BORONGAN CITY-The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Region VIII presented two awards to the Department of Public Works and Highways Eastern Samar District Engineering Office (DPWH ESDEO) during the online meeting for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Mid-Year Agency Performance Review (APR) Consultation Cum Full-Time Delivery Unit Meeting (FDU) on September 6, 2022.

The DPWH Eastern Samar received physical accomplishment award in recognition for its commendable overall physical performance in fiscal year 2021 garnering average Physical Accomplishment Rate of 98.61% and ranked 3rd among the fourteen DPWH Operating Units in Region VIII.

Another award received by Eastern Samar DEO is the Obligation BUR Performer of 2021 in recognition for its commendable utilization of allotments in fiscal year 2021, garnering a 99.92% Obligation Budget utilization Rate (BUR) and ranked 1st among the fourteen DPWH Operating Units in Region VIII.

DPWH Eastern Samar District Engineer Ma. Margarita C. Junia said that the awards received are the fruits of the great teamwork of DPWH ESDEO.

“I also commend my hardworking staff and the teamwork we had. These recognitions are only a bonus in our main goal which is to serve the public the best we could,” said DE Junia.

The district engineer also disclosed that in relation to the awards received from the DBM, the office was also recognized by the DPWH early this year as Ranked no. 4 District Engineering Office Nationwide in highest of absorptive capacity for the year 2021.(PR)