3 DPWH officials in Pampanga relieved over alleged kickbacks

3 DPWH execs sacked over 8 percent commissions

Three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) second engineering district in Pampanga were relieved from their posts yesterday for allegedly demanding commissions of up to eight percent from government contracts.

3 DPWH officials in Pampanga relieved over alleged kickbacks

MANILA, Philippines — Three officials of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been sacked from their posts for allegedly asking for commission from projects of the agency, its secretary Vince Dizon announced on Friday.  According to Dizon, he received reports a few days ago that the officials from the District 2 Engineering Office of Pampanga were extorting up to 8% of commission from DPWH projects. Dizon also said that the agency…

Dizon relieves DPWH Pampanga 2nd District officials over 'kickbacks'

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Friday he has relieved several officials of the DPWH Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office after he received a report that they were allegedly asking for "kickbacks" or commissions from project contractors.