The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) marked its 127th founding anniversary on Monday, June 23, 2025 with a renewed commitment to nation-building, anchored on excellence, unity, and service under the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s “Build Better More” infrastructure initiative.
During anniversary program, DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, awarded and honored high-performing regional and district engineering offices for exemplary service in 2024. Regional Office IV-B under Regional Director Gerald A. Pacanan earned top honors as the most outstanding regional office, followed by Regional Office I headed by Regional Director Ronnel M. Tan and Regional Office IX under Regional Director Cayamombao D. Dia in second and third place, respectively.