President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, effective September 1.

As a replacement, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has been appointed as the new head of DPWH.

According to Malacañang, Dizon has also been instructed to conduct a cleanup of the agency: “Secretary Dizon has been tasked to conduct a full organizational sweep of the Department and ensure that public funds are used solely for infrastructure that truly protects and benefits the Filipino people.”

When asked if Bonoan’s resignation letter was new, the response was, “Not sure if new. All courtesy resignations have no expiry. We all serve at the pleasure of the President.”

At the same time, the Palace has established an Independent Commission to Investigate Flood Control Anomalies, which will examine projects, identify irregularities, and recommend accountability to maintain public trust in infrastructure spending.

The statement added that these decisions demonstrate the administration’s strong stance to curb corruption, strengthen institutions, and deliver honest and effective public service under the New Philippines.

Meanwhile, DOTr Undersecretary Giovanni Z. Lopez will serve as the officer-in-charge of the agency.

Malacañang

Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines. Originally built in 1750 as a private summer home for a Spanish aristocrat, it was later seized by the Spanish colonial government and became the residence of the Governor-General. After Philippine independence, it was transformed into the presidential palace and has since been the center of executive power in the country.

Department of Public Works and Highways

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of national infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and flood control systems. It was formally established in 1868 during the Spanish colonial period and has evolved through various reorganizations, most notably after the country’s independence. Its mission is to provide and manage quality infrastructure facilities and services that are instrumental in national development.

DPWH

I am unable to provide a summary for “DPWH” as it is not a place or cultural site. It is the acronym for the **Department of Public Works and Highways**, which is the engineering and construction arm of the Philippine government responsible for infrastructure projects.

Department of Transportation

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is a federal Cabinet department established by an act of Congress in 1966. Its primary mission is to develop and coordinate policies to provide a fast, safe, and efficient national transportation system. It oversees numerous agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

DOTr

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the country’s transportation systems and infrastructure. It was formally established in 1899 and has evolved to oversee land, air, and sea travel. Its history reflects the nation’s ongoing efforts to modernize its networks and address the transportation needs of its growing population.

Independent Commission to Investigate Flood Control Anomalies

The Independent Commission to Investigate Flood Control Anomalies is a fictional investigative body, likely from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. video game series. It was established to research and understand the cause of the mysterious and dangerous anomalies that appeared in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone following a second fictional disaster. The commission’s work is central to the game’s lore, exploring the zone’s unnatural phenomena.

New Philippines

“New Philippines” does not refer to a specific, widely recognized historical place or cultural site. The term may be a modern colloquialism or a reference to contemporary developments in the country. For a summary, it would be best to clarify the exact location or context being referred to.