CA panel OKs appointment of Vince Dizon as transport secretary

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Dizon says his marching orders from the President were to improve public transport conditions for commuters and to expedite railway projects

MANILA, Philippines — A panel of the Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Vince Dizon as secretary of the Department of Transportation on Tuesday, June 3.

Dizon took the helm of the department last February after Jaime Bautista, former president of flag carrier Philippine Airlines, stepped down from the post due to health issues.

Months later in May, Dizon submitted his courtesy resignation after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. decided to do a Cabinet revamp post-midterm elections.

“I did get a call from the Executive Secretary, that the President did not accept my courtesy resignation,” Dizon told the CA Committee on Transportation.

Dizon said his marching orders from the President were to improve public transport conditions for commuters and to expedite railway projects.

He recently joined a community walk along EDSA to experience first-hand what commuters go through on a daily basis along Metro Manila’s main artery.

Dizon also gave updates on the country’s railway projects during the hearing. While the transport chief admitted that the southern part of the North-South Commuter Railway project might not be finished by 2028, the Valenzuela to Clark segment will be up and running before Marcos’ term ends. – Rappler.com