Giovanni Z. Lopez

Lopez is a native of Tuguegarao, Cagayan. He graduated BS Accountancy cum laude from St. Paul University Philippines in 2000 and later studied law at San Beda College of Law in 2001. == Early career ==

In 2007, he founded a law firm in Santa Cruz, Manila, DVL Law Firm. == Career in the Department of Transportation (2020–2025) ==

Lopez began his career in the DOTr as Director for Legal Service, later serving as Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation, where he oversaw projects in rail, aviation, and maritime transport. He also worked as Chief of Staff to Secretary Arthur Tugade between 2020 and 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lopez played a role in the DOTr’s logistical response, including the deployment of a Ford Transit ambulance for quarantine facilities. He also explained the department’s “OPLAN AIR” program in 2021, which sought to improve public transportation through fleet expansion, new routes, and electronic ticketing. Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, and Procurement (2025) In February 2025, he was appointed Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, and Procurement by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., under then-Secretary Vince Dizon. == Acting Secretary of Transportation (since 2025) ==

On September 1, 2025, Lopez became the acting secretary of transportation following the reassignment of Secretary Vince Dizon to the Department of Public Works and Highways. His oath of office was administered by President Marcos Jr. On September 15, 2025, Lopez issued a memorandum requiring all senior road and rail sector officials of the Department of Transportation, including those from the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Light Rail Transit Authority, Philippine National Railways, and DOTr-MRT3 to use public transportation (jeepneys, buses, and trains) at least once a week starting September 17, 2025. The memorandum also requires the mentioned officials to accomplish a weekly report of their observations, recommendations, and plans of actions, which will be tackled during executive meetings. ==See also==