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AFP, PNP to be tapped for DPWH project inspections
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to request assistance from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the inspection of flood control and other infrastructure projects.
DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon stated that the agency requires external help due to the sheer volume of thousands of flood control projects and over 100 public reports of substandard and ghost projects.
He emphasized that the DPWH lacks the internal capacity to manage inspections for such a large number of projects.
The collaboration aims to address reports of potential anomalies in these projects.
Secretary Dizon urged the public to also take part in the crackdown by reporting questionable DPWH projects through photographs and videos.
Dizon is scheduled to inspect substandard flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro and meet with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong regarding anti-corruption efforts.
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