Dizon suspends wearing of uniform for DPWH personnel amid flood control probe

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the wearing of uniform for the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) personnel in light of the ongoing probe into the alleged anomalous flood control projects.

In a memorandum dated September 9, Dizon announced that all officials and employees of the DPWH “are excused from wearing the prescribed office uniform until further notice.”

The Public Works chief issued the memorandum “in light of current events.”

Further, in an advisory posted on the DPWH’s media viber group, the agency said the directive was issued to protect its employees from bullying and harassment in relation to the continuing probe into the supposed irregularities in flood control projects.

“All officials and employees of the DPWH are nevertheless expected to report for duty in appropriate and presentable attire at all times, in accordance with Civil Service Commission Circular No. 16, s. 2024 (Revised Dress Code for Government Officials and Employees), and in keeping with the standards of professionalism in public service,” Dizon said in his memo. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News