DPWH to reassign field officials based on merit, performance

2026-02-23 - 21:24

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started implementing a merit and performance-based reassignment of officials in its field offices nationwide “in the interest of promoting transparency, accountability and innovation.” The move will affect all regional directors, assistant regional directors, district engineers and assistant district engineers. “No more patronage. Proper