Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has sought the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and some private organizations for a thorough background check on the 14 newly appointed officials of the agency.

In a statement, Secretary Vince Dizon said he wrote separate letters to the NBI, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for an in-depth checking on the new members of the DPWH.

He said the independent vetting and background checking aim to ensure transparency and integrity of newly appointed officials.

They are: Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain; Undersecretaries Arthur Bisnar, Ador...