The 127th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was held on Monday, June 23, 2025. Gerald A. Pacanan, the director of Regional Office IV-B, won the prestigious Best Regional Office Award for his outstanding leadership and hard work. The award reflected his strong commitment to supporting the government under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Build Better More” infrastructure program and his dedication to quality, transparency, and community-focused development.
Manuel M. Bonoan, the Secretary of the DPWH, chaired the ceremony to give awards to district and regional engineering offices that performed a fantastic job in 2024. Director Pacanan’s Regional Office IV-B was the best-performing regional office. Regional Office I, run by Director Ronnel M. Tan, and Regional Office IX, run by Director Cayamombao D. Dia, came next.
People complimented Director Pacanan for not just finishing projects on schedule but also for using cutting-edge techniques to keep track of work, improve communication between district offices, and make sure that infrastructure development is beneficial for the environment. His work on flood control, building bridges, widening roads, and making projects more disaster-proof has greatly enhanced the quality of life for people in MIMAROPA. He has also made deeper connections with local officials and people to make sure that DPWH projects genuinely meet their needs.
The recognition of Director Pacanan and other brilliant regional leaders proved that DPWH is still dedicated to honesty, unity, and service as it leads the country’s infrastructure revolution.
