Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commitment to eliminating corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), during an inspection of Culiat Bridge II in Quezon City.

Dizon highlighted that Marcos will not relent in holding accountable those responsible for past mismanagement and preventing future instances of public fund misuse.

The statement came ahead of Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he is expected to reiterate the government's anti-corruption initiatives.

Dizon acknowledged the deep-rooted nature of corruption in DPWH, which has faced scrutiny since 2025 over alleged misconduct in flood control projects.Investigations implicated high-ranking officials, including Dizon's predecessor, Manuel Bonoan.While the administration has implemented reforms, Dizon stressed that efforts will continue until systemic issues are resolved.The DPWH's recent repairs to Culiat Bridge, damaged by a fire, underscore the agency's ongoing challenges.

The article underscores the political and administrative stakes in addressing corruption, with Marcos' SONA serving as a platform to reinforce accountability measures.