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|September 15, 2025
Because of growing outrage over corruption in the dealings involving flood-control projects, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a memorandum allowing DPWH employees not to wear their regular uniforms for now.
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"In light of current events, all officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways are excused from wearing the prescribed office uniform until further notice... All officials and employees of the DPWH are nevertheless expected to report for duty in appropriate and presentable attire at all times, in accordance with Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2024," the memo read.
This is probably a good idea for now.
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