Catarman N. Samar– The blessing of the newly constructed three- storey DPWH NSFDEO building at the DPWH Area Equipment Service located in Brgy. Macagtas, Catarman N. Samar was held on December 19, 2025.
After years of waiting, DPWH Northern Samar 1st DEO has now a new standard building to confine all employees at one location, addressing long-standing space constraints.
District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio highlighted the significance of the project, noting that the new building will resolve the crowded working conditions experienced in the previous offices.
“This is an important milestone for all of us. Our dilemma on small workplace has been addressed. With the completion of this project, services offered will be of ease since all sections will now be contained in one building,” said DE Ignacio.
He further added, “This is one of the significant projects of the district office, aimed to provide a comfortable and conducive working environment for employees, enabling us to deliver more efficient and better services to our clients.” DE Ignacio further stated.
The blessing was officiated by Rev. Fr. Milbert Alsola Olchondra and were attended by District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio, OIC-Assistant District Engineer Vicente C. Galecio, Section Chiefs and the rest of the staff and personnel.
The construction of the new DPWH-NSFDEO building marks a key achievement and signals the start of a new chapter in the office’s continued commitment to infrastructure development and quality public service.
The standard building design reflects DPWH’s initiative to establish uniform office structures nationwide, ensuring proper identification and consistency across DPWH offices.
(ANALIZA A. PABIA/PR)
