2023 1st Quarter Newsletter Approved

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
05 30
BANNER NEWS FEATURE STORY
DPWH R3 to implement 2,452 projects The Human Resource and Administrative
worth P98.47-B this 2023 Division of DPWH - Region III
09 33
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES DEOs PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
DPWH inaugurates P237.9-M
bridge project in Tarlac
12 47
NEWS BRIEFS GAD CORNER
RD Tolentino, ARD Ayag attend Bataan- We are all equal!
Cavite Interlink Bridge Milestones Ceremony
18 52
CENTRAL NEWS IN PHOTOS
DPWH conducts PGS Strategy Refresh
22 59
DISTRICT NEWS SPIRITUAL AND MORAL
DPWH bags awards in ADC 2023 Sportsfest
EMPOWERMENT
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NATIONAL NEWS
DPWH trust rating up due to FOI: Official
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INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 33

BANNERNEWS
“We are bent on improving

connectivity within the
industrial areas of the region
so we have proposed to
the Regional Development
Council the construction of
a 4-lane road that will link
via an east-west lateral
alignment the towns
of Lubao and Arayat in
Pampanga,”
ROSELLER A. TOLENTINO
DPWH - R3 Director

BANNERNEWS
DPWH R3 to implement 2,452 projects worth

P98.47-B this 2023
A
total of 2,452 projects of the San Ildefonso-San Rafael-San by the DPWH offices in Central
worth P98.47 billion Miguel Bypass Road and Capas- Luzon, the Regional Office was
under the FY 2023 Botolan Road by 2025, while the allocated P1.3-billion to spend for
General Appropriations Act are road opening for the P26.12 billion, the development of important
scheduled to be implemented by 68.04-kilometer Dingalan-Doña public structures under their
the Department of Public Works Remedios Trinidad Road has jurisdiction.
and Highways in Region 3 for this already begun.
year. “Aside from the implementation
“We are bent on improving of projects under our mandate
Regional Director Roseller connectivity within the industrial such as the replacement of weak
Tolentino said in a statement that areas of the region so we have bridges along national roads, and
Central Luzon received a 35.24% proposed to the Regional the construction of bypass roads,
increase in this year’s budget Development Council the multipurpose facilities, and flood
compared to the P72.3-billion construction of a 4-lane road that mitigation structures; we are also
released last year. will link via an east-west lateral set to begin the rehabilitation of
alignment the towns of Lubao and existing traffic signals at major
“Our big-ticket connectivity Arayat in Pampanga,” Tolentino intersections alon g Manila North
projects have been given stated. Road (MNR) and Jose Abad
appropriate funding to ensure Santos Avenue (JASA),” Tolentino
that these access and bypass The proposed Sto. Tomas-Arayat explained.
roads are fully operational at the Bypass Road will start from the
earliest. Right now, we are in full planned Sto. Tomas Interchange Tolentino added that the DPWH
swing with the construction of the of the North Luzon Expressway will carry out the restoration of
Lubao-Guagua-Minalin-Sto. Tomas (NLEX) which is part of the LGMST traffic signals on major roads in the
(LGMST) Road and the Palihan- Road, passing through the towns region to assist local governments
Mabiga –SBMA Access Road,” of Candaba and Sta Ana and end in their traffic management
Tolentino explained. in Arayat. program.#
The Regional Director added Meanwhile, Tolentino revealed

that they are eyeing the completion that in the total budget received

BANNERNEWS

BANNERNEWS
DPWH Region III hosts 2nd Unified Directors’

Meeting for 2023
P
ublic Works and Highways Bonoan urged all DPWH offices to implement this year over 70,000
Secretary Manuel M. undertaking infrastructure projects projects with a budget allocation
Bonoan presided over the to do their best to complete them worth P890 billion, thus there is a
second Unified Directors’ Meeting as scheduled, meet the physical pressing need to ensure efficiency
for this year attended by senior and financial targets that need to
DPWH officials held on March 17, be accomplished under the 2023 in the utilization of funds
2023 in Clark Freeport, Pampanga. national budget, and ensure the allocated for the Department in
quality of their projects. the national budget.
Hosted by DPWH Region III, Palafox also recommended to
the meeting which is routinely The Secretary also shared that DPWH officials to make sure that
convened serves as a forum for President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., their respective offices meet the
the Secretary to present his policy fully supports the implementation deadlines set for fund obligation
directives as well as to discuss of the agency’s flagship projects as and project implementation for
operational and financial issues well as its core programs and vowed this fiscal year.
that influence project delivery. continued budgetary support for
these projects. In addition, the physical
In his welcome message, Region accomplishment of projects
3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino Bonoan disclosed that the implemented by DPWH offices as
emphasized the importance President is relying on the DPWH to of February 2023 was discussed by
of DPWH programs in aiding speed up project implementation, Bureau of Construction Director
the nation’s recovery from the particularly the flagship projects Aristarco M. Doroy, while Planning
pandemic’s negative impacts. approved by the National Economic and Public-Private Partnership
He also stressed the necessity of Development Authority (NEDA), Services Undersecretary Catalina
building public structures that many of which are under the Cabral of the Planning gave a
support the country’s economic agency. preliminary briefing on how to
transformation as well as the prepare the agency’s 2024 budget.
prompt completion of these Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary
projects. Marichu A. Palafox provided an Department Undersecretaries,
overview of the Department’s Assistant Secretaries, Regional
During the meeting, Bonoan financial accomplishment as Directors, Bureau Directors, Service
said that the DPWH Management of February 2023 and shared Directors, and Project Directors
Committee decided to convene the how each regional and district were also present during the
meeting earlier to review how the engineering office performed in meeting.#
agency fares in the implementation terms of absorptive capacity and
of projects under the 2023 national disbursement rate.
budget, citing the challenges that
need to be overcome to ensure Bonoan in a recent interview
efficient project implementation. mentioned that the agency is set

CONSTRUCTIONUPDATES

CONSTRUCTIONUPDATES
DPWH inaugurates P237.9-M bridge project in Tarlac

M
otorists and commuters “Travel time between the The project also includes the
in Tarlac will now municipalities connected by this construction of concrete slope
have better mobility bridge will be reduced and a protection on both abutments
experience with the completion significant improvement of traffic of the parallel bridge, and the
of a P237.97 million bridge project flow in the area is also expected. installation of road safety features
implemented by the Department Motorists heading to Ramos can such as thermoplastic pavement
of Public Works and Highways - now use the newly constructed markings, curbs and gutters, and
Regional Office III. parallel bridge, while those heading railings.
to Camiling and San Clemente
In a simple ceremony, the bridge can take the existing Cojuangco Also present in the said activity
project was formally inaugurated Bridge,” Tolentino enthused. were Paniqui Mayor Leonardo
on March 10, 2023, led by DPWH Roxas, Vice Mayor Aida Bien
Assistant Regional Director Denise Meanwhile, Ayag in his message Roxas, Tarlac 1st District Engineer
Maria M. Ayag and Tarlac 1st District explained that the DPWH has Neil Farala, Regional Construction
Representative Jaime Eduardo made it a priority to widen the Division Assistant Chief Jayson
Marc D. Cojuangco. existing permanent bridges along Jauco, field engineers from the
the country’s major thoroughfares DPWH Regional Office III, and key
Started in 2020, this multi-year to provide both motorists and officials of the Tarlac 1st District
project involves the replacement commuters a safe and reliable Engineering Office.
of the existing 2-lane Cojuangco national road system.
Bridge and the construction of a Tarlac 1st DEO’s Public Affairs
186. 50-lineal meter, 2-lane parallel “There are concerns over the and Information Team headed by
bridge along Paniqui-Camiling- current structural capacity of Mark Lord Hidalgo assisted in the
Wawa Road in the town of Paniqui. bridges that do not meet existing coverage of the event.#
standards in terms of safety,
According to Region 3 Director load capacity, and serviceability,
Roseller A. Tolentino, the motoring prompting the DPWH to implement
public will now enjoy the benefits measures that will strengthen
of having a seamless transportation these public structures, ensuring
network connecting the towns of the unimpeded movement of
Ramos, Paniqui, and Camiling. goods, people, and government
services,” Ayag said.

CONSTRUCTIONUPDATES
construction of
cojuangco bridge,
paniqui, tarlac
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NEWSBRIEFS

NEWSBRIEFS
RD Tolentino, ARD Ayag attend Bataan-Cavite

Interlink Bridge Milestones Ceremony
D
PWH off icials f rom The ceremony marked the DPWH Secretary Manuel
Region III, led by official launch of DPWH’s biggest Bonoan was welcomed by the
Regional Director infrastructure project under the Region III delegation, while officials
Roseller A. Tolentino and Assistant current administration, with from the Central Office, Regional
Regional Director Denise Maria President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Offices in Region III and IV-A,
M. Ayag, attended the Bataan- leading the ceremonial switching and District Engineering Offices
Cavite Interlink Bridge Milestones of BCIB geotechnical investigation of Bataan and Cavite were also
Ceremony at the Maritime drilling equipment as the highlight present to witness the milestone
Academy of Asia and the Pacific of the event. ceremony.#
(MAAP) in Mariveles, Bataan, on
March 31, 2023.

NEWSBRIEFS
DPWH-R3 EMD extends support to BOE

T
he Equipment EMD Chief Danilo Danganan complete office-level cooperation,
Management Division said that Regional Director which will be extremely
(EMD) of the Department Roseller Tolentino immediately advantageous to its stakeholders,
of Public Works and Highways accommodated BOE Director both internal and external.
(DPWH) – Region III extended its Toribio Noel Ilao’s request as he
hand to the DPWH – Bureau of knew the equipment was urgently Facilitating the transport of the
Equipment (BOE) by deploying needed for a special purpose. hydraulic crane were Nueva Ecija
a hydraulic crane to be used for Area Engineer Edwin Lopez and
the assembly and deployment of According to Danganan, the his team.#
a backhoe on a barge equipment deployment of the said equipment
in Region II. demonstrates the Department’s

NEWSBRIEFS
DPWH-BOE assists in loading DSWD relief resources

for flood victims in Visayas, Mindanao
T
he Department of Public and other essential relief items to the DPWH equipment and personnel
Works and Highways – BRP Tarlac and BRP Davao del Sur. in Subic Bay while loading relief
Bureau of Equipment items onto ships bound for the ports
assisted the Department of Social “The request was sent by the of Iligan City and Zamboanga City.
Welfare and Development in the NDRRMC to Secretary Manuel
loading of relief resources aboard Bonoan through Bureau of Ilao also thanked DPWH Region
Philippine Navy ships that are Maintenance Director Melvin III Director Roseller Tolentino,
planned to be distributed to the areas Navarro, and we were told that the Equipment Management Division
severely affected by the flooding in cranes are needed to expedite the Chief Danilo Danganan, Nueva Ecija
the Visayas and Mindanao. transfer of DSWD carg o to the sea 2nd District Engineer Elpidio Trinidad,
assets of the Philippine Navy,” Ilao Zambales 2nd District Engineer
BOE Director Toribio Noel Ilao explained. Rosbe Dizon and Equipment
said that the National Disaster Risk Service Unit Head Ransted Lerio for
Reduction Management Council Meanwhile, Ilao assigned Nueva their support in the mobilization of
has made an urgent request for the Ecija Area Equipment Engineer equipment and manpower.#
provision of two (2) mobile cranes to Edwin Lopez and Engineer Marvin
load boxes of family food packs, tents, Liwanag to oversee the deployed

NEWSBRIEFS
DPWH-R3 conducts 3-day Intermediate Training for

Information Officers
T
he Department of Public The learning and development Deputy Regional Director Carlo
Works and Highways program aimed to equip DPWH Lorenzo Datu and Ms. Jag Lyra
Region III Public Affairs public affairs and information Costamero of the PIA-CL facilitated
and Information Off ice in officers with essential knowledge, the capacity training workshop.
collaboration with the Philippine skills, and abilities to ensure the The participants were welcomed
Information Agency – Central delivery of the right message to by Mr. Jason Legaspi of the Human
Luzon (PIA-CL) conducted a the agency’s stakeholders. Resource Development Section.#
3-day Intermediate Training for
Information Officers on January
24-26, 2023.

NEWSBRIEFS
Feature | DPWH commemorates Ash Wednesday

with holy mass
I
n commemoration of Ash Tahanan ng Nazareth, and reminded employees to practice
Wednesday, a holy mass attended by employees of the spiritual discipline centered
was held in the morning of Regional Office III and Pampanga on prayer, fasting and charity.
February 22, 2023 at the DPWH 1st District Engineering Office. Meanwhile, Assistant Regional
Gymnasium led by Rev. Fr. June Director Denise Maria Ayag said
Siccion, Apostolate Director of In his message, Regional that this day will remind us that we
Bahay Pag ibig and Munting Director Roseller Tolentino live because of God’s love for us.#

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CENTRALNEWS
DPWH conducts PGS Strategy Refresh

A
Strategy Refresh session strategic direction, objectives the strategic position of DPWH
was conducted by the and targets, and operations and enable to fulfill mandate of
Department of Public policy in pursuit of fulfilling the providing quality infrastructure
Works and Highways (DPWH) Department’s function. facilities and services, high-impact
to craft new and/or update its and priority infrastructure flagship
Performance Governance System Former DPWH Undersecretary projects under the “Build Better
(PGS) and performance metrics to Raul C. Asis who was among the More” program, deliverables
align to the agency mandate. spearheads in the Department’s under Ambisyon 2040 collective
The strategic planning

ref resh was initiated by
Senior Undersecretary Emil K.
Sadain, Chairperson of DPWH
PGS Committee which was
reconstituted on February 2023
with the issuance of Department
Order No. 18 by Secretary Manuel
M. Bonoan to ensure that the
participatory strategic planning
process is sustained and
harmonized with the government’s
various performance metrics and
regulatory requirements.
For two (2) days, the PGS

Committee Chairperson together
with Assistant Secretaries and PGS
Core Team Co-Head Marichu A. adoption of PGS as a strategy long-term vision and aspirations
Palafox and Constante A. Llanes Jr., management tool, was also present of the Filipino people, updated
and great minds from the Bureaus, to share his insights and help Philippine Development Plan, and
Services, Project Management facilitate the meticulous process the President Ferdinand R. Marcos
Offices, Regional and District of reviewing and identifying new Jr. administration’s 8-point socio-
Engineering Offices took part strategic objectives, key indicators, economic agenda while producing
in the refresh workshop held priorities and annual targets for our intended breakthroughs
March 14 and 21, 2023 at Bayleaf the period of six (6) years covering towards good governance,” said
Hotel, Intramuros, Manila to craft 2023-2028. Senior Undersecretary Sadain.
DPWH performance management
framework for 2023-2028 anchored “With our new PGS Strategy for The PGS Committee
on the context of the most current 2023-2028, we hope to reconcile Chairperson pointed out that the

CENTRALNEWS
new PGS Strategy will help DPWH major outcomes towards its DPWH adopted the PGS as
endeavors to be more operationally sustainable development goals: the official strategy management
and organizationally effective by reduced travel time, improved road tool in 2009, entered Proficiency
setting priorities, by refining the network safety, as well as lives and Stage or third of the four (4)-stage
targets responsive to needs of the properties protected from natural pathway in 2017, and was handed
changing times, and by looking disasters. the Silver Governance Trailblazer
for better ways of doing things to Award by the Philippines PGS
improve current conditions. DPWH seeks to achieve the practitioner in the Institute for
final stage of the PGS Pathway Solidarity in Asia (ISA) during its
“With PGS, we will be able or the Institutionalization Stage Public Revalida focused on the
to gauge the performance of by implementing a culture of significant advancements in public
the Department holistically and governance within the organization sector governance.#
systematize the implementation with PGS as a gauge to the holistic
and monitoring of its strategy”, performance of the Department Scan the
added Senior Undersecretary driving all other systems QR code
to view
Sadain. implemented in the agency the article
including Quality Management online
The updates on the DPWH System and Strategic Performance
PGS Strategy Map and Enterprise Management System.
Scorecard focuses on three (3)
DPWH sets standard design for solar-powered

lights along national roads
T
he Department of Public Among the technical opposite, or staggered lighting
Works and Highways requirements of the DO include: arrangement; while tertiary roads
(DPWH) has issued its street lights must be uniform may use single or staggered
latest guidelines on the standard and free from dark bands or lighting arrangement.
designs for solar-powered roadway abrupt variations; could be high
lighting along national roads. pressure sodium (HPS) or light The DO also sets lamp wattage,
emitting diode (LED) lighting; mounting height, spacing, use of
DPWH Secretary Manuel M. color temperature can vary pole arms, depending on road
Bonoan, through Department between warm white and warm classification, width, number of
Order No. 19, series of 2023,
issued the standard design
drawings, following the
approval on the use of solar-
powered street lights on
public works projects.
“In future DPWH projects

with street light components,
we hope to utilize solar-
powered roadway lightings
considering its stability, long
service life, ease of installation,
safety, and of course, energy
efficiency, making it ideal for
use alongside both new and
existing roads,” said Secretary
Bonoan. yellow and the use of ultraviolet lanes, and taking into consideration
light is prohibited; suitable for intersections and merging
DO 19 will serve as the reference outdoor use and rated as ingress sections that require higher level
of DPWH Regional Offices, District protection (IP) 65 per International of illumination to ensure there
Engineering Off ices, Unif ied Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). is enough light sources on the
Project Management Off ice traveled path.
Clusters, and DPWH consultants For primary national roads, Scan the
in the preparation of design plans light arrangement may vary from QR code
on road projects. single, axial, opposite, or staggered; to view
the article
secondary roads may use single,
online

FEATURESTORY
Profiles | Engr. Kenneth Edward Torrella Fernando
E
ngr. Kenneth Part of the requirements to
Edward Fernando complete his postgraduate studies
of the Regional was to conduct and submit a
Construction Division research paper which he eventually
spent almost two years in presented at the 77th Annual
Tokyo, Japan to complete Conference of the Japan Society
his Master’s Degree in of Civil Engineers held at Kyoto
Engineering major in University on September 15-16,
Social Inf rastructure 2022.
Management at the
Shibaura Institute of Fernando’s work titled
Technology. “Investigation of Stakeholders’
Strongly Held Perspectives on the
In 2020, Fernando Suspension of a Road-Widening
was able to pursue his Project in the Philippines” explored
postgraduate studies the strongest perspectives
under the Japan of affected stakeholders on a
International Cooperation suspended road-widening project
Agency (JICA) Road using the Q methodology, a
Asset Management method designed to examine
Program - Long-Term people’s views about a particular
Training, a learning and topic.
development program
that helped deepen his In his oral presentation,
understanding of Road Fernando clearly conveyed to
Asset Management. his audience the relevance and
importance of his research, which
JICA’s Long Term is why he became the recipient of
Training Program is the Excellent Presentation Award.
primarily developed
to strategically train His postgraduate journey at
personnel tasked with Shibaura Institute of Technology
the role of establishing ended on September 22, 2022, the
road asset management day of his graduation.
in developing countries.
Each program participant Fernando is now back in the
was given the opportunity office and is eager to apply, and
to study at graduate share, what he learned in road asset
schools in Japan to master management as he knows it is a
the knowledge and crucial aspect in the development
technology involved in of the transportation network in
Road Asset Management. the region.#
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DPWH bags awards in ADC 2023 Sportsfest

E
mployees of the Section finished 2nd runner up were declared 1st runner up in the
Department of Public in the Production Division (Optic Mixed Double Category while Engr.
Works and Highways – Light Category) and the Mini Rifle Marlon Mapindan and Engr. Gidget
Aurora District Engineering Office (Aggregate Category), earning Figuracion were ranked 3rd in the
bagged several awards at the points to make him 3rd runner-up Men’s and Women’s Category,
recently concluded Aurora Day overall in the 1st Governor’s Cup respectively.
Celebration 2023 Sportsfest held Shootfest.
from February 13 to 17, 2023. The Aurora District Engineering
In the finals of the Dart Office’s women’s team emerged
Architect Neil Dexter Tolentino Tournament, Tolentino and Engr. as 3rd runner up in the volleyball
of the Planning and Design Queencess Mary Therese Pabillo tournament.#
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Ocular inspection of ongoing construction of

Bustos Sports Complex project
S
enator Christopher year and will provide not only sports Bustos Vice Mayor Martin Serpa
Lawrence “Bong” Tesoro enthusiasts but also residents with Juan Angeles.
Go and DPWH-Bulacan 1st a spacious event and sports center.
District Engineer Henry Alcantara Actor Philip Salvador, Chief
recently conducted an ocular visit Joining Senator Go and DE of Planning Engineer Ernesto
to the ongoing construction of the Alcantara in the onsite visit C. Galang, Engr. Irene Ontingco,
Bustos Sports Complex in Bulacan. were Bulacan key officials which Quality Assurance Chief Engr.
include Representative Augustina Norberto L. Santos, and Engr. David
This P47.52-million project is Dominique Cruz Pancho, Bustos John Dayrit were also present at
expected to be completed this Mayor Francis Albert G Juan, and the inspection.#

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DPWH joins Mega Job Fair in Bulacan
T
he Department of Public Santos further emphasized office for a final interview. As well
Works and Highways that the residents of Bulacan’s 6th as being examined and carefully
- Bulacan 2nd District District will greatly benefit from evaluated were the other applicants
Engineering Office (DEO) upholds this job fair as it will provide them who made the short list.
its commitment to aiding and with employment opportunities
serving the public by participating that can enhance their quality of Among the open positions were
in the Mega Job Fair held at the life and, in turn, stimulate the local welders, mechanical engineers,
6th Congressional District Office economy. electrical engineers, site engineers,
in Dulong Bayan, Poblacion, Santa safety officers, electrician, foreman,
Maria, Bulacan on March 18, 2023. With over 2,500 job vacancies, backhoe operator, HR staff and
hundreds of job seekers flocked to checker.
District Engineer George DC. the venue in an effort to find a job Meanwhile, the Bulacan 2nd
Santos extended his support to that matches their qualifications DEO set-up a booth and played
the activity with the aim of helping and get hired by their preferred audio-video presentations that
workers displaced by the COVID-19 companies and agencies. showcased its completed and
pandemic to recover through ongoing projects. Informational
employment. The DEO partnered Seven (7) participating materials such as newsletters
with different government contactors, including L.R. Tiqui and flyers containing DPWH’s
contractors that offered job Builders, Inc., Royal Crown Monarch accomplishments were also
opportunities to residents of the Construction & Supplies Corp., distributed. An information desk
6th district of Bulacan. JB Construction & Supply Devt., was also made available to respond
JD Legaspi Construction, C&F to queries pertaining to the office’s
“Our goal is to help job seekers Construction & Development services, programs, and projects.
secure decent work and at the Corporation, JAGONBUILD
same time assist our contractors Construction, and Triple 8 Bulacan 6th District
with their manpower needs,” Construction and Supply Inc., Representative Salvador Pleyto
Santos said. screened hundreds of applications mentioned that many of the job
and notified a total of 23 qualified seekers who attended the said
applicants to report to their main event were recent graduates who
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had the opportunity to choose from

the positions offered by various
companies and government
agencies present at the job fair.
Also present at the event were

key officials of the DPWH Central
Office and Bulacan 2nd DEO, and
representatives of various offices
of the national government. The
district delegation to the job fair
was headed by District Public
Affairs and Information Unit Head
Engr. John Richard Maghinang.#
DPWH – NE 2nd DEO joins clean-up drive on World

Water Day
I
n commemoration of World and Natural Resources (DENR) gives attention to sustainable
Water Day, the Department - Community Environment and actions that resolve water-related
of Public Works and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) issues. The public must be aware
Highways - Nueva Ecija 2nd District in Cabanatuan City. It is intended to that we need to protect the quality
Engineering Office joined other raise awareness of the value of fresh and sustainability of our freshwater
government agencies in cleaning water to humanity and to promote resources,” Trinidad explained.
Sapang Bitangkol located at the sustainable management of fresh
boundary of the barangays of water resources. The clean-up campaign was held
Bantug Norte and Magsaysay in accordance with Administrative
District in Cabanatuan City on According to District Engineer Order No. 258, s. 1996, which
March 22, 2023. Elpidio Y. Trinidad, the cleanup directs all government agencies to
effort is important for restoring the participate in the global celebration
The celebration, which is water quality in Sapang Bitangkol. of World Water Day.#
being held all over the world,
is being spearheaded by the “We are delighted that we
Department of Environment became part of an activity that

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DPWH Pampanga 1st DEO to implement major infra

projects in CSFP
D
eputy Speaker and Gonzales estimated the funds Fernando, which will consist of
Pampanga 3rd District needed to complete the said 2 units of 3-storey, 9-classroom
Representative Aurelio project and shared with Lejarde buildings that can accommodate
“Dong” Gonzales had a meeting that he envisions this facility approximately 900 students.
with Pampanga 1st Assistant to be on par with the world- Lejarde said that the
District Engineer Alfie Lejarde class gymnasiums used to host construction of the DHVSU Annex
of the Department of Public international sporting events. facilities is scheduled to begin this
Works and Highways where they year and assured Gonzales that
discussed the status of the ongoing Also discussed in said meeting their technical team will closely
construction of the Convention was the proposed construction monitor its implementation to
Center located in Brgy. Malpitic, of the Don Honorio Ventura ensure that it is delivered as
City of San Fernando, Pampanga. State University (DHVSU) Annex scheduled.#
in Brgy. Malino in the City of San
DPWH Zambales 1st DEO conducts maintenance

enhancement training
A
M a i n t e n a n c e OIC-Assistant District Engineer All attendees were given
Enhancement Training Allan N. Ladines, while OIC-District certif icates of participation
was conducted by the Engineer Hermon G. Ines gave the awarded by OIC-Maintenance
Department of Public Works and opening keynote speech. Section Chief Nicy Eden DC. Fajota
Highways – Zambales 1st District and Administrative Section Chief
Engineering Office on February Engineer Petronilo Balonzo Jr., Oliveros F. Mora.
10, 2023. Engineer Armando Paneda, and
Maintenance Point Person Melanio In her closing message, Fajota
Held at the function hall on Panuga served as resource persons thanked the participants and
the 3rd Floor of the Extension where participants were taught encouraged them to continue
building of the DEO, a total of 81 about Road and Bridge Defects to improve in the performance
maintenance crew and roadside and Deficiencies, Road Works of their respective tasks for the
workers attended the said learning and Traffic Safety, and Disaster & benefit of their stakeholders and
and development activity which Calamity Response. the entire Maintenance Section.#
was officially opened by former
Maintenance Chief and current
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DPWH Pampanga 2nd DEO’s Year-End Party

Highlights
T
he Department of Public To kindle the spirit of giving, mass presided over by Fr. Carmelo
Works and Highways employees were also given the Agustin, and where employees
Pampanga 2nd District opportunity to partake in an donned their contemporary
Engineering Office definitely had office tradition of conducting a ‘ternos’.
a jampacked Holiday Season as community outreach program.
various activities have been lined Sacks of rice were donated to the “Seeing the cheers as well as the
up by the management to spread detainees and jail officers of the spirit of the season shared through
the joy of this auspicious occasion. Guagua District Jail, and to the these gifts and activities fills our
seminarians and orphans living in hearts with joy and appreciation.
A Belen and Christmas Tree the Somascan Fathers Seminary Everyone deserves to enjoy and
decoration contest kick-off the in Lubao. feel happy this holiday season,
celebration and continued with especially for all the hard work and
the distribution of sacks of rice The culminating activity effort they have put in as well as
and Noche Buena packages to all for the DPWH Pampanga 2nd the competence they have shown
employees. DEO’s Yuletide celebration was a in overcoming the challenges they
Philippine Culture themed Year- have faced this year,” DE Gregorio
End Party that opened with a D. Audea, Jr. said.#

27
NATIONALNEWS
DPWH trust rating up due to FOI: Official

By Mary Judaline Partlow
P
ublic trust and confidence “Before the implementation of In the past, the official said
in the Department the FOI program, people did not the public was not aware of the
of Public Works and know DPWH’s accomplishment,” department’s undertakings,
Highways (DPWH) rose over the he said, admitting that indeed they including the road and bridge
past few years as it implements lacked public engagement before. inventories. Thus, it is easy for them
the government’s Freedom of to criticize and blame the agency.
Information (FOI) program, an FOI, he said, did a lot of things
official said Thursday. for the department as it is not just Because of the absence of public
about informing the public of the engagement, the public had the
Andro Santiago, Officer-in- agency’s gains but is also a means tendency to seek the help of the
Charge (OIC) of the DPWH’s media and even air their grievances
Stakeholders Affairs Division, in to show that they are “committed to on social media platforms, he said.
“And so, what happens is that

these concerns and complaints are
sensationalized instead of focusing
on solutions,” he added.
Since the implementation of

the FOI in 2016, DPWH started
publishing its accomplishments
and other information for the
public to access.
In a Pulse Asia survey in 2017,

DPWH posted a 58 percent public
photo courtesy: Judy Flores Partlow performance rating compared to
a media interview here, said lack public service, that we really focus a recent survey where it rose to 75
of public engagement in the past on the needs of specific people in percent due to public engagement
led to more than 6,000 complaints the community”. and other contributing factors, the
against them. official said.
Santiago was among the guest
But after adopting the FOI speakers in Thursday’s 2023 FOI The DPWH has a public
strategy, where they engaged Roadshow held in this capital city assistance and complaints center
people in discussion, Santiago said and is the first leg of a nationwide that caters to the concerns of the
the number of complaints dropped series undertaken by the FOI people, he added. (PNA)
and subsequently led to a higher Project Management Office under Scan the
trust rating. Even the tag that the the Presidential Communications QR code
department is one of the “corrupt Office. to view
the article
government agencies” has started online
to wane, he added.
28
NATIONALNEWS
DPWH, JICA meet to discuss tech cooperation

project on road disaster prevention
By Kimberly D. Albaño
M
ANILA, Philippines The meeting was held on Output 1 were either completed
– The Department Tuesday, February 14, at the DPWH or scheduled to begin in all pilot
of Public Works and Head Office in Port Area, Manila. regions during the first quarter.
Highways (DPWH) held its second
coordination meeting with the Sadain said, in a statement, Additionally, all regions carried
Japan International Cooperation that the second joint coordinating out various slope protection
Agency (JICA) to discuss the meeting was a progress evaluation projects, are developing an
implementation of the JICA-funded of the project’s continued execution emergency response handbook,
Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) in pilot areas of the Cordillera and are holding various emergency
on road disaster prevention in the Administrative Region (CAR), response or Output 2 training
Philippines. Regions 7 and 11. workshops.
According to the DPWH The pilot regions are anticipated While under Output 3, pilot
on Wednesday, other to complete four outputs in two road segments for danger maps
countermeasures on mountainous years or until 2025. were also identified. – Kimberly D.
roads in the country were also part Albaño, INQUIRER.net intern
of the discussion. Reported outputs are as
follows: Countermeasure Works; Scan the
QR code
“This is a timely assembly of Emergency Response; Hazard to view
experts as the country further Mapping, and; Road Disaster the article
strengthens measures that will Information Management, which online
ensure public safety in case of the will be completed by the JICA
“Big One,” and learning from the counterpart.
recent earthquake devastation
in Turkey and Syria,” JICA-TCP DPWH stated that topographic
Chairman Emil Sadain said. and geographical surveys under
photo courtesy: DPWH Central Office

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FEATURESTORY
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FEATURESTORY
HRAD: Enhancing Efficiency and Empowering

Employees at DPWH Regional Office III
L
ed by Remedios P. Laurel, Human Resource Development: oversees procurement, utilization,
HRAD is a dynamic HRAD’s Human Resource and inventory of supplies and
division supporting Development Section provides equipment. It optimizes resource
DPWH Regional Office III. It continuous training programs allocation and contributes to fiscal
ensures operational efficiency and to enhance employee skills, responsibility.
empowers employees through knowledge, and capabilities.
various administrative services. It invests in the workforce to Cash Management: The Cash
HRAD’s responsibilities include contribute to overall growth and Section manages f inancial
human resource management, success. transactions, including payroll
records management, supply and processing and safekeeping of
property management, and cash Records Management: collections. It ensures transparency,
management. Meticulous professionals in the accountability, and eff icient
Records Management Section financial management.
Human Resource Management: ensure proper maintenance,
HRAD implements policies security, control, retention, and Under the leadership of
on recruitment, employee archiving of physical records. Remedios P. Laurel, HRAD
welfare, performance evaluation, They ensure the integrity and strengthens DPWH Regional
compensation, incentives, and accessibility of critical information Office III by enhancing efficiency,
employee relations. It creates for informed decision-making. empowering employees, and
a positive work environment, driving growth and success.#
supports employees, and fosters Supply and Property
professional growth. Management: HRAD’s Supply and
Property Management Section

DEOs PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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AURORA
Construction of Bridge, Brgy. Obligacion, Baler, Aurora
Construction of Flood Control Structure, Brgy. Lobbot, Dipaculao, Aurora
Construction of a 6.7-meter-wide portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) and provision of paved shoulders with lined canals and catchwalls
in Brgy. Dibut, San Luis, Aurora

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bataan 1st deo
Improvement of off-carriageway along Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), Brgy. Sta. Isabel, Dinalupihan, Bataan
Construction of Flood Control Structure along Balsik River, Daang Bago Section, Dinalupihan, Bataan
Construction of Paved Road along Jose Abad Santos Ave. (JASA), Dinalupihan, Bataan
34
bataan 2nd deo
Construction of Flood Control Structure along Paysawan River, Brgy. Paysawan, Bagac, Bataan
Construction of Multipurpose Building, Municipality of Mariveles, Bataan

35
DEOs
DEOs PROJECT
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
bulacan 1st deo
Construction of Road at Brgy. Santor, City of Malolos, Bulacan
Construction of River Control Project along Angat River, San Jose Section Baliuag, Bulacan
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DEOs
DEOs PROJECT
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
bulacan 2nd deo
Construction of Road, Barangay Binagbag, Angat, Bulacan
Asset Preservation - Preventive Maintenance - Tertiary Roads, Gen Alejo Santos Highway, Angat, Bulacan

37
nueva ecija 1st deo
Construction of Multipurpose Building, Legislative Building (Municipal Grounds), Brgy. Sagaba, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija
Construction of Multipurpose Building, (Public Market), Brgy. Sto. Niño 3rd, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
Construction of 319.4-lineal Meter Slope Protection/Concrete LIning of Malayop Creek, Brgy. Dulong Bayan, Quezon, Nueva Ecija
38
nueva ecija 2nd deo
Improvement/Rehabilitation of Off-carriageway along JCT Tablang-Gabaldon Road, Nueva Ecija
Rehabilitation of Digmala River Control, Brgy. Ariendo, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
Construction of Flood Mitigation Structure along Peñaranda River, Brgy. San Roque, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija

39
pampanga 1st deo
Rehabilitation of Multipurpose Building, San Carlos, Mexico, Pampanga
Construction of Multipurpose Building, San Jose Matulid, Mexico, Pampanga
Rehabilitation of Multipurpose Building, San Miguel, Mexico, Pampanga
40
pampanga 2nd deo
Construction of Slope Protection along Porac River, Pio Section, Porac, Pampanga
Rehabilitation of Lubao Bridge, Along San Fernando-Lubao Road, Lubao, Pampanga
Rehabilitation of Canal System, Porac Gumain River Irrigation System (PORAC RIS), Guagua, Pampanga

pampanga 3rd deo
Replacement of San Ildefonso Bridge, Brgy. San Ildefonso, Magalang, Pampanga
Construction of Reinforced Concrete Slope Protection with Road Dike along Abacan River, Brgy. Pulung Maragul, Angeles City, Pampanga
(Asphalt Overlay) Arayat-Magalang-Mabalacat Road, Brgy. Sto. Rosario, Magalang and Brgy. Bundagul, Mabalacat, Pampanga
42
tarlac 1st deo
Construction of Multipurpose Building, San Francisco, Tarlac City, Tarlac
Construction of Farm-to-Market Road, Brgy. Sta. Ines, Paniqui, Tarlac
Construction of Road, Balaoang, Tarlac

43
zambales 1st deo
Construction of Flood MItigation Structure, Tambak River (Upstream), Phase III, Zambales
Construction of Multipurpose Building, Brgy. Capayawan, Municipality of Botolan, Zambales
Construction of Flood MItigation Structure, Tambak River (Upstream), Phase IV, Iba, Zambales
44
zambales 2nd deo
Asset Preservation Program, Preventive Maintenance - Primary Roads Jose Abad Santos Ave (JASA), K0122+493 - K0122+731, Olongapo City
Flood Management Program, Construction/Maintenance of Flood Mitigation Structures and Drainage Systems, Rehabilitation of Cabaoangan
Creek, Subic, Zambales
Convergence and Special Support Program, Sustainable Infrastructure Projects Alleviating Gaps (SIPAG) Access Roads and/or Bridges from the
National Road/s to Major/Strategic Public buildings/Facilities, Construction of Road at Barangay San Rafael, San Marcelino, Zambales

45
GADCORNER
46
GADCORNER
GAD
CORNER
We are all equal!
T
his is what Public Works to participate in the activities year until 2028 which is, “WE
and Highways Region lined up by the Department to for Gender Equality and Inclusive
3 Director Roseller commemorate the 2023 National Society”.
Tolentino reiterated at the start Women’s Month.
of the month-long celebration According to the PCW, “the
of National Women’s Month this “It is important for us men new theme sparks a renewed
March 2023. to think about how gender commitment to the advocacy
influences the opportunities we and banks on the gains achieved
DPWH offices in Region III, have in life and how sometimes, during the 2016-2022 theme,
Tolentino said, advocate for these opportunities do not come WE Make CHANGE Work for
maintaining a gender-equitable to women because they are Women, which emphasized the
workplace - an environment women,” Ayag said. need for compassionate and
where male and female harmonized networks towards
employees are considered Ayag suggested that men gender equality and women’s
equal members and are free to in the workplace should push empowerment (GEWE).”
participate in all types of social and promote gender equality
activities and both are given policies and they can start by The recurring theme, as stated
equal employment opportunities. simply recognizing the ideas of by the PCW, also aligns with
their female colleagues fairly, by the Philippine Development
“Management always ensures listening to their perspective, Plan 2023-2028, which aims
that men and women are treated and by considering their inputs for “deep economic and social
as equal partners in infrastructure in the programs and projects transformation to reinvigorate
development and that their rights implemented by the DPWH. job creation and accelerate
are equally respected,” Tolentino poverty reduction by steering the
added. Meanwhile, the Philippine economy back on a high-growth
Commission on Women (PCW) path.”#
Assistant Regional Director launched a new recurring theme
Denise Maria M. Ayag on the other for the celebration of National
hand encouraged all employees Women’s Month starting this

47
GADCORNER
48
GADCORNER

49
HRNEWS
50
HRNEWS
Happy
Retirement
CYNTHIA D.
ENRIQUEZ
We extend our warmest

congratulations to Cynthia
Enriquez, Finance Division
Chief of the Department of
Public Works and Highways -
Region III, on the occasion of
her retirement. Your
unwavering commitment to
excellence and tireless
dedication to the department
have been an inspiration to us
all. You have made a lasting
impact on our organization,
and your contributions will be
remembered for years to
come. We wish you a happy
and fulfilling retirement, and
express our deepest
appreciation for your
exceptional service.

INPHOTOS
INPHOTOS
INPHOTOS
Quarterly Dialogue of Administrative Officers
Chief Administrative Officer Remedios Laurel facilitated on March 31, 2023 the quarterly dialogue among
the Administrative Officers of DPWH Region III, wherein they discussed various issues and concerns
related to administrative functions.
Some of the topics that were covered during the meeting include the implementation of newly issued
Department Orders and the compliance of Regional and District Engineering Offices with various office
guidelines. These guidelines included the Conduct of Physical Count of PPEs and the Hiring and Rehiring
of Contract of Service Employees.#
52
INPHOTOS
lenten recollection
A Holy Mass and Lenten Recollection held on March 23, 2023 at the DPWH Regional Office III Gymnasium
was attended by employees of the Regional and District Engineering Offices of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.#

53
INPHOTOS
1st quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
DPWH -ADEO performs ‘duck, cover and hold’ procedure during Q1 NSED
Bataan 1st DEO Joins CY 2023 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
DPWH Bataan 2nd DEO participates in 2023 Q1 NSED
NE 1st DEO holds 1Q earthquake drill
54
INPHOTOS
1st quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
NE 1st DEO holds 1Q earthquake drill
DPWH NE 2nd DEO participates in Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2023
DPWH Tarlac 1st DEO joins 1st quarter NSED
DPWH Zambales 1st District Engineering Office participates in NDRRMC’s nationwide simultaneous
earthquake drill
55
HEALTH
Staying fit and healthy when you sit at

a desk all day
L
et’s face it. The desk job
you work at isn’t doing your
midsection any favors. It’s
hard to stay fit when you sit all
day. It’s not just your fitness that’s
at stake either. All that sitting is
slowly hurting your overall health.
Lack of physical activity is linked to
health problems like heart disease,
diabetes, and even breast or colon
cancer. Unfortunately, desk jobs
are becoming more common in
our modern life. And we need
those jobs to take care of our
basic necessities. So, how can you
balance your desk job with your
health and fitness? It takes some
work, but it’s possible. Try these
ideas.
Take mini breaks
Just because you work at a

desk job doesn’t mean you are
glued to your desk all day. Get
up at least once an hour to walk
around. Go to the bathroom. Get a
drink. Chat with a coworker about
an upcoming project (just make
sure you aren’t sitting).
Take advantage of lunch breaks

Instead of buckling down for a long forced to walk across the parking
It’s tempting to sit and relax on meeting, try suggesting that your lot. Little decisions can add up to
your lunch break. But, by lunch, group takes a walking meeting. more physical activity.
your body can benefit from a Walk around the office or even the Utilize your time outside of work
short walk. You don’t even need block while you hash out ideas for
to go far for it to be effective. Invite your next project. Just because you work at a desk
coworkers and make a daily routine for eight hours a day doesn’t mean
of it. Alternate between sitting and you have to go home and sit in
standing front of the television for another
Stretch or move at your desk eight hours. Find ways to work
Some office environments active time into your life outside
You need a quick break more encourage standing at your desk of work. Take a group exercise class,
often than every hour. Take 30 with special desks that allow you hit the gym early in the morning,
seconds to stretch. Touch your toes, to either sit or stand. If your desk or go for a walk with your family
do some quick jumping jacks, or doesn’t, don’t be discouraged. in the evening.
even sit ups. It doesn’t take much Stand when you can. For example,
to get your blood pumping. Get make all phone calls while standing. Even if you’re healthy, spending
an under-desk elliptical to help Try sitting for 30 minutes and then all day sitting isn’t good for your
get your blood pumping during standing for 30 minutes. health. But, with some planning,
an easy project. Whatever you can you can incorporate more
do to move while in place will help Skip the elevator movement into your daily life.#
your body stay active and healthy.
It’s easy to let the elevator
become part of your daily routine. Scan the
Encourage walking meetings QR code
If you find yourself using it too to view
Meetings are the status quo often, try taking the stairs regularly the article
of most office environments. instead. Also, try parking farther online
away from the building so you are
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HEALTH
Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury

By Mayo Clinic Staff
H
eavy lifting, repetitive Combine aerobic exercise, such your lower back. Adjust the height
movements and sitting as swimming or walking, with of your chair so that your feet rest
at a desk all day can take exercises that strengthen and flat on the floor or on a footrest and
a toll on your back. Get the facts stretch your back muscles and your thighs are parallel to the floor.
about back pain at work and how abdomen. Exercises that increase Remove your wallet or cellphone
to prevent it. your balance and strength can also from your back pocket when sitting
decrease your risk of falling and to prevent putting extra pressure
Whether it’s dull and achy or injuring your back. Consider tai chi, on your buttocks or lower back.
sharp and stabbing, back pain yoga and weight-bearing exercises
can make it hard to concentrate that challenge your balance. Lift properly. When lifting
on your job. Unfortunately, many and carrying a heavy object, get
occupations — such as close to the object, bend
nursing, construction your knees and tighten
and factory work — your stomach muscles.
can place signif icant Use your leg muscles
demands on your back. to support your body as
Even routine office work you stand up. Hold the
can cause or worsen back object close to your body.
pain. Understand what Maintain the natural curve
causes back pain at work of your back. Don’t twist
and what you can do to when lifting. If an object
prevent it. is too heavy to lift safely,
ask someone to help you.
Common causes of Modify repetitive tasks.
back pain at work Use lifting devices, when
A number of factors can available, to help you lift
contribute to back pain at loads. Try to alternate
work. For example: physically demanding
tasks with less demanding
Force. Exerting too ones. If you work at a
much force on your back computer, make sure that
— such as by lifting or your monitor, keyboard,
moving heavy objects — mouse and chair are
can cause injury. positioned properly. If
Repetition. Repeating certain For most healthy adults, the you frequently talk on the phone
movements, especially those that Department of Health and Human and type or write at the same time,
involve twisting or rotating your Services recommends at least place your phone on speaker or
spine, can injure your back. 150 minutes a week of moderate use a headset. Avoid unnecessary
Inactivity. An inactive job or a aerobic activity or 75 minutes a bending, twisting and reaching.
desk job can contribute to back week of vigorous aerobic activity Limit the time you spend carrying
pain, especially if you have poor — preferably spread throughout heavy briefcases, purses and bags.
posture or sit all day in a chair with the week — and strength training Listen to your body. If you must
inadequate back support. exercises at least twice a week. sit for a prolonged period, change
Back pain and lifestyle factors your position often. Periodically
Of course, factors such as aging, If you smoke, quit. Smoking walk around and gently stretch
obesity and poor physical condition reduces blood flow to your lower your muscles to relieve tension.
can also contribute to back pain. spine, which can contribute to Examine your work environment
While you can’t control your age, spinal disk degeneration and and address situations that might
you can focus on maintaining a slow healing from back injuries. aggravate your back. Even simple
healthy weight, which minimizes Coughing associated with smoking steps can help prevent back injury
stress on your back. can also cause back pain. and pain.#
Start by eating a healthy diet. Preventing back pain at work

Make sure you get enough calcium You can take steps to avoid and Scan the
and vitamin D. These nutrients prevent back pain and injuries at QR code
can help prevent a condition that work. For example: to view
the article
causes your bones to become Pay attention to posture. When
online
weak and brittle (osteoporosis). standing, balance your weight
Osteoporosis is responsible for evenly on your feet. Don’t slouch.
many of the bone fractures that To promote good posture when
lead to back pain. sitting, choose a chair that supports

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SPIRITUAL AND MORAL EMPOWERMENT
58
SPIRITUAL AND MORAL EMPOWERMENT
The Lord is my Shepherd

By: Tim McConnell
A
ccording to one Bible “I will fear no evil, for you are generations of believers have
app, the most popular with me.” claimed this powerful promise.
verse of 2020 was Isaiah Notice how the psalmist refers
41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you.” Psalm 23 encourages us with to God directly as “you” here. This
In 2019, it was Philippians 4:6: “Do at least three truths about God as truth was very personal for him!
not be anxious about anything.” our Shepherd. First, He provides Which verse of this psalm
In 2018, it was also Isaiah 41:10, and all we need: “I lack nothing” (v. 1). best describes your current
in 2017, it was Joshua 1:9: “Do not This doesn’t mean our wish list is circumstances? Are you enjoying
be afraid; do not be discouraged.” His agenda. God’s provision for us is green pastures? Or, are you in the
Clearly, our lives in this fallen world based on His wisdom and sovereign depths of a dark valley? In either
are dominated by fear and worry. purposes. But as His sheep, we can case, rejoice and trust in God’s
Our only genuine source of hope be sure His “goodness and love will loving care.
is God. Thankfully, those who follow me all the days of my life”
follow God have the Lord as our (v. 6). Pray with Us
Shepherd. Sheep and shepherds
are our topic of Bible study this Second, “He guides me along Oh Lord, our Shepherd, calm our
month. Throughout Scripture, the right paths” (v. 3). This requires hearts with the truths that David
sheep, shepherds, and flocks both knowledge of righteousness proclaims. In Your wisdom You
are mentioned a combined 500 and practical wisdom to choose provide all we need, guiding us in
times! In fact, sheep are the most it in our daily lives. This is “for his righteousness and dwelling with
frequently mentioned animals in name’s sake”—His glory is always us through both dark and peaceful
the Bible. the primary purpose. Finally, God times.
is always with us (v. Scan the
4). This is true even QR code
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, and especially in to view
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your the darkest valleys the article
rod and your staff, they comfort me. or circumstances. online
His presence
Psalm 23:4 means we need
fear no evil. Many
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what

Do Not Be Anxious you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will
wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than
By: Lloyd Wicker clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or
reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father
SCRIPTURE READING — feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
MATTHEW 6:25-34 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to
S
your life?
everal times in these verses
Jesus says, “Do not worry,” Matthew 6:25-34
or “Do not be anxious.” Yet
simply telling an anxious person
to stop being anxious rarely helps. drives my desire for control, and God, who is in control, also loves
Does anyone who is anxious make realizing that I’m not in control us and knows what is best for us—
the choice to be that way? Why, intensifies my insecurity—and the always.
then, would Jesus say this? His result is anxiety.
words run much deeper than Father, help us to let go of our
simply saying “Stop it.” He reminds Jesus points out that God worry and stop being anxious about
us that there are things beyond our provides abundantly for the birds tomorrow. Teach us to trust in you,
control that require us to trust in of the air and the flowers of the knowing you will work all things
God’s care and provision. field. God cares deeply for all of his for good, in line with your purpose
creation. So we can be confident and for your glory. Amen.#
I’ve had to learn this lesson that God will certainly provide for
repeatedly in life. I’ve never been in us. Scan the
charge. Yet my humanness wants QR code
desperately to be in control. I don’t to view
And with God’s providence the article
like being dependent on others. comes his amazing power to reset online
And I often give lip-service to my our focus in life. We cannot get past
dependence on God. My insecurity our anxiety without knowing that

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22 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

think Jervin T. Marasigan

facebook.com/dpwhph Albert Jonah M. Medina

Maria Wilma V. Van Den Heever

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 33

“We are bent on improving

44 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH R3 to implement 2,452 projects worth

The Regional Director added Meanwhile, Tolentino revealed

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 55

66 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH Region III hosts 2nd Unified Directors’

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 77

88 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH inaugurates P237.9-M bridge project in Tarlac

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 99

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 1111

RD Tolentino, ARD Ayag attend Bataan-Cavite

1212 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH-R3 EMD extends support to BOE

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 1313

DPWH-BOE assists in loading DSWD relief resources

1414 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH-R3 conducts 3-day Intermediate Training for

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 1515

Feature | DPWH commemorates Ash Wednesday

1616 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 1717

DPWH conducts PGS Strategy Refresh

The strategic planning

For two (2) days, the PGS

1818 DPWH | REGIONAL OFFICE III

DPWH sets standard design for solar-powered

“In future DPWH projects

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 1919

Profiles | Engr. Kenneth Edward Torrella Fernando

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 2121

DPWH bags awards in ADC 2023 Sportsfest

Ocular inspection of ongoing construction of

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 23

DPWH joins Mega Job Fair in Bulacan

had the opportunity to choose from

Also present at the event were

DPWH – NE 2nd DEO joins clean-up drive on World

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 25

DPWH Pampanga 1st DEO to implement major infra

DPWH Zambales 1st DEO conducts maintenance

DPWH Pampanga 2nd DEO’s Year-End Party

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 27

DPWH trust rating up due to FOI: Official

“And so, what happens is that

Since the implementation of

In a Pulse Asia survey in 2017,

DPWH, JICA meet to discuss tech cooperation

photo courtesy: DPWH Central Office

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 29

HRAD: Enhancing Efficiency and Empowering

INFRA BULLETIN | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 1 3131