A MAJOR reorganization at the Department of Public Works and Highways is taking place anytime this month following the relief of 14 district engineers from the government service over allegations of massive graft and corruption.
At the Laging Handa press briefing, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that they would sustain the process of cleansing the graft-tainted agency even as he called on the public to report irregularities involving DPWH officials and personnel.
“Magkakaroon rin kami ng rigodon sa loob ng department and marami ang magiging pagbabago. Tuloy tuloy naan ang laban sa corruption. Within the month definitely. Wino-workout na namin and definitely maipatutupad na ‘yan as soon as possible,” Villar said.
Duterte last month ordered DPWH district engineers who are involved in the corrupt practices alleged before the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission to vacate their posts. However, the engineers referred to by the President as conniving with congressmen for corrupt practices, were axed even before they could resign.
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission earlier said “less than 12” congressmen were involved in corruption in the DPWH.
Villar said that the agency is still investigating and open to receive complaints against its officials and employees.
“Tuloy-tuloy naman ang imbestigasyon namin sa lahat ng mga nagsa-submit ng reports. Humihingi kami ng tulong sa ibang ahensya para magkaroon ng case build up sa ibang mga complaints,” he added.