Dizon: 3 DPWH-Davao officials sacked amid flood control probe

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao City were removed from their posts amid the investigation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) into alleged anomalies of flood control projects in the city, according to Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday.  Dizon said that the following officials

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