Vivencio Dizon has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines. Dizon, an economist, previously served as the chief of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and played a key role in the Duterte administration’s Build, Build, Build program.
Dizon will oversee major infrastructure projects, including the Metro Manila Subway and North-South Commuter Railway. Lawmakers expressed support, expecting him to accelerate transport reforms and address traffic challenges.