Vince Dizon will replace Jaime Bautista, the former president of Philippine Airlines who was plucked from retirement three years ago to lead the DOTr, beginning February 21
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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, February 13, appointed Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation on Thursday, February 13. Dizon will replace Jaime Bautista, the former president of flag carrier Philippine Airlines who was plucked from retirement to lead the DOTr, beginning February 21.
“He is already authorized by the Office of the President to start the transition at the DOTr in coordination with the team of Secretary Jaime Bautista, who has resigned due to health reasons,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement.He inherits a department tasked to lead several big-ticket infrastructure projects, including the Metro Manila Subway Project, and the North-South Commuter Railway System, among others.
These projects currently rely on unprogrammed appropriations — or the government’s stand-by funds. Bautista previously said that the DOTr may
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