Manila, Feb. 13 -- Senate President Francis Escudero and Senator Grace Poe on Thursday welcomed the appointment of former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) chief Vivencio "Vince" Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Malacanang on Thursday morning announced Dizon's appointment, effective Feb. 21, saying outgoing Secretary Jaime Bautista stepped down due to health reasons.
With this, Escudero took to social media to extend his congratulations to Dizon.
"I congratulate Vince Dizon on his appointment as the new DOTr Secretary! I look forward to working with him in government! I likewise wish Sec. Bautista well and thank him for his service at the DOTr!," he said.
Meanwhile, Poe released a st...