DPWH chief hints at 'cleansing' after ghost projects

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan hinted at a possible 'cleansing' in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to address erring officials involved in subpar and ghost flood control projects.

Despite calls from some senators for his resignation, Bonoan confirmed on Saturday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed him to conduct an investigation within the DPWH.

Bulacan District 1 Engineer Henry Alcantara is currently on 'floating status' while awaiting further explanation regarding ongoing investigations into ghost projects.

President Marcos expressed anger over alleged anomalous activities during his fourth State of the Nation Address, prompting Bonoan to relieve officials and issue show-cause orders against them.

Bonoan remains confident in managing corruption within the DPWH, encouraging personnel to report external pressures that might affect their judgment and integrity.