finding solutions'

Amid calls for him to resign, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Saturday said it is not the appropriate approach to addressing issues, as he takes on accountability on alleged anomalous flood control projects.