In a poignant turnover ceremony, former Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the DOTr family for their unwavering support during his six-month tenure as head of the agency. The leadership of the DOTr officially transitioned to Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, who praised his predecessor’s work and outlined the department’s future priorities.
Secretary Dizon, in his farewell remarks, shared his admiration for the DOTr team, stating, “I am deeply saddened to leave this agency because I have seen firsthand the capability and dedication of the people here to serve the Filipino people.”
He emphasized his belief that the President’s vision for a transformed transportation sector is achievable due to the commitment of the DOTr’s personnel. “To the DOTr family, let’s continue to help each other,” Secretary Dizon added, “We will see each other often and we will do a lot together.”
Acting Secretary Lopez, in accepting the leadership role, described Secretary Dizon’s brief but impactful service as the new benchmark for public service. “Secretary Vince’s kind of leadership sets the gold standard that every secretary should follow in every department. I repeat, the gold standard,” said Acting Secretary Lopez. He announced that his primary focus will be on ensuring the welfare of commuters and holding road abusers accountable, reinforcing a commitment to accountability within the transportation sector.
The turnover ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership, with both secretaries expressing optimism for the future of the DOTr and its ongoing mission to improve the country’s transportation system.
