TACLOBAN CITY—The Department of Public Works and Highways in Eastern Visayas (DPWH-8), through its Equipment Management Division (EMD), swept five national awards at the 2025 BOE-EMD-ESU Coordination Meeting held in Iloilo City on March 26–27.
Among 18 regions, DPWH-8 earned top honors, including outstanding region (two-star rating); outstanding water-based fleet management (two-star rating); outstanding land-based fleet management (one-star rating); special citation for dredging projects in Leyte and Southern Leyte; and top performing equipment services unit – 18th place (Tacloban City DEO).
“These awards belong to every personnel who contributed to the region’s excellence and service that exceeds national benchmarks,” said Regional Director Edgar Tabacon.
DPWH-8 also shone in side events, winning the “90s Culture Dance Competition” and being named “King and Queen of the Night,” reflecting their team spirit and camaraderie.
The event was led by DPWH Bureau of Equipment Director Toribio Noel Ilao and attended by key technical personnel nationwide.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
