MANILA, Sept. 12 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is set to meet with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) next week to discuss the possible freezing and forfeiture of assets of those involved in anomalous flood control projects.

In a press briefing on Friday at the DPWH main office in Port Area, Manila, Dizon said the meeting would focus on the government's next action after filing a case with the Office of the Ombudsman against former DPWH and private company officials involved in questionable undertakings involving billions of pesos.

"I would meet with the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday so that we can discuss the possible freezing and later on forfeiture of assets of those involved ...