DPWH Secretary Dizon Defends Inspections Amid Reform Challenges
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon defended his hands-on approach at an infrastructure forum, citing deep-seated corruption and a culture of apathy as major obstacles to reform, necessitating his frequent site inspections.
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