About DPWH

Mandate

The planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities, especially national highways, flood control and water resource development systems, and other public works in accordance with national development objectives. 

Section 3, Executive Order No. 124, series of 1987

Vision

By 2040, DPWH is an excellent government agency, enabling a comfortable life for Filipinos through safe, reliable and resilient infrastructure.

Mission

To provide and manage quality infrastructure facilities and services responsive to the needs of the Filipino people in the pursuit of national development objectives.

Quality Policy

We commit to provide quality, safe, and environment-friendly public infrastructure facilities that will improve the life of every Filipino.

We commit to comply with all requirements and to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency in serving the public.

We endeavour to implement the RIGHT PROJECTS at the RIGHT COST determined through transparent and competitive bidding; with the RIGHT QUALITY, according to international standards; delivered RIGHT ON TIME through close monitoring of project implementation; and carried out by the RIGHT PEOPLE who are competent and committed to uphold the values of public service, integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

Core Values

Public Service 
Integrity 
Professionalism 
Excellence 
Teamwork