DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday ordered the suspension of wearing of office uniforms by DPWH officials and employees amid the ongoing investigation on flood control projects.
In a memo dated September 9 and shared with the media on Thursday, Dizon said the suspension of the uniform policy in the agency will be effective “until further notice.”
“In light of current events, all officials and employees of the (DPWH) are excused from wearing the prescribed office uniform until further notice,” the memo further stated.
Dizon said all officials of the DPWH are nevertheless expected to report for duty in appropriate and presentable attire at all times.
He added that the move aims to protect DPWH personnel from bullying and harassment amid the ongoing probe into the multi-billion pesos worth of anomalous flood control projects.
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