DPWH 5th District Engineering Office building inaugurated in San Carlos

The two-story office building of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ Negros Occidental 5th District Engineering Office in San Carlos City was blessed and inaugurated Wednesday, October 28.

Located at a two-hectare property donated by 1st District Congressman Jules Ledesma in Barangay Punao, San Carlos City, the 5th DEO covers the cities of San Carlos and Escalante, and the municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava, and Don Salvador Benedicto.

5th District Engineer Juan Alfonso G. Jorbina, Sr. welcomed guests during the inauguration led by Maynard T. Lapid, DPWH Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns and Bureau of Equipment (assisting DPWH Undersecretary Charles Calima); Cong. Jules Ledesma representatives, former Congressman Gerardo Valmayor and Congressional Officer Boy Delima; Commission on Audit – Negros Island Region officers, representatives from local government units and from the private sector.

Engr. Jorbina said the creation of the 5th DEO hastens completion of infastructure and other development projects in its coverage area, and promotes quick response in times of need for road clearing, repairs and similar circumstances.

Jorbina expressed gratitude to Cong. Ledesma for donating the two-hectare lot, to the central DPWH office, to former Cong. Valmayor, LGU officials and DPWH employees for their help in establishing the 5th DEO building.* (Arman P. Toga)