DepEd undersecretary linked to flood control controversy resigns

EDUCATION Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar has stepped down following allegations of involvement in irregularities tied to infrastructure projects, the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed on Tuesday.

“We confirm that Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar has formally submitted his resignation to the Palace,” DepEd Chief Media Relations Officer Dennis Legaspi said.

Olaivar was named during a Senate hearing by former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, who implicated several officials in an alleged kickback scheme related to infrastructure projects.

Olaivar earlier denied the accusations but expressed willingness to “fully cooperate with any and all proceedings.”