PNP to secure DPWH flood-control project inspections amid probe

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will provide security for the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) inspections of flood-control projects, which are under scrutiny due to alleged irregularities.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla clarified that the PNP's role is limited to providing protection and not involved in the technical or forensic aspects of the inspections.

Remulla stated that police officers are deployed round-the-clock to safeguard DPWH officials and engineers conducting these inspections.

The DILG will continue working closely with the DPWH and other concerned agencies to secure ongoing investigations.

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon previously stated that the department needs assistance from the police and military because they cannot handle the inspections of thousands of projects internally.