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DPWH will not accept new project proposals until the uncompleted projects are still ongoing. This plan is effective nationwide, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon.
“Kaya ngayon, sinabihan ko sila, bawal kayo mag-propose ng bago hangga’t di napopondohan yung di pa tapos,” he said
[“That’s why now, I told them, you are not allowed to propose something new until the unfinished are not yet fully funded.”]
This plan complies with the Executive directive to complete the pending projects within the prescribed timeline to ensure that the public funds are not wasted.
Hence, Sec. Dizon acknowledged the efforts of netizens in expressing their frustrations and disappointments regarding anomalies in the flood control projects. He also calls on the public to report any substandard projects they encounter.
“Ako, yung naglalabas ng social media, nagpapasalamat ako sa kanilang [lahat]. Nagpapasalamat ako kasi dapat naman talagang mainis tayong lahat pag may ganito,” he said
[“For me, those who are expressing [their sentiments] in social media, I thank them all. I am grateful because we must be frustrated with this encounter.”]
“In fact, mananawagan pa ako, kung meron pa kayong makitang unfinished, i-report niyo,” he added
[“In fact, I’ll call the attention of the public, if you encounter unfinished [projects], report to us,”]
In line with this, the agency plans to implement new reforms, particularly in planning and budgeting.
“I think ang importante is magkaroon tayo ng pagbabago sa pag-iisip tsaka dun sa sistema sa loob ng departamento and nag-uumpisa lahat yan sa planning tsaka sa budgeting,” Sec. Dizon said
[“I think the important is we must execute changes in the mindset and system within the department, and that starts from planning and budgeting.”]
With reports from Jed Nerecina
The Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully confiscated approximately ₱1,152,492.00 worth of cooking oil products in Brgy. San Rafael, Tarlac City.
CIDG Tarlac, together with Tarlac City Police Station, conducted an operation to locate the illegal cooking oil stockpile in the area.
The operation complies with a search warrant issued by Tarlac City Regional Trial Court, Branch 63, following the alleged violations of RA 9711 or Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009.
Hence, the PNP warns consumers to avoid buying unverified cooking oil products from unauthorized sellers to prevent health risks and ensure public safety.
A DSWD social worker impeded one male applicant seeking medical assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program after he presented a fake PWD ID. The statements he disclosed during the interview did not match the requirements he submitted.
Consequently, the agency filed a report to the Barbosa Police Station, and the incident has officially logged in the blotter.
DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumalo stated that using falsified documents not only violates the law but also deprives legitimate beneficiaries to experience their rights that they truly deserve.
Dumlao also noted that the agency will not hesitate to file a case against those who are proven to have falsified their documents when applying for the agency’s services.
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The Bureau of Immigration arrests two Chinese nationals in Albay and Davao Del Norte for falsely representing themselves as Filipino citizens.
In Luzon, the BI Intelligence Division Operations Unit–5 found a Chinese national, namely “Jucan Hong” in Legazpi City, Albay.
The intelligence division reports that Jucan Hong uses his misrepresented citizenship to secure government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, and to facilitate his business.
In the Mindanao region, the intelligence division arrested Qingzhuang Ke, known in his Filipino name, Jimmy Reyes, in Tagum City, Davao Del Norte.
Ke acquired a delayed registration of the birth certificate, bearing his Filipino name. He also used this advantage to secure IDs, bank accounts, and vehicles and operate his warehouse business.
The arrested individuals are currently in the custody of BI and are facing a deportation case.
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DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon is hoping to fill thousands of vacant positions in the agency within this year.
The agency is actively seeking young professionals to join its reform plan by conducting a nationwide campus job fair.
There are nearly 2,000 vacant positions offered across the country.
DPWH is looking forward to occupying the positions in the engineering and accountancy sectors.
The positions available for engineering are the following:
Sec. Dizon hopes to recruit principled accountants to fill the vacancies.
“Alam mo naman, ‘yung mga kalokohan, di pwedeng walang mga finance na kasabwat. So, kailangan talaga matitino ‘yung mga accountant natin.” he said
[“You know, the misconduct, it’s impossible if they have no accomplice in finance. So, we need principled accountants.”]
“At tsaka ang problema, marami ding nawawala. Marami tayong vacancies for accountants eh,” he added
[“Also, the problem is that many are also leaving. We have more vacancies for accountants.”]
Positions offered for accountancy are:
Aside from the external applicants, the available positions are also open for existing employees.
“Marami din don within.. ipo-promote natin from contractual to permanent. Pero marami din naman ngayon na pwede silang maging Project Evaluation Officers na contractual muna. Kasi typically naman sa DPWH, contractual muna hangga’t di pa pumapasa ng board.” Sed. Dizon said
[“Many from them within… we will promote them from contractual to permanent. But mostly, we can appoint them as Project Evaluation Officers for a while. Because typically in DPWH, it should begin on a contractual basis until they pass the board.”]
With reports from Jed Nerecina
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