Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon will seek assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to help in inspecting reported anomalous flood control projects.

In an interview, Dizon said that assistance from the police and military is needed, as the agency cannot handle the inspections of thousands of projects.

“Hihingi na rin po tayong ng tulong sa ating PNP pati na rin po sa ating Armed Forces para tulungan nila tayong mag-ikot at sumilip dito sa mga proyektong nire-report sa atin,” Dizon said.

PNP public information office chief Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño said that the police organization has yet to receive any request from the DPWH.

Meanwhile, AFP public affairs office chief Colonel Xerxes Trinidad said that the military is ready to respond to the DPWH’s request.

“The AFP, through the Corps of Engineers and in coordination with other units, remains ready to provide support when directed. Over the years, we have been partners in national development and disaster response, working closely with government agencies and stakeholders,” he said.

“Should our assistance be officially requested, the AFP can complement DPWH efforts by helping conduct site inspections, providing security, and ensuring transparency. This is in line with our broader mission of defense and nation-building, where safeguarding the integrity of vital infrastructure contributes to the welfare and protection of our people,” he added.

Dizon said a new DPWH team has been deployed to inspect the over 100 reported anomalous projects across the country.

Next week, Dizon said he will join Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong in the inspections of questionable projects in his city as well as in La Union.