Senator Imee Marcos questions legality of Vince Dizon's DPWH tenure
During a Senate budget hearing, Imee Marcos asked whether Vince Dizon’s acting appointment as DPWH secretary had expired under the 1987 Administrative Code.
At a Senate budget hearing on September 25, Senator Imee Marcos confronted Vince Dizon about his status as head of the Department of Public Works and Highways, noting that the Administrative Code of 1987 limits acting appointments to one year. Dizon, who assumed the acting post on September 1, 2025, after a brief stint as transportation secretary, said he had not seen any reappointment letter and that his authority would lapse when Congress adjourns, requiring a new appointment from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The senator highlighted that Dizon was already several days past the legal deadline.
Dizon replied that he was not the appointing authority and would verify with the Office of the President, while also indicating he was eager to leave the position. His chief of staff suggested he could still perform duties, but Dizon appeared relieved at the prospect of stepping down.
Why it matters
The dispute raises questions about adherence to appointment rules and potential political maneuvering within a key infrastructure agency.
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