Contractors behind ‘ghost projects’ face lifetime gov’t ban, says DPWH

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced on Monday that contractors found guilty of implementing “ghost projects” would face automatic lifetime blacklisting from government projects. This was one of the first three directives he would issue as the new chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Dizon said during a Palace briefing. READ: Vince Dizon takes oath as DPWH chief A “sweeping revamp” of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board would be ordered, the new DPWH chief said. Moreover, Dizon announced that he would order the courtesy resignation of all DPWH officials, from “top to bottom.” […]... Keep on reading: Contractors behind ‘ghost projects’ face lifetime gov’t ban, says DPWH