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AFP, PNP to be tapped for DPWH project inspections
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to seek assistance from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to inspect reported anomalous flood control and other infrastructure projects.
DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon stated that the agency requires help from the PNP and AFP due to limited manpower and the sheer volume of projects nationwide.
So far, the DPWH has received over 100 reports of substandard and ghost projects, a number expected to increase with the President's sumbongsapangulo.ph website.
Dizon emphasized the need for external help, mentioning that DPWH's internal resources are insufficient to cover the numerous projects.
He also urged the public to participate by submitting photographic and video evidence of questionable DPWH projects.
The DPWH Secretary is scheduled to inspect substandard flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro and meet with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong in La Union.
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