Manila, Dec. 30 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has denied allegations made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste on the alleged insertions for flood projects under the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

A statement issued by the department on Tuesday said Dizon "categorically denies the baseless and malicious allegations made by Rep. Leandro Leviste regarding supposed insertions or allocables."

The DPWH also noted that it has already addressed the issue.

"The BCDA, which Secretary Dizon formerly headed, has already issued a clear statement that it has no flood control projects that are funded through budget insertions, 'allocable funds,' or any discretionary source," the statement rea...