
Public Works Secretary Declares 'Garbage Crisis' in Baclaran
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon declared a 'garbage crisis' after cleanup operations removed 500 tons of trash from a waterway in Baclaran, Parañaque City, in just three days.

Philippine Officials Inspect 'Oplan Kontra Baha' Flood Control Site in Naga City
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and Vice President Leni Robredo inspected cleanup operations at Sagop Creek in Naga City, the pilot site for the Marcos administration’s 'Oplan Kontra Baha' flood control program.

Public Works Secretary Dizon Retains Marcos' Trust Amid SEA Games Probe
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon continues to enjoy President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s trust despite an NBI probe into alleged funding irregularities related to the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

DPWH Engineers Retain Powers for Bidding and Awarding Infrastructure Contracts
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has maintained the authority of district engineers and regional directors to conduct public bidding and award infrastructure contracts, emphasizing the need for decentralized procurement to accelerate government project implementation.

Repair of Roxas Boulevard Pumping Stations Nearing Completion
The repair of two out of three pumping stations along Roxas Boulevard in Manila is expected to be completed by the first week of July, after being stalled for a year, according to Public Works and Highways secretary Vince Dizon.

Year-Round Dredging Vowed for Pinacanauan-Cagayan River Confluence
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has pledged year-round dredging and desilting operations for the Pinacanauan-Cagayan river confluence in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, to address environmental concerns.

Bonifacio Drive Drainage System Upgrade Completed
The improvement of the drainage system along Bonifacio Drive in Manila is set to be completed by Friday, ahead of its target deadline and the start of the rainy season. Public Works and Highways secretary Vince Dizon announced the completion.

Philippine Secretary Dizon Inspects Delayed Aganan Flyover in Iloilo
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon visited Iloilo City to inspect the long-delayed construction of the Aganan Flyover in Pavia, emphasizing the urgency of its completion.

DPWH Vows Completion of Stalled Laguna Medical Center Building by 2027
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to finishing the stalled construction of a building at Laguna Medical Center by next year, following a visit to the hospital with Laguna Governor Sol Ara.

Isabela bridge reopens to light vehicles a year after collapse
The Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, Philippines, has reopened to light vehicles, a year after a segment of the bridge collapsed due to overloading. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon led the reopening.

Philippine Officials Seek Bail Amid Non-Bailable Malversation Charges
Public Works officials in the Philippines are seeking bail despite facing non-bailable malversation charges. The case stems from alleged irregularities in the construction of a road dike, brought forward by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.

Parañaque Faces 'Garbage Crisis' Due to Clogged Waterways
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon declared that Parañaque is experiencing a full-blown "garbage crisis" after observing significant trash clogging the Redemptorist water channel in Baclaran.

Philippine Engineer Sacked Over Road Crash Due to Lack of Safety Signs
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has relieved the district engineer of Camarines Sur 1st District Engineering Office following a road crash attributed to insufficient safety warnings and devices.

Ombudsman: 2019 SEA Games raps vs. Dizon junked for lack of evidence
MANILA, Philippines — The graft complaint filed against Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has been dismissed due to “insufficient evidence,” Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Thursday.

DPWH Reshuffles Executives Amidst Retirement Wave
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered a new round of reassignments within the Department of Public Works and Highways to fill vacancies created by ongoing retirements at various levels.

DPWH Officials Retain Power to Sign Infrastructure Contracts
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has maintained the authority of regional directors and district engineers to disburse Department of Public Works and Highways funds, disregarding recommendations from an independent commission.

Calls for Audit of DPWH Projects in Kalinga Due to Cracked Classrooms
A non-government organization has urged Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon to increase audits of government infrastructure projects in Kalinga, Philippines, after observing cracks and other issues in classrooms.

Philippine Public Works Secretary Orders Quick Repair of Benguet Roads Amid Fund Delays
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced he would address delays in Quick Response Funds to expedite the repair of roads and bridges in Benguet, emphasizing that red tape should not hinder disaster recovery efforts.

Navotas Landfill Fire: Officials Seek Private Aid Amidst Ongoing Investigation
Six days after the Navotas Landfill fire, thick smoke and foul odors persist, prompting the DENR to investigate environmental impact. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has sought private sector assistance to deploy heavy equipment to help extinguish the blaze.

DPWH Warns Public Against Online Impersonation of Officials
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines issued a warning against individuals impersonating its officials, including Secretary Vince Dizon, on social media platforms.

Philippine construction companies offer to assist government projects
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced that several major construction companies in the Philippines have expressed willingness to assist the government in implementing key infrastructure projects.

Philippine Public Works Secretary Flags Potholes on Newly Rehabilitated Edsa
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon inspected a portion of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) busway in Makati, flagging potholes and pointing to a lack of drainage on the newly rehabilitated road.

DPWH chief to inspect Davao landslide site
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is expected to inspect a massive landslide site along the Bukidnon–Davao Road in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog Proper, Davao City, as authorities continue assessment.

Public Works Secretary Dizon Under Scrutiny for SEA Games Probe
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, currently on leave, may face investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) regarding multibillion-peso infrastructure projects built for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

Secretary Dizon Dismisses Political Agenda in Robredo Meeting
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon denied claims of a political agenda in his recent meeting with Naga City Mayor and former vice president Leni Robredo, stating the visit was purely work-related.

Philippines DPWH Flags Delayed Flood Control Project at PGH
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has identified a delayed flood control project located within the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) premises. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon personally inspected the site.

Kalinga group condemns 'window dressing' of public works for official visit
An anti-corruption group in Kalinga, Philippines, has criticized the sudden appearance of sandbags and old tires at construction sites, calling it "instant window dressing" ahead of a scheduled visit by Vince Dizon.

F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City to Undergo Rehabilitation
The Department of Public Works and Highways plans to complete the permanent rehabilitation of the damaged F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City within one and a half years, with right-of-way acquisition being a primary concern.

No Timeline for Extinguishing Navotas Landfill Fire
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon stated there is no definitive timeline for extinguishing the fire at the Navotas Landfill in the Philippines, citing challenges in mobilizing heavy equipment.

Public Works Secretary Dizon Vows to Complete Stalled PUP Projects
Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon committed to speeding up the completion of stalled building projects at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) campuses to address classroom shortages, aiming for completion by 2027.

DPWH completes expansion of Araneta Avenue drainage system
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed phases two to five of the drainage system rehabilitation along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to help prevent widespread flooding in the area. During his inspection of the completed project on Wednesday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the work was