US EditionVince Dizon asserts no DPWH undersecretary has ties to contractors
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon denies undersecretaries' involvement with contractors amid flood control allegations and vows to investigate and remove officials linked to corruption.
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Dizon to probe alleged links of new DPWH officials to contractors
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said that he will investigate the alleged links of his newly-appointed undersecretaries to government contractors. “Ako po mismo dahil sa report na ito, magiimbistiga na rin ako on my own about this, but I will really appreciate it if Congressman Leviste would give me more specifics, if possible, names and circumstances. Believe me, I will act on it,” said…
Leviste: DPWH Dizon's team members either contractors or linked to contractors
Members of the team of Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon are government contractors, if not linked to government contractors, House appropriations panel vice chairperson and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste said on Thursday.
Vince Dizon asserts no DPWH undersecretary has ties to contractors
MANILA, Philippines — None of the undersecretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is connected to any contractors linked to the flood control controversy, Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, responding to earlier allegations by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. Dizon thanked Leviste for his candor and straightforwardness and said he would personally investigate the claims. “He heard rumors, but it is still impor…
This was the statement of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon following the revelations of Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that members of his team are related to contractors. In a press conference on Thursday, Dizon insisted that he will investigate the team to find out if the congressman's claims are true. However, he said it would be better if Leviste himself named and identified who they are and what they do.
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