Eight newly-appointed officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) took their oath of office in a ceremony led by DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive and approval on February 26 and 27.
The newly appointed officials, who will be instrumental in the implementation of various transportation initiatives, include:
1. Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez, Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, and Procurement
2. Atty. Mark Steven C. Pastor, Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure
3. Jim C. Sydiongco, Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports
4. Ramon G. Reyes, Undersecretary for Road Transport and Non-Infrastructure
5. Dioscoro T. Reyes, Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Non-Infrastructure
6. Teodorico Jose R. Delfin, Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development
7. Raul L. Del Rosario, Acting Director-General and Acting Member of the Board of Directors, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
8. Villamor Ventura S. Plan, Assistant Secretary for Maritime
Secretary Dizon emphasized the importance of these appointments as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to improve the country’s transport systems.
The new leadership comes after a directive mandating the courtesy resignation of all senior DOTr officials, aimed at ensuring a fresh start for the agency's management.
Secretary Dizon also highlighted the creation of the Flagship Project Management Office, an anti-backlog division that seeks to fast-track the implementation of key government projects. These initiatives are expected to significantly improve the daily commuting experience for Filipinos.
