(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, May 21, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to fire Transportation Assistant Secretary for Railways Mark Tolentino.
The DoTr said that the dismissal was “due to questionable dealings and unfairly involving the first family with matters regarding the Mindanao Railway Project.”
“The DOTr, under the leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade, does not and will not tolerate such acts by its officials or employees. May this be a warning to all government officials and employees,” the DoTr said.
The department also belied Tolentino’s allegations “higher-ups” of the DoTr were derailing the MRP, which it said was “on track and on schedule.”
“Phase 1 (Tagum-Davao-Digos) will be completed in 2021, without delays and without corruption,” it added.
