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BANNER NEWS HR NEWS
DPWH Region III welcomes
ARD Sto. Domingo
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07 THE FINANCE DIVISION OF
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES DPWH REGIONAL OFFICE III
NEW Diteki bridge inauguration enhances
connectivity in Aurora - DPWH
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09 FEATURE STORY
DPWH Region III celebrates 125th
NEWS BRIEFS Founding Anniversary
DPWH Region III welcomes new Resident
Auditor in turnover ceremony
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PH rises to 16th worldwide, remains the most
DISTRICT NEWS gender-equal country in Asia
DPWH NE 1st DEO procures
new heavy equipment
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18 DEO’S PROJECT
HIGHLIGHTS
CENTRAL NEWS
DPWH, DICT signs MOU for digitally
connected service
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IN PHOTOS
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NATIONAL NEWS
DPWH to build more rainwater collectors vs.
wet season, El Niño
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MORAL AND SPIRITUAL
EMPOWERMENT

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DPWH Region III welcomes ARD Sto. Domingo
T
he Department of Public
Works and Highways
(DPWH) Region III
welcomes Engr. Melquiades H.
Sto. Domingo as its new Assistant
Regional Director (ARD), replacing
Engr. Denise Maria M. Ayag who
is now the Officer-in-Charge
(OIC) Director of the Bureau of
Maintenance (BOM).
In a simple turnover ceremony
facilitated by Undersecretary
Roberto R. Bernardo, who is in
charge of Regional Operations in
NCR, Regions III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI,
VII and VIII, Sto. Domingo officially
assumed his post as the second-
highest official in DPWH Central
Luzon and was greeted by Regional
Director Roseller Tolentino, officials
and employees of the Regional
Office, as well as the District and
Assistant District Engineers.
Tolentino expressed confidence
in the new appointment and
looks forward to working with the
new ARD to further enhance the
agency’s services to the public and
provide quality infrastructure and
services to the people of Central
Luzon.
“Although outgoing ARD
Ayag has been an effective team
player and supportive of our
transformational programs in
Central Luzon, I am optimistic that
ARD Sto. Domingo will enable us
to achieve even greater success in
terms of project implementation.,”
Tolentino said.
A native of Sta. Maria, Bulacan,
Sto. Domingo started his career
in government service in 1982 as
a Civil Engineering Aide I in the
then Ministry of Public Works and
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Highways (MPWH) – Region IV-A in
a casual status. He was appointed
as a Civil Engineer in permanent
status at DPWH Region IV-A in
1987, reappointed as Engineer
II in 1989, and was promoted to
Engineer III in 1999.
In 2016, he was promoted to
Engineer IV and became Chief of
the Planning and Design Division
in 2020. He later served as OIC-
Assistant Regional Director of
DPWH Region IV-B in 2021 and
became a full-fledged ARD in
October 2022.
Sto. Domingo was appointed
as ARD for Central Luzon through
Special Order No. 88, Series of 2023,
signed by Secretary Manuel M.
Bonoan.#
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New Diteki bridge inauguration enhances
connectivity in Aurora - DPWH
P
ublic Works and Highways
Region III Director Roseller
A. Tolentino, together with
Aurora Lone District Representative
Rommel Rico T. Angara and San
Luis Mayor Ariel A. De Jesus, led
the inauguration ceremony of the
newly constructed Diteki Bridge in
San Luis, Aurora.
According to Tolentino, the
208.8-meter 2-lane bridge across
the Diteki River is a notable
development, providing a seamless
and safe passage for motorists and
commuters, with its enhanced
design and broader deck catering
to increased vehicle volume and
ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow
even during periods of heightened
tourist activity.
Tolentino further explained
that the construction of the
8-span bridge, with a budget of
P178.48 million, serves as a vital
link connecting Nueva Ecija and
Aurora provinces.
The project includes the
construction of a 334.46-meter
concrete slope protection for
Abutment “B” and 370.61-meter
concrete approaches on both sides,
incorporating road safety features
like thermoplastic pavements and
solar lights, all aimed at ensuring
the safety, accessibility, and well-
being of commuters and motorists.
“The timely completion of the
Diteki Bridge has a major impact
on transportation, enhancing travel
convenience and accessibility
by removing the difficulties of
navigating the dangerous Diteki
River Detour Road, especially
during the risky typhoon season.
This guarantees a secure and
uninterrupted journey for large
trucks and offers much-needed
relief from the dangers they
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previously encountered,” Tolentino
expressed.
Also present were DPWH Region
III Assistant Director Melquiades
H. Sto. Domingo, Aurora District
Engineer Roderick A. Andal,
Assistant Construction Division
Chief Jayson S. Jauco, and the
project engineers who played
instrumental roles in overseeing
the successful completion of this
significant infrastructure project.
San Luis Vice Mayor Christopher
A. Marzan, members of the
Sangguniang Bayan, and Diteki
Barangay Officials, led by Barangay
Captain Gonzalo B. Carlos, Jr.,
were joined by Philippine Army’s
91st Infantry Battalion (91IB)
Commander Lt. Col. Julito Recto
Jr. and Rev. Fr. Mario Ortiz of the
San Luis Rey parish, in gracing the
event, with the bridge’s blessing
officiated by Fr. Ortiz.#
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DPWH Region III welcomes new Resident Auditor
in turnover ceremony
A
new chapter in the
cooperation between the
Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) and
the Commission on Audit (COA)
began as the DPWH Region III
welcomed its new Resident Auditor,
Arlene N. Garcia, in a turnover
ceremony held on April 28, 2023 at
the Conference Room of the DPWH
Regional Office III in Sindalan,
City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
The top officials of DPWH Region
III warmly welcomed Garcia and
expressed their eagerness to
collaborate with her to ensure
the agency’s accountability and
transparency in its operations.
Meanwhile, DPWH Assistant
Regional Director Denise Maria M.
Ayag recognized outgoing Resident
Auditor Celbert Z. Masongsong for
his invaluable contribution to the
agency’s pursuit of good governance.
In his remarks, Ayag expressed
gratitude for Masongsong’s
dedication and professionalism,
which helped deliver better
government services to the people
of Central Luzon.
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NEWS BRIEFS
The turnover ceremony marks a
significant milestone in the DPWH-
COA partnership, which plays a
crucial role in promoting public
accountability and transparency
in the government’s infrastructure
development projects.
With Garcia’s appointment and
Masongsong’s departure, DPWH
Region III is poised to continue its
commitment to delivering quality
public service with utmost integrity
and excellence.#
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NEWS BRIEFS
DPWH R3 Director Tolentino attends
PNP-CL flag ceremony
P
ublic Works and Highways
Region 3 Director Roseller
Tolentino, representing
Secretary Manuel Bonoan, graced
the flag-raising ceremony as the
Guest of Honor and Speaker at
the Philippine National Police -
Regional Office 3 in Camp Julian
Olivas, City of San Fernando,
Pampanga, on May 29, 2023.
During the ceremony, Tolentino
conveyed Secretary Bonoan’s
message, expressing unwavering
support for PNP Chief Police
General Benjamin Acorda, Jr.’s five-
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focused leadership agenda, and
discussed the progress of ongoing
DPWH projects in Camp Olivas,
highlighting the collaborative
efforts between the two agencies.
The signif icance of the
successful collaboration between
the DPWH and PNP was
underscored, highlighting the
DPWH’s dedication in delivering
infrastructure projects tailored
to the specific needs of the
police force, and emphasizing
the pivotal role of the police in
ensuring the safety and security of
DPWH personnel and contractors
operating in conflict areas.
Accompanying Tolentino were
Pampanga 1st Assistant District
Engineer Alfie G. Lejarde and
Regional Construction Division
Assistant Chief Jayson S. Jauco,
whose presence was warmly
received by Police Regional
Office 3 Director Police Brigadier
General Jose S. Hidalgo, Jr., further
strengthening the bond between
the DPWH and PNP in their shared
commitment to serving the nation
and driving progress.#

Virtual Coordination Meeting on Anti-Overloading
K
ey officials from the
Central Luzon offices
of the Department of
Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), Land Transportation
Off ice (LTO), and Philippine
National Police (PNP) held a virtual
coordination meeting on May 31,
2023, to discuss various concerns
regarding the implementation of
anti-overloading measures in the
region.
Joining the meeting were
representatives from the PNP
Regional Office 3, as well as officials
from the Police Provincial Offices of
Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac.
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NEWS BRIEFS
The DPWH was well-represented
by Assistant Regional Director
Melquiades Sto. Domingo,
Maintenance Division Chief Rodolfo
David, Assistant Maintenance
Division Chief Marisa Miguel, and
representatives from the Bulacan
1st, Nueva Ecija 2nd, and Tarlac 2nd
District Engineering Offices.#
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NEWS BRIEFS
RD Tolentino attends opening of DPWH’s 125th
Anniversary Activities
T
he Department of Public
Works and Highways
(DPWH) unveiled a
Diorama Exhibit on June 19, 2023,
showcasing major infrastructure
projects completed in the last five
years as part of its 125th founding
anniversary celebration.
Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan
and members of the DPWH
Management Committee formally
opened the exhibit through a
ribbon-cutting ceremony, visually
showcasing the remarkable
projects undertaken by the agency
and emphasizing their significant
impact on the country’s progress.
With this Diorama Exhibit,
the DPWH demonstrates its
commitment to advancing
infrastructure development and
improving the lives of the Filipino
people, serving as a testament
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to the agency’s dedication and
achievements over its 125-year
history.
The exhibit also showcases
infrastructure projects from various
regions, including the North Luzon
group, comprised of Region III, the
Cordillera Administrative Region,
and Regions I and II.
One of the projects featured in
the North Luzon diorama is the
Capas-Botolan Road, a vital road
link in Central Luzon connecting
Tarlac and Zambales, as well as
popular tourist attractions in the
region such as the Monasterio de
Tarlac, Mt. Pinatubo, and the iconic
Parul San Fernando (Giant Lantern
of San Fernando).
Region III Director Roseller
Tolentino, who graced the
morning flag ceremony alongside
the Department’s key officials,
commended the remarkable
collaboration among the members
of the North Luzon group in
showcasing projects that foster
regional growth.
Meanwhile, the event also
marked the launch of the 2023-
2028 Strategy Map and its official
logo. Dubbed as INFRAgenda 2028,
the strategy map is a governance
framework that aims to transform
processes, integrate programs, and
achieve the vision of making DPWH
an excellent government agency by
2040, with the objective of enabling
a comfortable lifestyle for Filipinos
through safe, reliable, and resilient
infrastructures.#
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DPWH NE 1st DEO procures new heavy equipment

W
ith the aim of a brand-new front-end loader
of enhancing and a dump truck.
service delivery to
stakeholders, the Department of “The addition of these new
Public Works and Highways - Nueva assets to the DEO’s equipment
Ecija 1st District Engineering Office fleet underscores our commitment
(DEO) has recently acquired two to delivering improved services to
new heavy equipment, which will the public. By having the necessary
contribute to the district office’s resources for road maintenance
road maintenance and disaster operations and disaster response,
response operations. the DEO will be better prepared to
address the community’s needs,
According to District particularly during challenging
Maintenance Engineer Homer J. circumstances,” Garcia said.
Garcia, these acquisitions consist
The front-end loader serves
various purposes, including debris
clearance, material transportation,
and assistance in road repairs and
maintenance. Meanwhile, the
dump truck will enable the DEO
to swiftly transport materials,
including heavy wreckage, to
facilitate the clearing of affected
roads in times of disasters.#(DPWH
NUEVA ECIJA 1ST DEO DPAIU)

DPWH-BOE issues new heavy equipment

to Bataan Sub-DEO
D
epartment of Public
Works and Highways -
Bureau of Equipment
(BOE) Director Toribio Noel Ilao
has authorized the issuance of
a brand-new Backhoe Loader
along with tools, accessories, and
personal protective equipment
to the Bataan Sub (3rd) District
Engineering Office on April 26,
2023.
Director Ilao stated that the
equipment would aid the district
in performing road maintenance
and disaster response activities, as
well as augment the office’s fleet
of equipment necessary for its
operation and in serving the public.
OIC – District Engineer Maribel D.
Navarro expressed.
Meanwhile, OIC-Assistant
District Engineer Henry John U.
Morada thanked Director Ilao for
his full support of the district’s
continuing construction and
maintenance activities and assured
that the office would make the
most of the new equipment to
provide the department’s services
to the public.
The new equipment was
received by OIC-DE Navarro,
OIC-ADE Morada, and Acting
District Maintenance Engineer
Delfin C. Francia. The Equipment
Management Division of Region III
provided logistical assistance with
a prime mover.#(DPWH BATAAN
SUB-DEO DPAIU)

“We know that this phase, the

starting phase of our operations
as a DEO is quite challenging. We
need support, and we are grateful
that the assistance we requested
has been granted by the BOE,”

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DPWH, LGU, hold ground breaking for Angat
Municipal DRRM office in Bulacan
T
he Department of Public
Works and Highways
- Bulacan 2nd District
Engineering Office, in collaboration
with the local officials of Angat,
held a groundbreaking ceremony
for a new Municipal Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Office
at the Municipal Evacuation Center
Compound in San Roque, Angat,
Bulacan.
The three-story building is
designed to provide essential
frontline social services, administer
first aid, offer transportation
assistance including hospital
transport, provide support for
typhoons and calamities, facilitate
efficient evacuation procedures,
and carry out rescue operations
across the entire municipality of
Angat.
The Angat MDRRM Operation
Center will occupy a floor area of
147 square meters, comprising an
ambulance station, an information
desk, and a lobby on the ground
floor. The second floor will house a
communication room, an assembly
hall, and various offices, while the
third floor will accommodate a
water tank, sleeping quarters for
rescuers, a gym station, an electrical
room, a locker area, a drying and
ironing area, and a fire exit.
In a message from District
Engineer George DC. Santos,
delivered by the Officer-in-Charge of
the Construction Section, Engr. Ace
M. Caper, the public was informed
that this multi-storey facility is a
disaster-resilient infrastructure
and is designed to withstand a
7.5 magnitude earthquake, and
is to be implemented in phases,
with Phase I receiving a budget
allocation of P9.7 million from the
2023 National Budget.
It was assured that the
construction of the project’s
second phase will not be delayed
as the budget has already been
allocated, and is hoped that the
implementation of this life-saving
project will inspire the people of
Angat, especially the municipal
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employees, to serve the public with
utmost responsibility, efficiency,
and integrity.
Meanwhile, George Bautista
delivered the message of Bulacan
6th District Representative
Salvador Pleyto, emphasizing his
aim of building quality facilities,
undertaking programs promoting
public welfare, and delivery of social
services that directly respond to the
needs of the municipality of Angat
in partnership with the DPWH.
In addition to Bautista vand
Caper, the groundbreaking
ceremony was attended by
Municipality of Angat Mayor,
Honorable Reynante Bautista;
Vice Mayor Arvin L. Agustin; Local
Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (LDRRM) Officer
Ma. Lourdes Alborida; local heads
and officials of the Municipality of
Angat; Bulacan 6th Congressional
District Staff; and DPWH Bulacan
2nd DEO personnel.#(DPWH
BULACAN 2ND DEO DPAIU)
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Computer Proficiency Examination conducted
for DPWH Bulacan 2nd DEO employees
T
he Department of Public
Works and Highways
(DPWH) - Information
Management System (IMS)
conducted the Computer
Proficiency Examination (CPE)
for technical and non-technical
employees of the Bulacan 2nd
Nueva Ecija 1st clears drainages in preparation
for rainy season
T
he Maintenance Section of
the Department of Public
Works and Highways –
Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering
Office has ramped-up its efforts
to declog drainages along the
national roads under its jurisdiction
as the rainy season approaches.
According to District
Maintenance Engineer Homer J.
Garcia, the roadside workers, led
by the Maintenance Point Persons
(MPP), are working together to
ensure that the line canals are
clear to prevent flooding during
the rainy season.
“Our personnel are doubling
their efforts at this time of the
year to remove all silts and any
unwanted debris from our drainage
system, which may hinder the
proper discharge of wastewater,
especially now that we are entering
the rainy season,” Garcia expressed.
Garcia also assured that
maintenance personnel are
consistently clearing the line canals,
not just during the monsoon
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District Engineering Office on
May 26, 2023, through a remote
session held at the district office’s
Conference Hall.
The computer prof iciency
exam aims to assess employees’
aptitude with various software
season, to maintain the cleanliness
of the national roads and combat
possible viral infections such as
dengue and malaria.
Meanwhile, OIC-District
Engineer Osias A. Santos
commended the MPPs for their
diligence in performing their
duties and for effectively leading
the roadside workers.
“I am delighted to see that our
six road networks are clean and
well-maintained at all times. Kudos
to our maintenance personnel
and MPPs for their
reliability in fulfilling
their duties and
responsibilities,”
Santos said.
During a flag
raising ceremony,
Nestor L. Galapon,
one of the MPPs,
stated, “Kami po
sa Maintenance
Section, patuloy
lang po ang gawain
naming, umulan
applications and their ability to
perform fundamental computer-
related tasks.
The results of this test provided
insights into the employees’ level
of computer literacy and ensure
that DPWH personnel possess
the essential computer skills
required to effectively fulfill their
job responsibilities.
Leading the remote evaluation
was Kim Rainier M. Almazan,
Information System Analyst III
of IMS, under the supervision
of Paulette Tuazon, District
Information and Technology
Support Officer.
A total of 30 employees
par ticipated in the
examination.#(DPWH BULACAN
2ND DEO DPAIU)
man o umaraw. Ang amin pong
tinututukan ngayon ay declogging
of drainages bilang paghahanda
sa pagdating ng tag-ulan at tuloy-
tuloy lang din po ang aming
pagmo-monitor sa ating mga
kalsada para panatilihing maayos
at ligtas ang mga gumagamit ng
ating daan.”
The Nueva Ecija 1st DEO is
responsible for maintaining a total
of 298.96 kilometers of national
road networks in the 1st and 2nd
districts of Nueva Ecija.#(DPWH
NUEVA ECIJA 1ST DEO DPAIU)

DPWH, Sen. Villanueva and Bataan Local Execs
spearhead groundbreaking ceremony for new
73-bed hospital in Morong
S
enator Joel Villanueva
spearheaded the
groundbreaking
ceremony on June 20, 2023, for
the construction of a new 73-bed
hospital in the town of Morong,
which will be implemented by
the Department of Public Works
and Highways – Bataan Sub (3rd)
District Engineering Office.
Joining Villanueva were key
local officials of Bataan, including
Governor Joet Garcia, 3rd District
Representative Maria Angela Garcia,
and Morong Mayor Cynthia Linao-
Estanislao, who was represented
by Councilor Katherine Taba-
Maglaque, DPWH Bataan Sub-DEO
OIC-District Engineer Maribel D.
Navarro, and OIC-Assistant District
Engineer Henry John U. Morada.
According to Navarro, the
proposed three-storey Morong
District Hospital, to be built in
Brgy. Sabang, is intended to
become a primary healthcare
facility catering to the medical
care needs of the people of Morong
and the surrounding areas, offering
quality health services and a range
of facilities including general
medicine, common laboratory
tests, operating and delivery
services, and other support services.
Navarro added that the initial
phase of the project, which
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includes site preparation and
the construction of the first floor
covering a floor area of 1,500 square
meters, has received an initial
funding of P50 million in the 2023
national budget.
To ensure the uninterrupted
progress of the project, the district
office has already estimated and
presented to Villanueva and
the Bataan local executives the
required additional funding for
the second and final phases of
the hospital. These include P100
million for the FY 2024 Annual
Infrastructure Program and P150
million to complete the supporting
facilities of the hospital by 2025.
Meanwhile, as the guest of
honor, Villanueva emphasized for the people of Morong, given
their ongoing commitment to the the town’s limited accessibility
province of Bataan and the town of to medical facilities due to its
Morong, assuring the continuous geographical position between
implementation of initiatives, as Bagac and Subic, is one of his high-
well as the progress of projects and priority advocacies.
programs in the area.
Expressing gratitude to
“Hindi pa tapos ang mga Representative Garcia, Governor
proyekto at programa na ating Garcia, and Senator Villanueva for
ipapatupad at gagawin hindi their presence, Navarro affirmed
lamang sa dakilang lalawigan her commitment to closely monitor
ng Bataan kundi dito sa dakilang and efficiently implement the
bayan ng Morong,” Villanueva project, with Phase I scheduled to
promised. begin in 2023 and expected to be
completed within an eight-month
Villanueva also noted that construction period.#(DPWH
prioritizing healthcare projects BATAAN SUB DEO DPAIU)
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DPWH, DICT signs MOU for digitally
connected service
T
he Department of Public
Works and Highways
(DPWH) has formalized
its collaboration with the
Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT)
to ensure faster, more streamlined,
and convenient delivery of services
to its stakeholders nationwide.
DPWH Secretary Manuel M.
Bonoan and DICT Secretary Ivan
John E. Uy signed on Tuesday,
April 25, 2023 a Memorandum of
Understanding for E-Governance,
the cornerstone of the digitalization
thrust of the administration of
President Ferdinand “Bongbong”
Marcos Jr.
The MOU was witnessed
by DPWH Undersecretary for
Information Management and
Technical Services Maxvimo L.
Carvajal and DICT Undersecretary
for E-Government David L. Almirol
Jr. The signing event organized
by DICT at Manila Marriott Hotel
was also attended by DPWH
Information Management Service
(IMS) Director Rhalf B. Cawaling,
Stakeholders Relations Service
(SRS) Director Randy R. Del Rosario,
and IMS Business Innovation
Division Chief Mary Jane N. Pantoja.
In his message, Secretary
Bonoan said that this initiative of
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DICT in improving government
efficiency through e-governance
is a welcome development as
DPWH will be able to among
others, accept online payments for
various services, such as purchase
of bidding documents, testing
fees, accreditation fees, permit
application fees, and other fees.
“By embracing digital
transformation we, will be able
to enhance the efficiency and
effectiveness of our operations,
while also making our services
more accessible to the public”
added Secretary Bonoan.
According to Secretary Bonoan,
the COVID-19 pandemic was
an eye-opener as we realized
the significance and benefits of
harnessing digital technology
to continue business operations
without disrupting important
government services that the
general public depends on.
Under the MOU, the existing
applications and systems of the
DPWH will be integrated with
the DICT. DPWH will guide DICT
on the Department’s processes to
ensure the interoperability of their
respective systems and application.
In coordination with DPWH,
the DICT will also study, evaluate
and facilitate the development
of additional applications and
systems, if needed.
With an integrated approach in
terms of ICT systems development
and implementation, the time has
indeed come for the Philippine
government to transition to
E-governance and rest assured that
DPWH will keep our commitments
under this Memorandum of
Understanding, Secretary Bonoan
said.
Other than DPWH, DICT has also
signed separate MOU for a digitally
connected government with the
Department of Social Welfare
and Development, Department
of Transportation - Philippines,
Anti-Red Tape Authority, Bureau
of Internal Revenue, Bureau of
Treasury, Home Development
Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG), National
Printing Office, Council for the
Welfare of Children, Maritime
Industry Authority, Philippine
Commission on Women, Credit
Information Corporation, and
National Commission for Senior
Citizens.#
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Korean Fact Finding Mission shows interest on
supporting 4 DPWH pipeline projects
A
new loan program of
the Korean Government
may be tap to finance at
least four (4) pipeline projects of
the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH) in Central
Luzon and Central Visayas Regions.
Senior Undersecretary Emil
K. Sadain, in-charge of DPWH
infrastructure flagship projects
under “Build, Better, More”
program of President Ferdinand
R. Marcos Jr. met on Wednesday,
May 10, 2023 a fact-finding mission
from the national headquarters
of Export–Import Bank of Korea
(KEXIM) comprised of Director
General Chung-Hwa Cho, Director
Eunjin Cho, and Senior Loan
Officer Jiwon Shin for discussion
on pipeline projects for possible
enhance cooperation under
Korean Government’s Economic
Development Promotion Facility
(EDPF).
The meeting with the Korean
fact-finding mission was also
attended by DPWH Project
Directors Benjamin A. Bautista and
Ramon A. Arriola III; KEXIM Manila
Office Country Director Jaejeong
Moon, and Deputy Directors
Yunhak Lee and Minjeong Kwon;
and DPWH Project Managers
Jerry A. Fano and Antonio Erwin
R. Aranaz.
In his report to DPWH Secretary
Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior
Undersecretary Sadain said that
CENTRAL NEWS
EDPF is a new Official Development flagship projects will sustain
Assistance (ODA) loan program rapid development and attract
of the Korean Government to investments to achieve inclusive
cover financial gap for large-scale growth for all Filipinos.
infrastructure.
Meanwhile, DPWH is targeting
The Korea Eximbank as an to commence by June 2023 the
independent ODA agency has the detailed engineering design (DED)
mandate to
operate and
manage
the EDPF
including
identifying
pipeline
projects, loan
approval and
signing loan
agreements.
Pipeline
projects
initially
selected for
possible loan
co-financing
under EDPF and Economic activities for the Panay-Guimaras-
Development Cooperation Negros Island Bridges.
Fund (EDCF) or Export Credit
of the Korean Government are The engineering services of the
the civil works of 32.47-kilometer Panay-Guimaras-
28.82-kilometer Lubao- Negros Island Bridges is covered
Guagua-Sasmuan- by $56.6 Million in loans from the
Minanlin-Santo Government of the Republic of
Tomas Bypass Road Korea .
in Pampanga; civil
works for Pampanga The scope of engineering
Integrated Disaster services are preliminary design
Risk and Reduction covering review of the feasibility
and Climate Change study and preliminary and basic
Adaptation (IDRR design; detailed engineering
CCA) – Stage II covering design including estimation of
theThird River and detailed construction cost; and
Eastern Branch that procurement assistance.
traverses municipalities
of Macabebe, Minalin, Composed of two (2)-sea-
and Sto. Tomas; crossing bridges connecting Panay
detailed engineering design Island, Guimaras Island and Negros
and civil works of 10.6-kilometer Island in VWestern Visayas Region,
Consolacion-Liloan Bypass Road Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island
with two (2) bridges and feasibility Bridges Project will shortened travel
study of Lapu-Lapu Coastal Road time of commuters and motorist
in the Province of Cebu. and transport of goods from Panay
to Negros Islands through ferries/
In keeping with the RORO of 3-4 hours to just less than
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DPWH to build more rainwater collectors vs.
wet season, El Niño
M
ANILA – The Department
of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH)
on Thursday said it would build
more rainwater collectors systems
(RWCs) nationwide as the wet
season and El Niño near.
In a statement, DPWH Secretary
Manuel Bonoan said it’s high time
to provide RWCs in public facilities
to help mitigate the impact of
climate threats.
“The rainy season and the
threat of El Niño increase the
demand to build disaster-resilient
infrastructure that will be beneficial
in harvesting rainwater intended
for agriculture, commercial, and
domestic use,” he said.
The RWCs are expected to
aid the country in managing
challenges on water supply and
flooding.
Bonoan, meanwhile, ordered
all the Regional and District
Engineering Offices to secure
the list of proposed beneficiaries
of RWC.
“Using the list of proposed
beneficiaries, we will be able
to determine the total serving
population that will be benefited
by the project and reduces the
daily burden of people in areas with
physical water scarcity,” Bonoan
said.
A PHP582.9-million fund
has been allocated for RWCs
throughout the country this year,
under the DPWH’s INFRAgenda
2028.
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Among the regions, areas with
the highest allocations include
Calabarzon, Bicol, and Western
Visayas with PHP47.64 million
each; followed by Central Luzon
and Central Visayas with PHP44.84
million each; and PHP42.04 million
for Eastern Visayas.
The budget for the remaining
regions ranges from PHP25.22
million to PHP39.23 million each.
(PNA)#
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DPWH-JICA project team gathers for kick-off
meeting on Dalton Pass East alternative
road project
M
ANILA – The Project
Team of the Department
of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) and Pre-
Appraisal Mission from the Japan
International Cooperation Agency
(JICA) convened for a kick-off
discussion on the proposed Dalton
Pass East Alternative Road Project.
According to DPWH Senior
Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, the
kick-off meeting aims to evaluate
the feasibility of the project and its
benefits, putting prime the best
interest and betterment of the
Filipino stakeholders.
The meeting spearheaded by
Senior Undersecretary Sadain, in-
charge of the implementation of
the DPWH infrastructure flagship
projects, and JICA South East Asia
Division 5 Senior Deputy Director
Yosuke Nishii on Tuesday, June
27, 2023 was an opportunity to
assess every facet of the project
to ensure its quality and safety and
to discuss anticipated issues and
concerns, with the end in mind of
preventing problems and delays
during implementation.
The proposed project is a
testament to the stronger bilateral
cooperative relationships between
Philippines and Japan as we
continue to pursue infrastructure
development through the
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“build, better, more” program
of President Ferdinand Marcos
Jr. administration, said Senior
Undersecretary Sadain.
Over the years, the Government
of Japan through the Japan
International Cooperation
Agency, has provided DPWH
with assistance in planning,
construction, and maintenance
of crucial infrastructure.
On behalf of DPWH Secretary
Manuel M. Bonoan, allow me to
take this opportunity to express
our sincerest gratitude for JICA’s
unwavering dedication to help
achieve robust inf rastructure
development that is safe, resilient,
and responsive to the needs
of the people, added Senior
Undersecretary Sadain.
A constant dilemma faced
by travellers in Nueva Ecija and
Nueva Vizcaya to the Cagayan
Valley Region including those
going to Banaue and Ifugao in the
Cordilleras is the frequent closure
of the existing Dalton Pass due to
natural disasters.
The proposed Dalton Pass
East Alternative Road Project
under the DPWH Unified Project
Managemeng Office - Roads
Management Cluster I (Bilateral)
headed by Project Director
Benjamin A. Bautista is a four
(4)-lane high standard highway
connecting Nueva Ecija and Nueva
Vizcaya that will approximately
spans 23.5 kilometers comprising
of 4-lane roads with 10 bridges;
6.1-kilometer 4-lane tunnels
with lighting, ventilation, and
emergency facilities; and slope
protection works which will serve
as an alternate route bypassing the
existing Dalton Pass Section along
Pan-Philippine Highway (PPH)
more popularly known as Daang
Maharlika and considered one of
the early landmark projects of the
Department also built thru the
Japanese assistance that changed
the lives of the Filipinos and benefit
us even up to this day.
By offering an alternative road,
DPWH will not only prevents further
isolation of the mountainous
provinces of Cagayan Valley
Region but also ensures support
for farmers who serve as the main
drivers of local economy. (DPWH)#
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President Marcos to DPWH: Finish projects
on time, within budget
M
ANILA, Philippines —
Critical infrastructure
projects must be
completed on time and within
budget, President Marcos reminded
officials of the Department of
Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) yesterday as he pushed
for inclusive and accessible designs
for public structures.
Speaking at the 125th anniversary
of the DPWH in Manila, Marcos
urged officials to make use of
new technologies and techniques
available for the benefit of Filipinos.
“Stay committed to fulfilling
this administration’s eight-
point socioeconomic agenda by
committing to construct and finish
critical infrastructure projects
on time, on schedule and under
budget,” Marcos said in his speech.
“In line with this, I urge you
to continue streamlining your
procedures, preventing delays
and cost overruns and enforcing
transparency measures in
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all government projects and
transactions,” he said.
“We will harness the power of
technological advancements and
innovations in the development of
our infrastructure systems,” the
President said.
Marcos also reminded the
DPWH to ensure the integrity and
accessibility of government-funded
infrastructure.
The government, he said, must
consider the needs of all individuals,
including people with disabilities,
pregnant women, the elderly
and children, and incorporate
elements of culture and history
in infrastructure designs to foster
a sense of pride and belonging
among Filipinos.
“It has to physically survive that
kind of time period. But more than
that, it is built and designed in such
a way that we build its purpose
for the next 80 to 100 years and
that has always been part of the
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planning that we have been doing
now,” the Chief Executive said.
“And most importantly, ensure
the resilience, the dependability
and adaptability and sustainability
of our structures so that even future
generations will use and benefit
from it,” he said.
In March, the National Economic
and Development Authority board,
chaired by Marcos, approved a
total of 194 infrastructure projects
amounting to about P9 trillion,
mostly for irrigation, water supply
and flood management.
According to a statement
released by the Department
of Budget and Management
yesterday, the President has
approved the proposed 2024
national budget amounting to
P5.768 trillion, which is 9.5 percent
higher than this year’s P5.268
trillion budget.#
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 HR NEWS

Happy Retirement!
As the time comes for you to bid
farewell to your illustrious careers
at DPWH Region III, we cannot help
but be filled with a mix of emotions.
On one hand, we feel a sense of pride
and admiration for the incredible
contributions you have made to our
organization and the communities
we serve. On the other hand, there is
a tinge of sadness as we will miss your
presence, guidance, and expertise.

May this new phase be filled with

joy, relaxation, and precious moments
spent with your loved ones. Take the
time to pursue your passions, explore
new adventures, and savor the well-
deserved fruits of your labor.

Thank you for being an integral part

of the DPWH Region III family. Your
contributions will forever be cherished,
and your memories will linger in our
hearts for years to come.#

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 Navigating DPWH’s
Financial Success
In the intricate web of government
operations, the Finance Division of the
Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) stands tall, ensuring fiscal stability under
the guidance of Chief Vida Angela E. Calma.

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Driving Financial
Precision
Chief Calma’s seasoned leadership
guides the Finance Division’s unwavering
commitment to financial excellence. With
precision and dedication, they manage
DPWH’s fiscal framework, ensuring each peso
serves its purpose.

A Bright Path Forward

As DPWH builds its legacy, the Finance Division remains an essential thread. Chief Vida Angela
E. Calma and her team shape DPWH’s financial success, ensuring a stronger, brighter future through
their unwavering dedication. Behind every project’s triumph, there lies their meticulous support and
financial prowess.#

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 FEATURE STORY

DPWH Region III celebrates 125th

Founding Anniversary

K
ey officials and employees
of the Department
of Public Works and
Highways in Region III gathered
for the celebration of the agency’s
125th Founding Anniversary at the
DPWH Gymnasium in the Regional
Office compound in Sindalan, City
of San Fernando, Pampanga on
June 22, 2023.
The gathering marked the
return of the joint celebration of
DPWH offices in Central Luzon, as
the last gathering took place in 2019
before the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his message, Region 3 Director
Roseller Tolentino expressed
delight in seeing everyone
come together to celebrate
this significant milestone in the
DPWH’s history, emphasizing that
the event signifies the collective
commitment and dedication to
serving the public and shaping a
better future for the nation.
On the other hand, Assistant
Director Melquiades H. Sto.
Domingo, attending his first
celebration with all the employees
after being previously assigned
to Region IV-B, urged DPWH
employees to embrace their
fundamental role as builders
of infrastructure and primary
catalysts for the country’s progress,
empowering them to work towards
creating a brighter future for the
next generations.
As part of the celebration, a Duet
Singing Contest was organized by
the Samahan ng mga Kawaning
Nagkakaisa (SAMAKANA) Regional
Federation, with participants from
each District Engineering Office as
well as the Regional Office.
The winners were Jireh Eliezer A.
Isip and Joyce Ann A. Carreon from
Bataan 1st DEO (First Place), Robin
C. Milan and Danica P. Sarmiento
from Bulacan 2nd DEO (Second
Place), Ian Edson B. Tayson and
Donita C. Galdonez from Bulacan
Sub-DEO (Third Place), and Ernanie
G. Marin and Relene C. Salvador
(Fourth Place).#

Jireh Eliezer A. Isip and Joyce Ann A. Carreon from Bataan 1st DEO (First Place)

Robin C. Milan and Danica P. Sarmiento from Ian Edson B. Tayson and Donita C. Galdonez
Bulacan 2nd DEO (Second Place) from Bulacan Sub-DEO (Third Place)

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FEATURE STORY

AURORA DEO BULACAN 1ST DEO

BULACAN 2ND DEO BULACAN SUB DEO

NUEVA ECIJA 1ST DEO NUEVA ECIJA 2ND DEO

PAMPANGA 1ST DEO PAMPANGA 2ND DEO

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 FEATURE STORY

MELQUIADES H. STO. DOMINGO

Assistant Regional Director

ROSELLER A. TOLENTINO
Regional Director
Regional Director

BATAAN
BATAAN1ST
1ST
DEO
DEO BATAAN 2ND DEO

BATAAN SUB (3RD) DEO

PAMPANGA 3RD DEO

TARLAC 1ST DEO

TARLAC 2ND DEO

REGIONAL OFFICE III

ZAMBALES 1ST DEO ZAMBALES 2ND DEO

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 GAD CORNER

Gender inequalities in food and agriculture are

costing world $1 trillion: FAO

O
ver one third of the
world’s working
women are employed
in agrifood systems, which include
the production of food and non-
food agricultural products, as
well as related activities from
food storage, transportation and
processing to distribution.
But in a new report, FAO says
that gender inequalities such
as less access for women to
knowledge and resources, and
a higher unpaid care burden,
account for a 24 per cent gap in
productivity between women and
men farmers on farms of equal
size.
Women employees in the
agricultural sector are also paid
nearly 20 per cent less than their
male counterparts.
“If we tackle the gender
inequalities endemic in agrifood
systems and empower women,
the world will take a leap forward
in addressing the goals of ending
poverty and creating a world free
from hunger”, said FAO Director-
General Qu Dongyu.
According to FAO, closing the
gender gap in farm productivity
and the wage gap in agricultural
employment would “increase
global gross domestic product by
nearly $1 trillion and reduce the
number of food-insecure people
by 45 million”, at a time of growing
global hunger.#
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PH rises to 16th worldwide, remains the most

gender-equal country in Asia

T
he Philippines remains in
its position as the leading
Asian country in closing
the gender gap, according to the
recently released 2023 Global
Gender Gap Index (GGGI) Report
by the World Economic Forum
(WEF).
The Philippines has achieved
79.1 percent gender parity and is
ranked 16th out of 146 countries
globally, climbing three notches
from its previous standing. Among
its neighboring countries, the
Philippines remains the second-
best in East Asia and the Pacific
region, surpassed only by New
Zealand. Furthermore, it stands
out as the only Asian country
within the top twenty tiers,
with Singapore following
closely at the 49th position.
The Global Gender
Gap Index measures the
current state and progress
of gender parity across four
key dimensions, namely:
Economic Participation
and Opportunity,
Educational Attainment,
Political Empowerment,
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and Health and Survival.
Since its establishment in 2006,
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 DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

AURORA DEO

Construction of Flood Control Structure, Brgy. Matawe, Dingalan, Aurora

Construction of Road, Brgy. Ibona, Dingalan, Aurora

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DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

BATAAN 1ST DEO

Construction of Road, Brgy. San Jose, Dinalupihan, Bataan

BATAAN 2ND DEO

Preventive Maintenance - Tertiary Road - Visayas Avenue, Municipality of Mariveles, Bataan

Rehabilitation of Slope Protection along Mariveles Zigzag Road, Freeport Area of Bataan, Mariveles, Bataan

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 DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

BATAAN SUB DEO

Rehabilitation of Multipurpose Building, Barangay Cabcaben, Mariveles, Bataan

BULACAN 1ST DEO

Construction of Flood Control Structure, Brgy. Meyto, Calumpit, Bulacan

Construction of Flood Control Structure, Brgy. Panducot, Calumpit, Bulacan

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DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

NUEVA ECIJA 1ST DEO

Reblocking of Damaged Pavements, Talavera-Licab Diversion Road, Nueva Ecija

Construction of 4.354 Kilometer Road, Brgy. Nagpandayan to Brgy. Agcano, Guimba, Nueva Ecija

Replacement of Permanent Weak Bridge-Pinagpaanan Bridge, Jct. Pinagpaanan-Rizal-Pantabangan Road

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 DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

NUEVA ECIJA 2ND DEO

Construction of Flood Mitigation Structure, Pampanga River, Brgy. Magsalisi, Jaen, Nueva Ecija

Construction of Flood Mitigation Structure, Pampanga River, Brgy. Magpalayok, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija

PAMPANGA 3RD DEO

Rehabilitation of Road, Brgy. San Isidro and Brgy. La Paz section, Phase 3, Magalang, Pampanga

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DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

TARLAC 1ST DEO

Construction of Bridge, Brgy. Sembrano, Gerona, Tarlac

Construction of Multipurpose Building, Brgy. San Miguel, San Manuel, Tarlac

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 DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Construction of Flood Control Structure, Camiling River , Poblacion D to G Section, Camiling, Tarlac

Construction of Flood Control Structure, Brgy. Tibag-tibag, Tarlac City, Tarlac

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DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

TARLAC 2ND DEO

Concreting of Brgy. Castillo Road FMR, Brgy. Castillo, Concepcion, Tarlac

Asphalt Overlay along Concepcion-La Paz Road, Concepcion, Tarlac

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 DEO’s PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

ZAMBALES 1ST DEO

Preventive Maintenance - Secondary Maintenance - Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Botolan, Iba &

San Narciso, Zambales

Preventive Maintenance - Secondary Maintenance - Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Iba & Palauig, Zambales

ZAMBALES 2ND DEO

Flood Management Program , Construction/Maintenance of Flood Mitigation Structures and Drainage Systems,
Rehabilitation of Flood Mitigation and Drainage System of Camachile River (Upstream), Castillejos, Zambales

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 IN PHOTOS
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

Pampanga 1st District Engineering Office (April 27, 2023)

Regional Office III (April 24, 2023)

Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office (June 20, 2023)

Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office (May 25, 2023)

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PHOTOS

DPWH’s North Luzon Cluster diorama wins 1st Runner-up in anniversary contest

The diorama showcasing major infrastructure projects of the DPWH's North Luzon Cluster, which
includes the Cordillera Administrative Region and Regions I, II, and III, was awarded 1st runner-up in
the Diorama Contest held as part of the agency's 125th Founding Anniversary Celebration.

Showcasing the remarkable interconnectivity among the four regions, the diorama highlights
notable projects like the Capas-Botolan Road in Central Luzon, the iconic Bangui Windmills in
the Ilocos Region, and the popular Skyranch in Baguio City. Additionally, the diorama features the
prominent Clark International Airport, poised to become Asia's next premier gateway.

The Diorama Exhibit opened on June 19, 2023, and during the awarding ceremony held on June
23, Secretary Manuel Bonoan presented Plaques of Award to the Regional Directors of the North
Luzon Cluster: Khadaffy Tanggol (CAR), Ronnel Tan (Region I), Reynaldo Alconcel (Region II), and
Roseller Tolentino (Region III).#

Photo Credit: Screenshot from RTVM.

USEC. LAPUZ OF DPWH LEGAL SERVICE CHECKS OUT IROWMA TRAINING IN PAMPANGA
(April 20,2023)

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CONTENT
IN PHOTOSCONTENT

DPWH Regional Office III Director Roseller Tolentino and Assistant Regional Director Melquiades
Sto. Domingo, along with other DPWH officials, joined House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez,
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo, Pampanga Governor
Dennis Pineda, MPTC President Rogelio L. Singson, and NLEX Corporation President J. Luigi L.
Bautista in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Candaba 3rd Viaduct Project on June 21, 2023.#

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 CONTENTINCONTENT
PHOTOS

DPWH Region III officials, led by Assistant Regional Director Melquiades H. Sto. Domingo,
convened on May 30, 2023 with representatives from the Pampanga Provincial Government
to address concerns regarding the installation of road safety signs along accident-prone
areas on the province’s national roads. Additionally, the meeting focused on the necessity
to replace defective traffic lights installed along the major thoroughfares of the province.

Maintenance Division Chief Rodolfo David, Assistant Maintenance Division Chief Marisa Miguel,
Assistant Planning and Design Division Chief Anatolio Mendiola, Jr., and representatives from
the three District Engineering Offices in Pampanga also attended the meeting.# (May31, 2023)

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CONTENT
IN PHOTOSCONTENT

DPWH Region 3 Assistant Regional Director Melquiades H. Sto. Domingo extended a warm welcome
to all participants attending the Civil Works Application (CWA) 4.20.0 Training. The training, facilitated
by Engr. Karina Madis Rose C. Candelario of the Procurement Service, was attended by personnel from
the Procurement Units of the different District Engineering Offices in Central Luzon.# (June 1, 2023)

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PHOTOS

DPWH-DepEd Coordination Meeting, Clark Freeport, Pampanga (May 9, 2023)

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CONTENT
IN PHOTOSCONTENT

Administrative Officers Quarterly Dialogue, Iba, Zambales (June 8, 2023)

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CONTENT CONTENT
TRIBUTE

The Truth about Money
By:Jentezen Franklin
H
aving more money
can give you more
opportunities to do
good in the world. Jesus said,
“This gospel of the kingdom will
be preached in the whole world
as a testimony to all nations,
and then the end will come”
(Mt 24:14 NIV).
And fulfilling that commission
will require money—lots of it. But
money by itself will never make
you happy or secure. Solomon,
one of the world’s richest men,
writes:
“Do not overwork to be
rich; because of your own
understanding, cease! Will you
How do I know if I’m Enough?
I
n a world searching for
identity and purpose, we
often look for reassurance
that what we do and who we are
is enough.
But we’re never really sure if it is.
With all the noise around us,
we can get distracted from God
and forget what He says about us.
No matter what distractions
you face, when you know God’s
Word, you can trust that it is true—
even when you don’t always feel
like it’s true. And here’s what
God’s Word says about you:
God chose to create you.
When God created the earth,
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose
his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Matthew 16:26 (KJV)
MORAL AND SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT
set your eyes on that which is
not? For riches certainly make
themselves wings; they fly away
like an eagle toward heaven”
(Pr 23:4-5 NKJV).
When one of the world’s
wealthiest men died recently, a
reporter asked a family member,
“How much did he leave?” The
relative replied, “All of it!” No
matter how much money you
make, save, invest, or keep,
eventually your money will leave
you or you will leave your money.
Someone wisely observed that
there are seven ages of man: First,
a child sees the earth. Second,
he wants it. Third, he hustles to
get it. Fourth, he decides to be
He created us in His image.
God created you with a unique
plan in mind. Scripture tells
us that God not only created
us but has a plan for us and
gives us hope and a future.
God has called you by name.
You are His. Nothing can separate
you from God’s love. So, how
do we know if we are enough?
We aren’t—not on our own
at least. But that’s the beauty
of the good news of Jesus.
God loves and values you
so much that He sent Jesus
so you could be saved. On
our own, we aren’t enough,
but through Jesus, we are.
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satisfied with about half of it.
Fifth, he decides he’d be satisfied
with less than half. Sixth, he’s now
content to possess a three-by-six-
foot burial plot. Seventh, he gets
it! There are lots of things you can
live without—and great wealth is
one of them.
What you can’t live without,
however, is peace with God, a
family filled with love, a lifelong
friendship with your kids, and a
life well-lived for the glory of God.
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When you doubt your worth,
remember this: God knows you
better than anyone because
He created you. And who
He says you are is enough.
Today, ask God to help you
trust His Word and that what
He says about you is true.
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