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DPWH Allocates P126-M for Flood-Control Projects in Southern Leyte

More than a hundred million pesos worth of flood-control projects will be implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Southern Leyte.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, DPWH Region 8 Director Rolando M. Asis said that the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Fund amounting to P126.6 million will be utilized for the construction and rehabilitation of flood control structures and drainage canals in Southern Leyte, prioritizing those areas previously hit by typhoons and vulnerable to flooding.

Oath Taking Ceremony for the 2 New Engineers of Quezon IV DEO

Quezon IV District Engineer Celestial S. Flancia administers the oath of office of the two new engineers assigned at the Quezon IV District Engineering office on January 19, 2016.

The new engineers were Jay Anson M. Apohin and Angelito R. Laborte, Jr., who will be assigned at the Maintenance and Construction Sections respectively.

It was witnessed by Assistant District Engineer Gener J. Abergas and all the Chief of Sections.

Oath-Taking of New DELP Officers

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson administers the oath-taking ceremony of national and chapter officers of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, (DELP) Inc., at the Diamond Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The new DELP officers, led by District Engineer Rey Peter B. Gille of DPWH Lanao del Norte Second District Engineering Office as President, shall hold office for 2016-2017.

DPWH Region 9 Gears for ISO: 9001:2008

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 9 Director Jorge U. Sebastian, Jr., and Assistant Regional Director Nenita A. Robles lead the unveiling of the ISO: 9001:2008 marker, indicative of the regional office’s journey in attaining certification of Quality Management System geared towards providing better service to the general public as directed by DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson. The Region 9 office, along with several DPWH offices nationwide, is aiming to be ISO-certified this year.

DPWH Region 9 Gears for ISO: 9001:2008

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 9 Director Jorge U. Sebastian, Jr., and Assistant Regional Director Nenita A. Robles lead the unveiling of the ISO: 9001:2008 marker, indicative of the regional office’s journey in attaining certification of Quality Management System geared towards providing better service to the general public as directed by DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson. The Region 9 office, along with several DPWH offices nationwide, is aiming to be ISO-certified this year.

P180-M Bridge Crossing Iloilo River Opens

A new bridge connecting Muelle Loney and Lapuz district in Iloilo City was formally opened to vehicular traffic.

Senate President Franklin Drilon and Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Muelle Loney (Drilon) Bridge crossing Iloilo River. They were joined by DPWH Region 6 Director Edilberto Tayao, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Iloilo 2nd District Representative Arcadio Gorriceta, and other local officials.

DPWH Employee Returns Lost Wallet of a Retired Military Officer

A Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) employee has returned a lost wallet of a retired military official he found inside the DPWH Head Office in Port Area, Manila.

Mr. Rodolfo C. Poyaoan Jr., an Administrative Assistant IV under job order status of DPWH Unified Project Management Office – Buildings and Special Projects Management Cluster (UPMO-BSPMC) found a wallet beside Land Bank ATM machine at the DPWH Head Office around 3:00 p.m. last Tuesday, January 19, 2016, and returned it the same day to the rightful owner.

Ribbon Cutting of New Iloilo Bridge

Senate President Franklin Drilon, together with DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson (center), DPWH Region 6 Director Edilberto Tayao (third from left), Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog (second from right), 2nd District Representative Cong. Arcadio Gorriceta (right most), led the ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony to formally open Muelle Loney (Drilon) Bridge crossing Iloilo River. The 125 lineal meters bridge constructed at a cost of P 180 million connects Iloilo City proper from Muelle Loney Street to BRGY. Progreso in Lapuz District.

Committing Towards a More Competitive and Better Governance

The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 10 (DPWH-X) held a 4 day seminar/ workshop on the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) 9184. The workshop happened on October 20-23, 2015 at the new DPWH-X conference room. This was attended by different DPWH-X Staff and officials including Engineers, Procurement Staffs and other personnel representing their respective sections.

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