Senator Questions Vince Dizon’s Legal Status as Acting DPWH Secretary

During the DPWH budget hearing on September 25, Senator Imee Marcos asked whether Vince Dizon was still legally in charge of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Dizon, who was appointed acting secretary on September 1 2025 after a brief stint as transportation secretary, said his appointment remains in effect until Congress adjourns and goes into recess, after which he would need reappointment. Senator Marcos cited the 1987 Administrative Code, which limits acting appointments to one year, and referenced information that Dizon may have been reappointed on July 27—an assertion Dizon denied. Dizon’s chief of staff confirmed he could still perform duties, but the senator’s questions highlight uncertainty about his authority and the need for a formal appointment by President Marcos Jr. The exchange underscores the legal and administrative scrutiny surrounding the agency’s leadership amid ongoing corruption‑clean‑up efforts.