President Marcos appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new DPWH Secretary
To steer the Department through this transition, President Marcos appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new DPWH Secretary. He is tasked to conduct a full organizational sweep and ensure that public funds are allocated strictly to projects that will truly benefit and protect the Filipino people. This appointment marks a significant step in the administration’s ongoing anti-corruption drive under the Bagong Pilipinas vision.
In a major shake-up at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially accepted the resignation of Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan effective September 1, 2025.
In his resignation letter, Sec. Bonoan expressed support for the President’s call for accountability, transparency, and reform within the agency—long plagued with controversies in infrastructure spending.
To steer the Department through this transition, President Marcos appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new DPWH Secretary. He is tasked to conduct a full organizational sweep and ensure that public funds are allocated strictly to projects that will truly benefit and protect the Filipino people. This appointment marks a significant step in the administration’s ongoing anti-corruption drive under the Bagong Pilipinas vision.
To maintain uninterrupted services in the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez has been appointed as Acting Secretary. Atty. Lopez previously served as Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, and Procurement since February 2025 and was Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary from 2020 to 2022.
He has played a crucial role in overseeing railway, aviation, and maritime infrastructure projects and is expected to continue advancing transport modernization programs with a focus on commuter safety, efficiency, and seamless project delivery.
Alongside these leadership changes, President Marcos has established an Independent Commission to Investigate Flood Control Anomalies. The Commission is tasked to review projects, uncover irregularities, and recommend accountability measures to restore public trust in infrastructure programs.
A Turning Point for Infrastructure Development
These moves underscore the administration’s strong stance against corruption while promising to strengthen institutions and deliver honest public service.
The developments raise crucial questions:
How will DPWH’s leadership shift affect ongoing and future infrastructure projects?
Will the new anti-corruption drive finally address long-standing issues in flood control and roadworks?
And what impact will this have on the country’s ambitious infrastructure pipeline?
As engineers, students, and future builders of the nation, what are your thoughts on this bold transition?
Share your insights in the comments below. Let’s discuss what this change means for the future of Philippine infrastructure.
Reference: Presidential Communications Office
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