Catarman, Northern Samar–Six newly hired and promoted employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Northern Samar 1st District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSFDEO) formally took their oath of office during a simple ceremony on January 23, 2026 at the DPWH-NSFDEO Conference Room.
District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio led the oath-taking ceremony and congratulated the employees in their appointment and promotion.
“Magtrabaho tayo ng maayos at ipakita natin that we are worthy of the position,” DE Ignacio said.
He also encouraged the new permanent employees to express their gratitude by reciting loudly and boldly the oath of office during the ceremony to demonstrate their appreciation for the opportunity and their commitment to the department’s mission.
Among the new appointees are:
Job Order Personnel to Permanent Position:
Lew M. Guevara-Heavy Equipment Operator; Arturo P. Bido, Jr.-Intrumentman;Vincent Clarence D. Rubenecia-Admin. Asst. II (Disbursing Officer II); Chad Neil M. Marino-Admin. Aide VI (Accounting Clark II); Jethro A. Balading-Admin. Aide VI (Clerk III)
Promoted personnel:
Amelita G. Palejo- from Admin. Officer I (supply Officer I) to Admin. Officer III (supply Officer II)
Section and assistant chiefs also congratulated and welcomed the newly sworn-in employees, imparting advice as they take on their responsibilities in public service.
(ANALIZA A. PABIA/PR)



