Department of Public Works and Highways Region (DPWH) 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos met with District Engineers and Division Chiefs for the first Regional Staff Conference for 2018 held in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
Director Briosos discussed the latest policy directions from Secretary Mark A. Villar, echoed the instruction of the Management Committee to expedite implementation of 2018 infrastructure projects, and tackled pressing topics and instructions on project operations in the region.
He also echoed laudatory remarks of Secretary Mark commending the Regional Office for being one of the top performers among all DPWH Regional Offices nationwide for project accomplishments for FY 2016.
The Regional Director also awarded best-performing District Engineering Offices with Nueva Vizcaya 2nd bagging the No.1 spot in Project Accomplishment and Budget Utilization Rate, and Quirino being hailed as Best in Absorptive Capacity and PCMA compliance.
He urged the conferees to fast-track the implementation of infrastructure projects and encouraged the District Engineers to improve the accomplishment rating of their respective offices to uplift the region’s standing for 2018.