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DPWH Strictly Enforces 3-Strike Policy for Contractors

“Contractors doing business with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) must maintain a good track record to be able to continue participating in our public biddings.”

This was stressed by DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson as he directs through Department Order (DO) No. 17, Series of 2015, the strict enforcement of the 3-strike policy against erring contractors, suppliers and consultants involved in procurement of infrastructure works, goods and consultative services of the Department.

Second Batch of DPWH Cadet Engineers

Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, together with First Pacific Leadership Academy Executive Director Rey Agustin K. Evalle, Undersecretaries Raul C. Asis, Maria Catalina E. Cabral, Rafael C. Yabut, and Romeo S. Momo, Assistant Secretaries Ardeliza R. Medenilla, Dimas S. Soguilon, Eugenio R. Pipo Jr., and Gilberto S. Reyes, and the 42 members of the second batch of DPWH Cadet Engineering Program. Thirty-five (35) male civil engineers and seven (7) female civil engineers form part of the new set of cadet engineers this year.

NCR Metro Manila Road Repair Advisory March 28-31, 2014

Road Repair Advisory for NCR Metro Manila
March 28-31, 2014

  1. Along Kamuning Road between T. Gener and Judge Jimenez 1st Lane) Quezon City (Under supervision of Quezon City II District Office
  2. Along EDSA between Shaw Blvd. and Julia Vargas (Northbound, outer lane) Mandaluyong City (Under supervision of Metro Manila I DEO)
  3. Along EDSA between Ayala Avenue and Guadalupe Bridge (Northbound, 1st lane) Makati City (Under supervision of Metro Manila II DEO)

NCR Metro Manila Road Repair Advisory March 28-31, 2014

NCR Metro Manila Road Repair Advisory for March 28-31, 2014:

  1. Along Kamuning Road between T. Gener and Judge Jimenez 1st Lane) Quezon City (Under supervision of Quezon City II District Office
  2. Along EDSA between Shaw Blvd. and Julia Vargas (Northbound, outer lane) Mandaluyong City (Under supervision of Metro Manila I DEO)
  3. Along EDSA between Ayala Avenue and Guadalupe Bridge (Northbound, 1st lane) Makati City (Under supervision of Metro Manila II DEO)

DPWH Appointees to Key Posts

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson swore in a new batch of appointees to key posts in the Department. The appointees who took their oath of office are Region 2 Director Melvin B. Navarro, Region 1 Director Melanio C. Briosos, and Bureau of Equipment Assistant Director Toribio Noel L. Ilao.

DPWH Provides Heavy Equipment Operation Training for Women

Committed to support government’s Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (Women’s EDGE) Plan for 2013-2016 under Philippine Development Plan (PDP 2011-2016), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is opening its door for women who are interested in pursuing non-traditional female professions, particularly in the heavy equipment operation.

Despite being labeled as an agency being dominated by males, the DPWH continues its advocacy towards gender equality, by providing even opportunities for men and women, through training and employment.

Women Do Highway Maintenance Jobs

For so long, road maintenance was seen as “men's work” but women equipped with training are proving that they can also do the job and play an integral part in taking care of our highways.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), supporter and advocate of women empowerment, promotes gender sensitivity and social responsibility by providing non-traditional jobs for women.

Women Do Highway Maintenance Jobs

For so long, road maintenance was seen as “men's work” but women equipped with training are proving that they can also do the job and play an integral part in taking care of our highways.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), supporter and advocate of women empowerment, promotes gender sensitivity and social responsibility by providing non-traditional jobs for women.

DPWH to Hire 536,523 Local Labor

More than half a million people will be employed in various infrastructure projects for the year 2014.

The Department of Public Works and Highways estimated that 536,523 local labor will be created under the Community-Based Employment Program (CBEP), a priority program of President Benigno Aquino III’s administration, providing short-term employment to skilled, semi-skilled, and low-skilled workers in the community.

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