DPWH to fill 2,000 positions, prioritize promotion

Updated Mon, October 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM Published Mon, October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to fill approximately 2,000 vacant positions nationwide.

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the agency will prioritize promoting current employees, including job order personnel, and will establish clearer promotion standards.

Reforms are also being pursued to eliminate salary delays for employees.

Additionally, the DPWH aims to revive the Cadet Engineering Program to train young engineers for careers within the department.

Secretary Dizon also announced the appointment of Lara Marisse Esquibil as officer-in-charge for operations for Convergence Projects and Technical Services.

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