Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon testifies in the Sandiganbayan graft case involving former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co. The case relates to an alleged anomalous flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
Prosecutors link the charges to the P289.4-million Sunwest project. Reporting describes that Dizon conducted an inspection of the site in September and points to what he says are serious structural issues with the road dike. In particular, he cites the steel sheet pile (SSP) used in the project, saying the road dike has only a three-meter SSP rather than the 12-meter requirement.
Across the accounts, both identify Dizon’s testimony as part of the trial proceedings against Co and co-accused. While the outlets focus on his inspection findings, they present the same core context: the project’s alleged deficiencies and the specific discrepancy in the steel sheet pile requirement.
