Dizon defends inspection drive as he returns to transport portfolio

MANILA — Secretary Vince Dizon has responded to complaints about his hands-on approach to monitoring infrastructure projects, defending the inspection visits as he transitions back to his post at the Department of Transportation.

Dizon, who has been overseeing the Department of Public Works and Highways, acknowledged the criticisms leveled against his frequent field inspections of ongoing projects. Rather than backing away from the practice, however, he indicated that such oversight activities would remain a priority in his work at the transportation department.

The secretary's inspection tours have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing the visits as effective project management and others criticizing the approach as micromanagement. Dizon's return to DOTr comes amid ongoing efforts to improve coordination between the two agencies responsible for major infrastructure development across the archipelago.

As the transportation sector faces persistent challenges in project implementation and delivery, Dizon's commitment to regular inspections reflects the administration's push for greater accountability in public works. The secretary's dual focus on the DPWH and DOTr has underscored the interconnected nature of road, rail, and port infrastructure development in the Philippines.