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DPWH to conduct probe on railroaded projects
By Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency
FILE: Nadismaya si Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon nang madiskubreng sira na agad ang flood control project sa Brgy. Tagumpay sa Naujan, Oriental Mindoro na hindi pa tumatagal ng isang taon simula noong ma-kumpleto ang konstruksyon nito. (Photo: Department of Public Works and Highways/Facebook)
“What we are seeing here, there is indeed a pattern – almost the same. The consecutive days of bidding, notice to proceed, and payment,” DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said in a statement issued Tuesday evening.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the same in other places.”
Dizon issued the statement after inspecting the flood control project with Governor Humerlito Dolor.
The investigation follows the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to hold accountable DPWH officials and contractors who may have benefited from ghost or substandard flood control projects.
Dizon disclosed that they have already received nearly 100 complaints and reports regarding ghost or substandard projects.
He also assured that the department would immediately take action by filing cases against those involved in anomalous dealings.
