1. Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon was born on August 18,1974 and is a Filipino economist, consultant and political aide who has served as the 41st Philippine secretary of transportation since 2025, under President Bongbong Marcos.
24 Facts About Vince Dizon
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Vince Dizon served as President Rodrigo Duterte's adviser on flagship programs and projects, Deputy Chief Implementer of the National Action Plan Against COVID-19, and president and CEO of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
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Vince Dizon attended Don Bosco Technical College for high school.
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Vince Dizon was a consistent member of the Dean's Honors List and was awarded an Outstanding Thesis in Finance.
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From 1998 to 1999, while a recipient of the British Chevening Scholarship Award, Vince Dizon went to the University of Reading for his masteral studies.
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Vince Dizon graduated in December 1999 with a Master of Science degree in Applied Developmental Studies.
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Vince Dizon served as his chief of staff from 2002 to 2004.
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From 2007 to 2011, Vince Dizon was the vice-president for Corporate Communications of Strategic Alliance Holdings Inc - Technologies.
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Vince Dizon then entered politics again in 2011, during the term of President Benigno Aquino III, when he became an Undersecretary at the Office of the Political Adviser under the Office of the President.
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Vince Dizon served in that position until 2013, when he then became a consultant to then-Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.
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Vince Dizon was appointed president and CEO of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority in August 2016.
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Vince Dizon prioritized the development of Clark which is aligned with President Duterte's plan to decongest the capital Metro Manila and develop other potential economic hubs in the regions.
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Vince Dizon saw Clark as one of the most financially viable lands of BCDA and prioritized the expansion of Clark International Airport and the development of the Philippines' first smart, green, sustainable and resilient metropolis, New Clark City.
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Vince Dizon's term saw quick development of New Clark City Phase 1A which served as the main sports hub for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
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In November 2019, on a Senate interpellation for the Philippine Sports Commission Budget for 2020, Vince Dizon was prominently coaching Senator Bong Go how to answer questions raised by Senator Franklin Drilon on the future financial viability of facilities built in BDCA for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
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In December 2020, Vince Dizon was appointed by President Duterte as the OIC chairperson of Clark Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the BCDA that manages Clark Freeport Zone.
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On October 15,2021, Vince Dizon filed his resignation as BCDA president.
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Vince Dizon was actively involved in the conversion of major facilities to mega quarantine centers for COVID patients.
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In Clark, Vince Dizon initiated the setting up of Task Force Clark Safe Haven to assist overseas Filipino workers, both those stranded by the lockdown and those returning to the country.
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In November 2021, Vince Dizon took his oath of office as the new Presidential Adviser for COVID response.
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Vince Dizon's appointment has yet to be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.
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On his first day as secretary, Vince Dizon ordered the Toll Regulatory Board to suspend its plan to implement a compulsory cashless payment system on toll roads, describing the proposed system as "anti-poor".
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Vince Dizon is married to Essie Romero-Vince Dizon and they have one daughter.
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Vince Dizon was named one of People Asias People of the Year in 2019 for his role in the Philippine economic team and his active role in the implementation of Build, Build, Build.