Manila, Sept. 22 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has filed an administrative complaint against the district engineer of Baguio City for allegedly refusing to cooperate in the ongoing investigation into flood control projects.

In a two-page order, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon also slapped a 30-day preventive suspension against Baguio City District engineer Rene Zarate.

The order said Zarate "refused to cooperate" with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), the body President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formed to investigate flood control projects undertaken within the past 10 years.

"This Office finds that a prima facie case exists against respondent Rene F. Zarate for Gross Neglect of Duty, Conduct Prejudi...