Vince Dizon, formerly Secretary for the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has confidently handed over the reins to Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, officially appointing him the agency’s new chief on Wednesday.

Dizon expressed confidence in Lopez’s ability to implement order in the country’s transport system.

“When the President asked me for a name, I only gave one: I only gave Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez,” he said.

“Nagtitiwala ang Pangulo sayo. Nagtitiwala ang gabinete sayo. Nagtitiwala ang mga taga-DOTr sayo and I'm sure magtitiwala ang taumbayan sayo,” Dizon addressed Lopez.

During the turnover ceremony, Lopez promised the agency would continue to prioritize the interests of commuters and rectify transportation issues, in keeping with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive.

“Sa pag-iikot namin ni Sec. Vince, nakita namin ang hirap ng mga komyuter kaya dapat nating unahin ang kanilang interes at kapakanan,” Lopez stated, adding that he must be on the ground in order to pinpoint and resolve commuter problems.

Moreover, he said reckless drivers must be held accountable.

“Kailangan mapanagot natin ang mga barumbadong motorista at mga tsuper sa daan. Hindi natin ititigil ito,” Lopez said.

On Monday, Vince Dizon took oath as the new Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary and Giovanni Lopez as DOTr Acting Secretary, following Manuel Bonoan’s resignation from the top DPWH post.