DOTr faces mass resignation of engineers over salary woes

Around 400 engineers have resigned from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the past six to eight months due to administrative challenges, primarily salary delays.

DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the mass resignation, attributing it to engineers seeking better compensation and benefits in the private sector.

Dizon expressed concern over the situation and is actively working to retain remaining employees by assuring them of prompt salary payments.

The agency is also addressing reports of delayed salaries for contractual employees, with Dizon emphasizing the need for expedited processing.

He stated that the new DOTr team needs to be in place to speed up administrative processes, particularly salary disbursement.

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