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Vince Dizon takes oath as DOTr chief
Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon has officially taken his oath as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Dizon, who replaced Jaime Bautista, also previously served as deputy chief implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 and presidential adviser for flagship programs and projects.
He expressed his commitment to enhancing the nation's transportation systems and accelerating the progress of current and future projects.
Dizon emphasized the objective of making the country's transport systems faster, more orderly, and safer for the public.
He also stated the need to improve construction standards and increase the number of projects, moving away from a "good enough" mentality.
Several lawmakers have expressed elation over Dizon's appointment and vouched for his expertise and experience.
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