Former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) chief Vivencio “Vince” Dizon has been appointed as the next head of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Malacañang announced Thursday.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed the appointment, stating that Dizon will replace DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista beginning Feb. 21.
“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.
Dizon previously contributed to the implementation of major infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program as BCDA chief. He also served as the deputy chief implementer of the National Action Plan Against Covid-19 and as the chief testing czar.
He held other roles, including consultant to then-Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, undersecretary for Political Affairs, and chief of staff to Senator Edgardo Angara.
Dizon will begin his new role at the DOTr on February 21, 2025.
