The Doric Column - July to December 2022

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e started out strong and we aim to maintain this momentum
throughout this year so that we can attain our goal of delivering
high impact and up to standard projects that serve the needs of
the Filipino people.
I am truly in awe of the dedication of all our staff thus I would like to
express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who made our exceedingly
impressive achievements possible. I hope I can be an even more effective
instrument to push each of you to reach your potential as public servants.
As agents of development and as nation builders, let us perform our
duties as enthusiastically as we can, despite the various adversaries and
challenges we face. Know that no matter how tiring and demanding our
jobs are, we are working for the benefit of our stakeholders and the future
of our country.

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ur advocacy for open and transparent communication with our
stakeholders has given us the opportunity to share many of our
success stories as well as numerous achievements that highlight the
hard work and efforts of everyone in Pampanga 2nd District Engineering
Office.
Life itself is a process of self-discovery and becoming, that is why I have
so much gratitude to my colleagues for keeping the ball rolling despite
the countless challenges they face, and I am infinitely proud of how they
overcome these adversities and come out with more knowledge and
experience that they use to better themselves.
May we always be proficient, capable, and effective public servants and
strive to be the best version of ourselves in all aspects of our lives.

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NATIONAL NEWS
S
ecretary Manuel M. Bonoan has formally
assumed his role as head of the Department
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
He succeeded Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado
Outgoing Acting Secretary Mercado
handed over the DPWH flag symbolizing reins of the
agency during a simple turnover ceremony
held Friday, July 1, 2022 at the DPWH Central
Office Multi-Purpose Hall in Port Area, Manila.
Secretary Bonoan’s appointment to
DPWH is a homecoming of sort.
He has an extensive career as a public servant that
started at DPWH as early as 1966, spanning four (4)
decades until his retirement in 2010 as Senior
Undersecretary.
of completing unfinished flagship projects of the previous
administration and push new infrastructure initiatives.
After the turnover ceremony, Secretary Bonoan
immediately convene a meeting with the
Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries,
Regional Directors, Bureau Directors, Service Directors,
and Project Directors and laid out his policies and priorities.
“Let us work together, let us continue work as a
team”, Secretary Bonoan told DPWH officials.
His practice as a professional civil engineer
continued when he joined the private sector and became top
executive of one of the leading companies engaged in the
construction, management and operation of
expressway network.
With all the qualifications and experiences as
professional civil engineer and wisdom that he has
earned in his illustrious career in both public and
private sectors, Secretary Bonoan was picked by
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to lead the daunting task

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he Philippines’ Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH) has fostered greater
collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for
tunnel engineering and road infrastructure development.
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was formally signed
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Manila by DPWH Secretary
Manuel M. Bonoan and Senior Undersecretary
Emil K. Sadain, and MLIT Vice Minister for
Engineering Affairs Mikio Yoshioka to further
strengthen mutual cooperation, business relations, and capacity
development in relation to the construction and
operation & maintenance (O&M) of road tunnels and related
facilities in the ongoing Davao City Bypass Construction
Project and the proposed Dalton Pass East Alternative Road
Project.
Japan is a leading authority in tunneling technology as
it has always been at the forefront of advancement in
construction and engineering with state-of-the-art
equipment and world-renowned machineries. This nation
also has a large network of controlled-access toll expressways.
With the signed MOC, a first workshop was also launched
on the sharing and transfer of Japanese construction,
O&M technologies and expertise with the event an
opportune occasion to encourage business
match-making of companies between the Philippines
and Japan.
The workshop was attended by over 100 Japanese nationals
led by no less than the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko, MLIT Vice Minister
Yoshioka, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Philippine Office Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema,
and delegates from leading Japanese construction firms.
The Philippine side was headed by DPWH Senior
Undersecretary Sadain, Assistant Secretary
Constante A. Llanes Jr., Project Directors Benjamin A.
Bautista, Ramon A. Arriola III and Rodrigo I. Delos Reyes;
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
Assistant Secretary Roderick M. Planta; Department of Finance
(DOF) Executive Director Helena B. Habulan; Public Private
Partnership (PPP) Center Deputy Executive Director Eleazar
A. Ricote; and among other construction business leaders.
In his message, DPWH Secretary Bonoan lauded this workshop
event organized by Senior Undersecretary Sadain and MLIT as
it will open many opportunities for strategic partnership and
collaboration to support current efforts of the administration
of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of continuing
infrastructure programs and initiatives to ‘build better more’.
Senior Undersecretary Sadain, in-charge of Unified
Project Management Office (UPMO) operations
implementing large scale infrastructure projects, said that
technical assistance and loan grants from
JICA paved the way for some of the flagship
infrastructure projects in the Philippines today.
JICA is the Philippines largest bilateral Official
Development Assistance (ODA) partner with ongoing
development cooperation projects nationwide across
key sectors of infrastructure development, disaster risk
reduction, health, education, agriculture, and among others.
In support of the ‘build better more’ campaign, DPWH
Assistant Secretary Llanes Jr. shared the country’s
traffic decongestion program anchored on the
masterplan on high standard highway network
development which include the Davao City Bypass Road Project.
The construction works and applied tunneling technology
in the on-going Davao City Bypass Project was discussed
by Project Director Akira Mito of the Shimizu-Ulticon-
Takenaka joint venture while officials of Nippon
Expressway Company, Metropolitan Expressway
Company, and Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway
Company shared their experience and proven expertise in the
construction and operations and maintenance of road tunnel in
mountainous, undersea, and urban areas as well as
long-span bridges.
“We are very grateful to the MLIT for sharing
expertise and transferring technology on the construction,
operation and management of road tunnels with us. This
technology will be extremely useful in bringing some of
our flagship infrastructure projects to fruition”, said Senior
Undersecretary Sadain.
Meanwhile, the respective programs and projects of the two
(2) expressway concessionaires in the Philippines that will play
key role in connecting places and improving mobility towards
nation building were discussed by Mr. Raoul Eduardo C.
Romulo and Mr. Allan G. Alfon of San Miguel Holdings
Corporation and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation,
respectively.

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DISTRICT NEWS
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) -
Region III, in partnership with the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) – Central Luzon, conducted
three days of Risk Communication Seminar for the various District
Public Affairs and Information Unit (DPAIU) of its constituents.
“This learning and development activity is an opportunity for
our information officers and their teams to learn the basics of
risk communication. It will also increase their understanding of
the importance of providing the public with accurate information
and for them to learn how to combat misinformation,” said Chief
Administrative Officer Remedios Q. Laurel in her welcoming speech.
The discussion proper was led by PIA Central Luzon
Assistant Regional Director Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu and Ms. Gabriela
Liana S. Barela who imparted valuable knowledge and real-life
application of risk communication with respect to DPWH’s function.
DPAIU staff and officers facilitate the communication between their
offices and its stakeholders which prove the importance of accurate
and on-time dissemination of information in forms of press releases,
especially travel advisories, that inform the public of possible traffic
hazards and driving situations that may affect or pose a risk to them.

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Employees of the Department of Public Works and
Highways Pampanga 2nd District Engineering
Office were reintroduced to office policies that might
be normally overlooked in a 3-day reorientation
program organized by the Human Resource and Administrative
Section (HRAS).
Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer B. Gonzales facilitated the
morning sessions that reoriented district employees on office
decorum, while the topic “Continuing
Personal Evaluation” was discussed by
Ms. Kathleen B. Gonzales, RPm, MS* in the afternoon sessions.
During the seminar, employees were taught to make
positive and accurate self-assessments that would help
them in their personal and professional growth, and were
guided in evaluating their attitudes about their careers.
“As public servants, we must ensure that we uphold proper office
decorum and demonstrate our professionalism as government
employees through our thoughts and actions. This is reflected in our
adherence to office rules and regulations, as well as in our attitudes
about work and how we perform our duties,” AO Gonzales said.
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. pushed for the conduct of
the 3-day learning activity to make employees aware of how their
performance and devotion to duty affects the overall success of the
organization, and expressed his confidence that through this, district
employees will be motivated to be ethical and effective public servants.

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DISTRICT NEWS
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he Samahan ng mga Kawaning Nagkaikaisa (SAMAKANA)
Pampanga 2nd DEO Chapter recently donated office supplies
to several elementary schools in Guagua and Floridablanca.
SAMAKANA President Dorina Mendoza and Vice-President
Gener Permites led the activity with full support from District Engineer
Gregorio Audea, Jr. and district employees.
Teachers from Paguiruan Elementary School supervised by
Principal III Lalaine C. Sumandal; Floridablanca New
Resettlement Elementary School headed by Principal IV
Rolly C. Marcelo; and Talang Elementary School led by Head Teacher III
Marian C. Alipio; received the needed supplies such as bond
papers to be used in the preparation of learning
materials as well as facemasks and alcohol that
help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
According to DE Audea, the said activity was their way
of supporting the Department of Education in its goal
of providing schools, particularly teachers, with the
materials needed to provide quality education to students.
“I am grateful that our office has helped three public schools that will
surely benefit their students as well. Also, a big thanks to all the officers
and members of SAMAKANA who initiated this project,” Audea said.
Meanwhile, school officials expressed their gratitude for the program
and the support provided by SAMAKANA and Pampanga 2nd DEO.
Audea assured that the DPWH will continue to carry-out
maintenance activities in public schools such as repainting of
pedestrian lanes and maintaining drainage systems near schools.

DISTRICT NEWS 13
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he “Lakbay Alalay” station of the Department of
Public Works and Highways - Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office located at the corner of Jose Abad Santos
Avenue (JASA) and San Antonio-Floridablanca Road (K0079 + 800)
has been reactivated to serve the motorist traveling during “Undas”
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr., said that their uniformed
personnel equipped with the necessary tools were deployed at the
motorist assistance center to provide round-the-clock assistance
from October 28 to noon on November 2.
Audea added that the DPWH has ensured that motorists
traveling on All Saint’s Day feel safe and secure as they go on with
their journey.
DPWH has been constantly reminding motorists to exercise
caution and strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations to
ensure their safety and avoid any inconvenience.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office underwent a regular ISO 9001:2015
compliance audit conducted by the Internal Quality Audit (IQA) on July
27-29, 2022 to assess their adherence with the quality management system.
The 3-day remote audit held via Zoom was headed by IQA auditors
Michael G. Cabrera and John Steven Castillo, where interviews with District executives,
section chiefs, and other concerned personnel included, along with the evaluation of records
and documents were conducted to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement.
“This yearly audit reminds us that we must always strive to do better and we
should always leave room for improvement so that we can best fulfill our
purpose as public servants,” says District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr.
Despite the relatively strong earthquake felt during the remote audit’s
entrance conference and the slight delay in its continuation, the Pampanga 2nd
DEO still showed their commitment and went on with the virtual assessment.
This is proof that no matter what happens, they will continue to strive for
excellence and deliver world-class quality service for the benefit of its stakeholders.

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DISTRICT NEWS
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he Department of Public Works and Highways
- Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office in
partnership with the Local Government of
Sasmuan recently conducted a cleanup drive along the
Guagua-Pasak riverbank adjacent to the Sasmuan Public
Market.
According to District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr., this
cleanup activity is linked to the ongoing rehabilitation and
restoration of the coastal and marine ecosystem of Manila Bay.
“The DPWH is one of the 13 mandamus agencies
obliged to carry out activities related to the Manila Bay
rehabilitation as prescribed in the Writ of Continuing
Mandamus issued by the Supreme Court,” Audea said.
The District Engineer added that the DPWH is also part
of the Task Force responsible for the implementation of
programs or projects that will promote sustainable
development and help improve the quality of water in
Manila Bay.
“This task force was created by President Rodrigo Duterte
in 2019 by virtue of Administrative Order No. 16, and as a
member, our duties include the cleaning of coastal areas and
the removal of structures and other encroachments built on
waterways that discharge into the Manila Bay,” Audea furthered.
Sasmuan Mayor Catalina Bagasina Cabrera, Vice
Mayor Mamerto Tamayo Jr., and Municipal Planning and
Development Coordinator Engr. Gillermo Angeles also
participated in the one-day activity supervised by
OIC-District Maintenance Engineer Romeo David and
assisted by Engr. Mark Ryan Punzalan, and
Engr. Ma. Jennifer Muldong.

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he Quality Assurance Section (QAS) of the
Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) Pampanga 2nd District Engineering
Office was subjected to the annual evaluation of its Two-Star
Materials Testing Laboratory compliance by the Bureau of
Research and Standards (BRS) representatives Lawrence
Alfred Alipio and Emelita V. Jorge last August 30, 2022.
The testing laboratory operated by the QAS was
evaluated based on their compliance to the following criteria:
availability of testing equipment and apparatus,
competence and capabilityof the laboratory personnel to
conduct specific tests on materials,
laboratory workspace, observance of health and
safety standards, calibration of equipment and
apparatus, and third-party certification for three-star
categories.
This assessment is undertaken in compliance to Department
Order No. 126, Amendment to D.O. No 11, Series of 2013
called “Star Rating of DPWH Regional and District Materials
Testing Laboratories” that authorizes laboratories to perform
tests to “measure, examine, evaluate, or otherwise determine
the characteristics or performance of materials or product”.
In accordance to this Department Order, the BRS monitors
and evaluates the tests conducted by the various district
laboratories to ensure compliance with the standards and
guidelines set by the bureau to guarantee the efficiency and
proper quality in the construction of government public works.

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FEATURE
All hands-on-deck as the Department of Public Works and
Highways partnered with the Department of
Education for the conduct of the annual
“Brigada Eskwela”, but this time, in preparation for the
continuation of the face-to-face classes that started yesterday
The Maintenance Section of the Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office led by OIC-Section Chief Romeo David assisted
12 different schools in the second district of Pampanga in repainting
pedestrian lanes, pruning trees, cleaning school grounds and other
activities that will ensure the safety of teachers, students and their guardians.
“Providing assistance to these schools for the long-awaited
resumption of face-to-face classes is a fulfillment and proof that our
country is gradually recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
We hope that through this program, these schools will be able
to provide our students with a better learning environment,”
DE Gregorio Audea, Jr. said.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Jelen P. Galan, Principal of Lauc Pao Elementary
School expressed her gratitude to the Pampanga 2nd DEO and in
a statement said, “On behalf of Lauc Pao Elementary School, bilang
pong principal dito, malugod po kaming nagpapasalamat sa naitulong
ng DPWH. Hindi lang po kase safety ang concern nila kundi yung
paghahanda parin po ng mga eskwelahan para sa pagbabalik-aral ng
mga bata.”
She also reiterated the importance of collaborative efforts
between agencies to further push our recovery, “Of course, sa
ibang agencies, sana po magkaroon pa kami ng pagkakataon na
maka-partner po kayo kagaya ng nagawa ng DPWH. Maraming
Salamat po at inaasahan po namin ang patuloy niyong pagsuporta.”
The schools assisted by the district office were the following:
Baruya Elementary School, Baruya Highschool, Graciano Paule
Elementary School, DHVSU Lubao Campus, Lauc Pao Elementary School,
Sta. Cruz Elementary School, San Antonio Elementary School,
Sta. Monica Elementary School, Carmencita Elementary School,
San Roque Dau Elementary School, Sta. Maria Elementary School, and
Sta. Barbara Elementary School.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office
received a Plaque of Appreciation from the
355th Aviation Engineering Wing in celebration
of its 75th Founding Anniversary on October 14, 2022.
“We are grateful for this recognition. This award
is a welcome reminder for us that while it is our
duty to serve the Filipino people to the best of
our ability, our efforts do not go unnoticed. It is
truly heartwarming to be considered an
‘instrumental stakeholder’ of the 355th AEW,” Audea said.
The plaque was given as an expression of gratitude for
“invaluable services rendered” for the construction
of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
(HADR) Alert Center and the 20-Bay
Maintenance Shed as well as other
infrastructure for the 355th AEW in Basa Air Base.
Audea added that the recognition is a testament of
DPWH’s commitment to collaborate with various
agencies towards a more secure,
progressive, and developed country.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways -
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office was recently
recognized by the Bureau of Fire Protection - Guagua Fire
Station for assisting in the improvement of their facility.
SINSP Dennis M. Mamawan, Guagua Municipal Fire
Marshal emphasized that the DPWH through its
local office in Guagua provides them with “invaluable
support” in meeting their infrastructure-related needs.
In receiving the Certificate of Appreciation, District Engineer
Gregorio Audea, Jr. said, “It is heartening that the Guagua Fire
Station has recognized our office as their partner in achieving
excellence in public service. This award will also remind and inspire us
to fulfill our duties to serve the Filipino people to the best of our ability.”
Mamawan added that Audea’s assistance was sought
for the improvement of the fire station’s driveway
located along Jose Abad Santos Avenue that now allows them to
provide a faster fire response to protect more lives and property.
This is a testament to DPWH’s dedication in building
synergism with other government agencies and in
extending their support to meet their needs, Mamawan concluded.

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DPWH Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office is
an ally and proud supporter of the campaign for a
VAW-free community.
DPWH P2DEO showed its commitment and dedication
towards this campaign by filming and producing an AVP entitled
“Kakampi” where they emphasize the availability of support
and assistance for victims of violence or domestic abuse who are
seeking for help.
They further showed support for this campaign by
wearing shirts that raise awareness for this advocacy.
“Domestic violence and abuse can feel very isolating and scary,
but knowing that they have a shoulder to lean on and an ally
to rely on can help encourage victims to break free from their
suffering and seek help. We hope that though our message is
simple, we can make an impact on the community and help
combat violence against women,” DE Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. said.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways
Pampanga 2nd District Engineer
Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. was invited as a
guest speaker for the pre-anniversary
activities of the 355th Aviation Engineering Wing’s
which included the blessing and turn-over of the
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
Alert Center as part of its 75th
Founding Anniversary celebration.
The P5.7 million, 540sqm Humanitarian Assistance
and Disaster Relief (HADR) Alert Center constructed
during the incumbency of Lieutenant General Allen T.
Paredes was spearheaded by now retired Brigadier
General Ralph L. Mamauag, 25th Wing Commander, and
realized under the term of Brigadier General George A.
Blanco with the support and initiative of Former Pampanga
2nd District Representative Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo.
The HADR aims to enhance the Unit’s preparedness
and responsiveness to the community during disasters.
Furthermore, the completion of the 20-bay
maintenance shed is also a testament to the 355th Aviation
Engineering Wing’s capability to provide not only
engineering constructions but also commitment
to provide readily deployable personnel and Heavy
Engineering Equipment (HEE) for any
humanitarian assistance, risk related and
disaster-mitigation response, and combat aviation
support in times of conflict.

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he Engineering Survey and
Investigation Unit, or as they fondly refer to
themselves as the “Team Survey”, under the
Planning and Design Section is
responsible for all necessary field surveys and
investigations which may include topographic and
other surveys.
They ensure that survey activities are carried
out in accordance with the design guidelines,
criteria, and standards adopted by the DPWH.
DPWH Pampanga 2nd DEO’s Team
Survey has 10 members consisting of an
Instrument Man, Rod Man, and CAD
Operators headed by Unit Head
Engr. Eunice F. Dimaun.
What are the duties of TEAM SURVEY?
They implement policies, criteria/standards
guidelines, and procedures for engineering surveys and
investigation of public works projects within the district;
They conduct and review survey plans for the planning
and design of public works and highways projects;
They conduct inspection and investigation upon
request/complaints of affected structures within the
right of way (ROW);
They undertake, upon request/instruction,
engineering surveys and investigations of highways,
bridges and other public works projects;
Lastly, they prepare/interpret and compile survey
plan, data and controls, and profiles/cross sections.

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uring the flag raising ceremony held
on Novermber 14, 2022, officials and
employees of the DPWH Pampanga 2nd
District Engineering Office raised their
right hands and pledged their commitment against
illegal drugs in commemoration of the Drug
Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) week 2022.
“We are aware and appreciate the efforts
of the national government through the
Dangerous Drug Board to curb the spread of
illegal drugs. It is only fitting that we show
our support, however simple, and pledge our
commitment to keep our office drug free,”
Audea said.
In his message, District Engineer
Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. reiterated the office’s support
in the government’s efforts to control
substance abuse.

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E
arthquakes are some of the most
common natural disasters in the
Philippines due to its geographic
location on the seismically active strip of
volcanoes and fault lines that wrap around the edge
of the Pacific Ocean called the “Pacific Ring of Fire.”
“There is no such thing as being overprepared
and knowing how to keep calm and how to
react during emergency situations such as an
earthquake make a huge difference when it comes
to survival,” DE Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. said.
With this in mind as well as the recent
destructive magnitude 7 earthquake in Abra
last July, the Department of Public Works and
Highways Pampanga 2nd District Engineering
Office participated in the 4th Quarter National
Simultaneous Earthquake Drill to refresh and
train its employees on how to remain calm and
conduct themselves during these kinds of scenarios.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office kicks off the
Yuletide season by showcasing their
creativity in a friendly Christmas Tree and
Belen Making contest using recycled materials.
“Each section showed their ingenuity through this
contest, but perhaps, the most important thing we
gained from this “competition” was the spirit of
camaraderie and cooperation - as employees
visualized and completed their holiday decor entries
together,” District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. said.
In selecting the best holiday decorations,
Ms. Maria Lydia P. Sacdalan, Dean of the
College of Engineering at Guagua National College and
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-Pampanga Chapter
President, evaluated the entries based on creativity,
craftsmanship, symbolism, and environment friendliness.
The Christmas Tree and Belen made by the Quality Assurance
Section both won 1st place which was announced on Monday,
December 5, after the weekly flag raising ceremony.
Audea also took this opportunity to express his
gratitude and appreciation for the enthusiasm and
dedication shown by the employees who all took part in this activity,
adding that he hoped they felt the true spirit of love,
joy, and peace when they bonded over creating their
decorations.

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he Department of Public Works and
Highways Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office
definitely had a jampacked Holiday Season as
various activities have been lined up by the
management to spread the joy of this auspicious occasion.
A Belen and Christmas Tree decoration contest kick-off
the celebration and continued with the distribution of
sacks of rice and Noche Buena packages to all employees.
“Seeing the cheers as well as the spirit of the
season shared through these gifts and activities fills our
hearts with joy and appreciation. Everyone deserves to
enjoy and feel happy this holiday season, especially for
all the hard work and effort they have put in as well as the
competence they have shown in overcoming the challenges
they have faced this year,” DE Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. said.
To kindle the spirit of giving, employees were also
given the opportunity to partake in an office tradition
of conducting a community outreach program. Sacks
of rice were donated to the detainees and jail officers
of the Guagua District Jail, and to the seminarians and
orphans living in the Somascan Fathers Seminary in Lubao.
The culminating activity for the DPWH Pampanga 2nd DEO’s
Yuletide celebration was a Philippine Culture themed Year-End
Party that opened with a mass presided over by Fr. Carmelo
Agustin, and where employees donned their contemporary
‘ternos’.

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We are grateful and thankful dahil pinondohan po itong proyekto
na ito through DPWH.
Ngayon happy na rin po yung mga tao na nanggagaling doon sa
Cervantes road kasi nga hindi na nila kailangan mag bangka if ever man na
bumuhos yung malakas na ulan.
Maraming Salamat po sa DPWH, dahil po yung mga project na under nila
gaya ng mga daan sa Cerville road, daycare center, katatapos lang din po ng
Infirmary Hospital at ngayon po may ginagawa silang isolation facility na
katabi po ng multi-purpose building at covered court.
Thank you po ulit sa DPWH at sa mga nag sponsor ng funding source ng mga
project na ito.

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ery proud kami kasi nagkaroon kami ng multi-purpose
hall dahil matagal na naming kailangan kasi ‘yan dahil
nga kulang yung facility dito.
Puwede rin naming gawin extension ng office, kung titignan
kasi yung arrangement kasi masikip talaga kulang talaga yung
building [Barangay Hall], talagang importante siya para sa amin.
Maraming Salamat po sa pagapapatayo ng multi-purpose hall
dito sa aming Barangay dahil kailangan po talaga namin ang
isang building para mapakinabangan ng buong Barangay ng
Hacienda Dolores.

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ingin ko malaking tulong siya kasi yung ilog nga, dahil dulo kami,
kapag mataas ang tubig tumatama yung ilog dito sa amin.
Binabaha yung bahay namin dati yearly,
pero ngayong taon hindi naman. Thank you sa ginawa nila
kasi malaking tulong sa amin yan at [safe] na kami dito sa
bahay namin.

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The Department of Public Works and
Highways - Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office announced the
recent completion of a road
concreting project in Brgy. Lourdes,
Lubao, Pampanga.
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr.
said that the paving of the 379.77-lineal
meter road has an allocated budget of P4.9M
under the 2022 General Appropriations Act.
Brgy. Lourdes is an area with a moderate
population and it is located near Lubao’s major
commercial centers thus Audea expects that the
road improvement projects implemented by the
DPWH will be of great help in providing
residents and traders with ease in transportation
and better mobility.

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he Department of Public Works
and Highways has completed the
construction of a flood control
structure on the banks of the Pasig-Potrero
River in Barangay Manuali, Porac, Pampanga.
According to Pampanga 2nd District
Engineer Gregorio Audea, Jr., the 232.54-lineal meter
concrete slope protection on steel sheet pile
foundation with reinforced concrete pile cap will
help prevent flooding and soil erosion in areas near
the Pasig-Potrero River which became heavily silted
after it became a channel of Pinatubo lahar deposits.
“This project is necessary to ensure the
safety of Manuali residents and protect their
properties as it diverts the flow of river water
away from the community, thus prevents further
scouring of the river banks,” Audea explained.
This project worth P29.3 million was
funded under the 2022 General Appropriation Act.

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he Department of Public Works and
Highways – Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office has completed the upgrade
of a 772-meter section of an existing local road
in Brgy. San Pedro Palcarangan in the town of Lubao.
In a statement, District Engineer Gregorio Audea,
Jr. said that the improvement of the local road that
connects this rural community to major markets will
benefit residents who depend on farming as their
source of income.
“San Pedro Palcarangan is an agricultural
barangay that mainly produces rice while
other residents engage in backyard livestock
farming and vegetable production, Audea explained.
Audea added that the project will not only allow
easier transportation of agricultural products but also
provide motorists with a better travel experience.
This P4.7-million project was funded under
the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

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he Department of Public Works and
Highways Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office has
completed the P19.6-million upgrade of the
1,065.91-lineal meter drainage structure along the
Porac Section (K0095+109 - K0096+160.20) of the
Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road.
District Engineer Gregorio Audea, Jr.
said that the improvement of drainage
structures will help prevent water stagnation in the
carriageway thus ensuring the safety of motorists.
The project includes the construction of
a 127.60-meter concrete canal and the
upgrading of a 938.31-meter section of the
drainage system using high-density polyethylene pipes.

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he 100-linear meter rehabilitation of
slope protection and the concreting of the
600-linear meter section of the road dike
along the Gumain-Porac Diversion Channel
(GPDC) were recently completed by the Department
of Public Works and Highways – Pampanga 2nd
District Engineering Office.
According to District Engineer Gregorio D
Audea, Jr, the P29.39 million project was
implemented in the San Pablo-Sta Rita
Section of the diversion channel in Lubao.
“Not only will residents feel safer from
flooding when areas near the GPDC
experience heavy rainfall, but commuters and
motorists will be able to travel more
conveniently with the completion of this project,”
Audea said.
Audea added that the road dike, which is an
alternate road going to Barangay Sta. Rita Lurang, is
connected to the Lubao Bypass Road, hence the
improvement brought comfort to the residents.

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he Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) has recently completed
a flood control project along Porac River to
protect the nearby low-lying areas in
Floridablanca, Pampanga against flooding during heavy
rains.
The newly-built 171.3-lineal meter revetment wall
along the Paguiruan Section of Porac River in
Floridablanca town was constructed by the DPWH
Pampanga Second District Engineering Office (DEO).
Citing reports from DPWH Regional Office 3
Director Roseller A. Tolentino, DPWH Secretary
Manuel M. Bonoan said that the revetment wall
in the river section connects to flood mitigation
structures previously constructed in 2019 and 2022.
Secretary Bonoan further explained that the
entire agricultural town of Floridablanca, which is also
the second largest rice producer in Pampanga, has
been identified as one of the flood-prone areas in the
province making the continuous provision flood
control structures a long-term solution in reducing
damages in both residential zones and farmlands of the
town.
The project was completed in the amount of P19.59
million with funding sourced from the 2021 General
Appropriations Act (GAA).

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I
n its effort to continue upgrading local roads
in Porac, the Department of Public Works
and Highways through the Sustainable
Infrastructure Projects Alleviating Gaps
(SIPAG) Program implemented a P9.79 million
road concreting project in Brgy. Manibaug Paralaya.
“The agency’s SIPAG Program funds the construction of
access roads that connect national roads to major public
establishments. For example, this project now provides
the residents of Brgy. Manibaug Paralaya with better
access to Calzadang Bayu Road which in turn is
connected to Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-
Dinalupihan Road,” Pampanga 2nd District Engineer
Gregorio Audea Jr., said.
Audea added that the project includes the concreting of
a 432.05-lineal meter section of the local road and the
construction of a 480-lineal meter line canal - designed
to remove rainwater that accumulates on the road
surface that often causes pavement damage.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
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he Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) Pampanga 2nd District
Engineering Office announced the completion of
a slope protection project along the Sto. Rosario
Section of the Caulaman River in Floridablanca,
Pampanga.
“Noong wala pang riprap ‘yan, kapag tumataas ang tubig,
talagang umaabot dito. Maganda ang [project], kumbaga
blessing siya sa aming mga nakatira dito lalo na’t malapit
kami sa ilog. Malaking kaligtasan ‘yan sa amin,” says
Pedro Santiago, a resident who lives by the
Caulaman river.
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr.
is delighted to hear that resident now feel
safer after the construction of the said project.
“The 389-lineal-meter river wall will protect
the lives and properties of residents as well as
preserve various nearby infrastructure whenever the
area experiences heavy rainfall,” Audea enthused.
The P48.8 million project funded under the
2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) will
not only protect residents but also encourage
economic development in this area of Floridablanca.

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Public Works District Engineer Gregorio D.
Audea, Jr. said that the P6.7 million upgrading
of various infrastructure facilities at the fish
port of the coastal barangay of Sta. Monica in
Sasmuan has been completed.
Audea reported that the project funded under the
2022 national budget has three (3) components which
include the improvement of an existing
118.1-lineal meter access road, the construction of a
lined canal, and the upgrading of the existing slab of a
multipurpose building that serves as a local market for
fish trade.
“Improving the access road leading to the fish port
area will provide residents, motorists, as well as fish
traders and buyers a safer and more convenient trip.
Passers-by knew that before the road upgrade, this section
becomes impassable especially during high tide,” Audea
added.
Fisherfolks will now be able to utilize the improved fish
port facilities which is expected to considerably boost
their livelihood.
The district office has also installed street lights in the
area to improve visibility at night and promote road
safety.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways –
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office recently
improved a 275-lineal meter section of a local road leading
to a public market in Brgy. Sto Niño, Guagua, Pampanga.
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. disclosed that
the P9.6-million project funded under the 2022 national
budget includes the construction of drainage canals on both sides.
“Heavy downpours often cause flooding along this
particular stretch of road which has become a major problem for
residents going to and from the Guagua Public Market which is
located near the Pampanga River, and with the completion of this
project, they no longer have to wade through flood waters,” Audea said.
Meanwhile, in an interview, Barangay Sto. Niño
Secretary Janet S. Lapid shared the previous condition of the
road and expressed her gratitude for the completed project.
“Dati kasi yung way doon talagang lubog baha nagbabangka yung mga tao
bago sila makalabas papunta ng palengke. We are grateful and thankful
dahil pinondohan po itong proyekto na ito through DPWH,” Lapid said.
The road improvement project also enhances connectivity
and ease of access for people and vehicles going to the Guagua
Public Market to deliver essential goods and other necessities.
Lapid added, “Ngayon happy na po yung mga tao na
nanggagaling doon sa Cervantes Road kasi nga hindi na nila
kailangan mag bangka if ever man na bumuhos yung malakas na ulan”.
Audea, for his part, reiterated that in support of the
government’s goal of improving transport mobility, the DPWH
continues to work on improving Guagua’s road and bridge infrastructure.
The local DPWH office has completed several projects in the
said municipality which include the construction of the Guagua
Infirmary Clinic and a day care center and the upgrading of local roads,
while the construction of a 2-storey isolation facility is underway.

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he Department of Public Works and Highways
– Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office
has completed the construction of a 445-lineal
meter flood control structure along the Porac
River in Barangay Hacienda Dolores, Porac, Pampanga.
District Engineer Gregorio D. Audea, Jr. believes that
this flood control project will play an important role
in ensuring the safety and protection of the lives and
property of residents in the municipality’s flood prone
areas during typhoons and heavy rains, and this was
confirmed by Ms. Jenny Angeles, resident of the said
barangay and Hacienda Dolores Captain Eron Tolentino.
Angeles in an interview said “Naiwasan na yung
aksidenteng nagigiba yung malapit sa mga daan. Yung
area doon naayos din yung daloy ng tubig. Kapag
umuulan po automatic lalaki po ang ilog, ngayon po
lahat maayos na hindi na naapektuhan yung banda rito.”
Meanwhile, Tolentino expressed his gratitude
for the completed project as this will ease the
worries of residents at times when the river overflows
and may pose a threat to their lives and properties.
This P48.9-million national project is
funded under the 2022 General Appropriations Act.

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