A five-storey multi-purpose building with a roof deck inside the national headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) at Camp Crame, Quezon City was inaugurated on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado led the inauguration and blessing ceremony of the new building with a total floor area of 12,925 square meters which has a four-level parking with 174 parking slots and admin offices with a pantry and twelve (12) classrooms that can house up to 798 personnel.
It is indeed an honor to construct facilities that benefit the valiant men and women of the PNP who are undaunted in the face of challenges to ensure the peace and security of the country, said Secretary Mercado.
Implemented by the DPWH Unified Project Management Office-Buildings and Special Project Management Cluster (UPMO-BSPMC), the project was completed in the amount of P291 Million.
In addition to the multi-purpose building, Secretary Mercado also led the ceremonial ribbon cutting and marker unveiling of two (2) Police Commissioned Officers Condominium Units constructed by DPWH National Capital Region that are readily available for occupancy.
Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, DPWH has remained committed in constructing facilities that cater to the needs of the police force and contribute in the further modernization of the PNP.
These DPWH completed structures are meant to provide accommodation and venue for holding of events as well as additional work spaces for the PNP workforce.
Through these projects, we hope to contribute in boosting the morale of the PNP by providing quality structures that are vital in their office operations and other needs, Secretary Mercado added.
Secretary Mercado was given arrival honors at Camp Crame as the guest of honor and speaker. The DPWH Secretary was assisted by Police Lieutenant General Joselito M. Vera Cruz together with Brig. Gen. Ronaldo E. Olay, Brig. Gen. Abelardo C. Matillano, and Brig. Gen. Jason D. Ortizo for the series of building inauguration and blessing ceremonies.
Joining the DPWH Secretary at Camp Crame are DPWH NCR Director Eric Ayapana and UPMO-BSPMC Project Director Johnson Domingo.