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Vince Dizon replaces Manuel Bonoan as DPWH Secretary amid a probe into flood control projects where 15 contractors monopolized P109 billion worth of contracts, prompting an independent review.
- Manuel M. Bonoan stepped down as head of the agency overseeing public infrastructure on September 1, 2025, and President Marcos named Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as his successor.
- Bonoan’s resignation followed allegations of anomalies in multibillion-peso flood control projects, which sparked public outcry and ongoing investigations into contract irregularities.
- Prior to stepping down, Bonoan reshuffled engineering district heads and suspended foreign travel of DPWH personnel as part of transparency efforts amid inquiries into questionable flood control contracts.
- President Marcos assigned Dizon to thoroughly review and reform the DPWH to guarantee that government funds are dedicated exclusively to infrastructure projects that safeguard and benefit the Filipino people, while an Independent Commission examines irregularities in flood control initiatives.
- Dizon began leading the DPWH immediately, marking the first Cabinet exit over corruption under the current administration and signaling intensified anti-corruption measures in infrastructure spending.
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Bonoan resigns; Dizon named as DPWH chief - BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan as the agency comes under investigation over alleged irregularities in multibillion-peso flood control projects. Malacañang on Sunday confirmed that Mr. Bonoan tendered his resignation, which the President accepted effective immediately. The President appointed Transportation Secretary Vivencio “Vince” B. Dizon as his replacement…
Manuel Bonoan resigns as DPWH chief; Vince Dizon appointed as replacement
MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Manuel Bonoan has resigned as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief effective September 1, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed Sunday. This is amidst the government’s ongoing investigation on the alleged anomalies in flood control projects in different areas of the country. READ: DPWH reshuffles key officials amid […]...Keep on reading: Manuel Bonoan resigns as DPWH chief; Vin…
Manuel Bonoan resigns as DPWH secretary, Vince Dizon is new chief
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Sunday appointed Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new head of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), following the resignation of Manuel Bonoan.
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