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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Bonoan steps down from DPWH; DOTR's Vince Dizon named as new Public Works chief

Bonoan steps down from DPWH; DOTR's Vince Dizon named as new Public Works chief

Published Aug 31, 2025 04:40 pm

At A Glance

  • Communications Secretary Dave Gomez said Marcos tasked Dizon to conduct a full organizational sweep of DPWH.
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan and appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to head the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign in government.
Outgoing DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon (File photos)
Outgoing DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon (File photos)
In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31, Communications Secretary Dave Gomez said Marcos tasked Dizon to conduct a full organizational sweep of DPWH.
“To lead the DPWH through this critical transition, the President has appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new Secretary of DPWH,” he said.
“Secretary Dizon has been tasked to conduct a full organizational sweep of the Department and ensure that public funds are used solely for infrastructure that truly protects and benefits the Filipino people,” he added.
Bonoan, whose resignation takes effect on Sept. 1. In his resignation letter, he expressed support for the President’s call for accountability, transparency, and reform within the DPWH.
His resignation came amid ongoing investigations into anomalous infrastructure projects, particularly flood control projects.
Asked if the resignation was a new one, Gomez said he was not certain if it was different from the ones filed when President Marcos ordered the courtesy resignation of all Executive officials.
“All courtesy resignations have no expiry,” he said.
“We all serve at the pleasure of the President,” he added.

Leadership changes

With Dizon moving to DPWH, President Marcos appointed lawyer Giovanni Lopez as acting Transportation Secretary to guarantee uninterrupted operations at the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Lopez was appointed as DOTr Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, and Procurement in February 2025. He had previously served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary from 2020 to 2022 and held senior positions overseeing critical railway, aviation, and maritime infrastructure projects.
As Acting Secretary, he is expected to continue modernization initiatives that Dizon started and push for commuter safety and efficiency.

Independent flood probe

Gomez also announced that Marcos has established an Independent Commission to Investigate Flood Control Anomalies to address mounting concerns over irregularities in infrastructure spending.
The commission will conduct a comprehensive review of flood control projects, identify lapses, and recommend accountability measures to restore public trust in government programs.
“These decisions reflect the administration’s firm resolve to clean up corruption, strengthen institutions, and deliver honest and effective public service under Bagong Pilipinas,” Gomez said.
The shake-up came weeks after the President ordered lifestyle checks on officials in the executive branch, vowing to pursue transparency and accountability in line with his anti-corruption agenda.

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