MANILA. Vince Dizon has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), replacing Jaime Bautista, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed on Thursday.
Dizon, who previously served as the President of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and as a presidential adviser on COVID-19 response, is set to assume office on February 21, 2025.
“He is already authorized by the Office of the President to start the transition at the DOTr in coordination with the team of Secretary Jaime Bautista, who has resigned due to health reasons,” Bersamin said in a message to reporters.
Bautista Steps Down for Health Reasons
In a statement, the DOTr confirmed that Bautista is stepping down to focus on his health after serving in the department since 2022.
“Sec. Bautista thanked the President for the opportunity to work in government, which he considered his most challenging stint,” the statement read.
The DOTr also quoted Bautista describing his role as “most enriching, having served with utmost integrity.” The outgoing secretary expressed his intention to ensure a smooth transition before taking a much-needed vacation to recuperate.
Dizon’s appointment marks a major shift in the leadership of the country’s transport sector, with expectations that he will continue infrastructure projects and address pressing transport issues.
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