Lopez Appointed New DPWH Secretary, Amidst Corruption Reform Hopes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez as the new Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), replacing Vince Dizon who will return to lead the Department of Transportation. Lopez is tasked with institutionalizing reforms in the DPWH, which has faced corruption issues.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Cayetano Urges Senators to Pledge Rejection of VP Post if Duterte Convicted
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged his fellow senators to declare they would reject the vice presidency if Vice President Sara Duterte is convicted, referencing potential succession.
- PCO Chief Vows Systemic Changes to Bridge Government Communication Gaps
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano has vowed to implement systemic changes to address gaps in communicating government programs and policies to the public. The PCO aims to strengthen media partnerships and expand on-the-ground engagement in communities.
- Castro Remains Palace Press Officer, Declared 'Treasure' by PCO Chief
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed that Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro will remain in her post, calling her a "treasure" to the government. Cayetano emphasized efforts to strengthen the communication of government policies and programs to the public.
- Iloilo City Agri Exec Urges Early Planting to Cushion El Niño Impact
Iloilo City's agriculture office is urging farmers to plant early to mitigate the impact of El Niño, which could lead to scarce agricultural supplies and price hikes. The city plans to support the cultivation of drought-resistant crops and urban farming practices.