Malacañang announced the cabinet reshuffle on Monday during a press briefing.

Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano announced that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez will switch positions, as approved by President Bongbong Marcos Jr.

“In the President's own words, we are shifting gears to accelerate reform. Secretary Dizon goes to the DOTr to fix the daily commute,” he said

Cayetano explained that the intention of the switch is anchored on the needs of the people, which is what the President wants.

“Ganito mag-isip ang ating Pangulo, sa lahat ng mga desisyon, ang gabay niya: anong mas makakabuti sa mga kababayan po natin?” he said

According to Cayetano, Lopez and Dizon are among the President’s high-performing cabinet members. When asked why they needed to be switched, the Palace said that the President believes that both officials can further streamline government services for the public.

Lopez to secure reforms at DPWH

Cayetano said that the President trusts Lopez, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a lawyer, and a systems builder, to maintain and institutionalize the reforms at the DPWH and speed up the construction of government infrastructure projects.

“Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez will secure these gains and build a system to last. (As) a lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he has been tasked to strengthen safeguards and institutionalize the reforms, turning them into rules, processes, and systems that will keep serving Filipinos even after this administration for decades to come,” he said

“He has also been tasked to speed up the roads, bridges, and other government infrastructure projects Filipino communities need,” he added

Following the revelation of the flood control scandal, the agency introduced reforms such as structural changes, promotion of young engineers, a transparency portal, and the completion of unfinished projects; the administration wants to make these things last.

“We want these reforms to last. We want to make sure na pangmalawakan at pangmahabaan,” Cayetano said

Dizon returns to DOTr to ease daily commute

Secretary Lino Cayetano described Secretary Vince Dizon as a known reformer and disruptor, which is why the President believes that he can make the daily commute easier for Filipinos going to work or school.

“Naniniwala ang ating Pangulo na kailangan ngayon, mayrong disruption. Kailangan ho, mayroong mabilis na intervention para ang mga kababayan natin, maibsan ho, yung mga nararanasan ho nila pagdating ho sa pagpunta sa trabaho, pagpunta sa eskwelahan. Sabi nga niya, less time on the road, more time with their families.” Cayetano said

Vince Dizon previously served as DOTr secretary in February 2025. He was moved to the DPWH in September 2025, after former Secretary Manuel Bonoan resigned from the position. Giovanni Lopez took over Dizon’s former post at the DOTr.

Under the President’s recent order this October 2026, Dizon will return to the DOTr as secretary, while Lopez will move to the DPWH.