The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has attained its Proficiency Stage on the Performance Governance System (PGS) pathway with a functional performance management tool using the Balanced Scorecard to effectively monitor its progress in operations.

A newly-widened bridge along Palo-Carigara-Ormoc Road in Barangay Jugaban, Carigara, Leyte has been opened by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar B. Tabacon said the P4.6 million Jugaban Bridge widening and strengthening project has been completed as scheduled by the DPWH Leyte Second District Engineering Office.