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Lacson presses Dizon on DPWH's 68 flagged Taguig infrastructure projects
Senator Panfilo Lacson has called on Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to provide transparency regarding 68 infrastructure projects flagged by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Taguig City, warning that any attempt to conceal the matter could expose officials to criminal liability.
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MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday issued a direct appeal to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to clarify the status of 68 infrastructure projects that the Department of Public Works and Highways has identified in Taguig City, cautioning against any potential cover-up efforts.
Lacson stressed the importance of forthright disclosure regarding the projects, noting that deliberate attempts to obscure or deny their existence could result in criminal charges against responsible officials. The senator's remarks underscore growing scrutiny over infrastructure spending and project completion rates within the DPWH.
The flagged projects in Taguig represent a broader concern about implementation efficiency and accountability within the public works sector. Lacson's intervention signals pressure from the legislative branch for the executive department to provide clear documentation and status updates on the questioned initiatives.
The senator's call for transparency comes amid broader oversight efforts in Congress to monitor government infrastructure programs and ensure proper utilization of public funds. The outcome of this inquiry may have implications for future DPWH project approvals and departmental oversight mechanisms.