Department of Public Works and Highways

Department of Public Works and Highways
Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan
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DPWH building
Department overview
FormedJune 23, 1898 (1898-06-23) (under the First Republic)
January 30, 1981 (1981-01-30) (present form)
HeadquartersBonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila
Employees19,969 (2024)
Annual budget ₱718.4 billion (2023)
Department executives
  • Vince Dizon, Secretary
  • Carlos G. Mutuc, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary and Undersecretary for Special Concerns
Websitewww.dpwh.gov.ph

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH; Filipino: Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Pambayan) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for serving as the country's engineering and construction arm. It is tasked with implementing the government's policy to maintain and develop its engineering capabilities to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of public infrastructure and construction projects.

The DPWH oversees the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure across the country, particularly national highways, flood control systems, water resources development, and other public works. Its functions are to be carried out in a decentralized manner, as much as possible.

Since 2025, following the flood control project controversy, the department is heavily criticized for regarding the mismanagement of aid, including reports of financial corruption and money laundering.

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