Republic of the Philippines

Department of Public Works and Highways

Speaker’s Profile: Day 17: March 5, 2025

Comprehensive Training
for
Field
Engineers

DPWH Regional Office Series of Trainings

Multi-Purpose Hall, Rawis, Legazpi City

DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Who is your
Lecturer &
Speaker for
the Day?
DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Educational Attainment:
 He graduated with BSCE course in 1984 at
the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City;
 He is a licensed Civil & Geodetic
Engineer since 1985;
 While waiting for the released of the
Licensure Examinations, he took up his
Masteral Course in Public Administration
and graduated in 2006; and
 Through his enthusiasm to pursue a career,
He took up his Doctoral Course in
Behavioural Management & graduated with
Excellence in Oral Defense in 2011.
DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Private Practice:
 In 1988 to 1990, he is a Consultant in Bicol
First Agribusiness Resources Management
Services (BFARMS), Naga City;
 In 1994 to 1995, he is a Consultant Engineer
in Jaimaca Realty & Marketing Corporation
(JRMC), a subdivision developer from
Laguna and Manila;
 In 2011 to 2014, he is a Part-time Associate
Professor in the Engineering & Technology
Department, Naga College Foundation
(NCF);
DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Private Practice:
 In 2012 to 2014, he is also a Part-time
Professor, College of Engineering
Department, Ateneo de Naga University
(AdNU);

 In 2016, He was trained as an Occupational Safety

and Health (OSH) Practitioner, by DOLE and in the
same year, he became an ASEAN ENGINEER;

 Since 1999 until the present, he is usually invited as

lecturer, if not all in the Department’s Regional series
of Seminars, Trainings & Workshops, and in some
agencies, schools and universities within the region;
DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Government Service:
 He entered in the government service in 1988
as Project Coordinator & In-Charge of
Hydrology Sector at the Provincial
Development Planning & Evaluation Office,
Provincial Capitol, Pili, Cam. Sur;

 He entered in the DPWH as a Senior

Geodetic Engineer in the Cam. Sur District
Engineering Office in 1989 after the
Department’s Re-organization

DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Government Service:
 Till then, He rouse from the rank:
As Assistant Planning Engineer,
Assistant Building Official,
Assistant Construction Engineer, and
Internal Control Unit (ICU) with an Item
of Engineer II, until his break in 2001,
He became an Officer In-charge (OIC) of
Planning and Design Section (PDS) with the
same District Engineering Office;

DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Government Service:
 In 2002, He became Officer In-charge (OIC)

of Maintenance Section after the DEO rank

no.13 out of 13 DEO’s in the entire Region V.

After the 2nd Regional Quarterly Rating in

2002, the DEO rank no. 3 and in the
succeeding years rank no. 2 (from rank
no.138 in the National Rating to rank no. 68
until 2003), for this he was promoted as
Engineer III;
DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

Government Service:
 In 2007, He became OIC-Assistant District
Engineer (OIC-ADE) in Cam Sur 2nd DEO, as
being a senior of all the civil engineers in the
District Engineering Office;
 In 2010, He became a full-pledge Assistant
District Engineer (ADE) in the same District
Engineering Office until Oct.15, 2014 and
re-assigned to Albay 1st District Engineering
Office on Oct. 16, 2014 up to May 31, 2022.
On June 1, 2022 up to the present, he was
designated as OIC-District Engineer of
Camarines Norte Sub-DEO. DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways

My fellow Engineers in the

Department. . .
Let us
Welcome our Speaker
for this day. . .

Engr. Guilbert P. Romero, Ph.D.

OIC-District Engineer

DE ROMERO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways
Albay 1st District Engineer Office

Module VII – On-the-Job

Training (OJT)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF

DPWH FIELD ENGINEERS
March 5, 2022 Multi-Purpose Hall
DPWH Regional Office V, Rawis, Legazpi City

DE ROMERO
 “The road to the Golden Age of
Infrastructure will surely inevitably
entail some obstacles, but I am
very optimistic that our
unwavering effort and steadfast
commitment will bridge any
hindrance and bring about the
realization of our collective goal of
a no less than great infrastructure
development…

Sec. Manuel M. Bonoan

DPWH Secretary

Unity…Strength…Teamwork DE ROMERO
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Root Observation:
An Assessment of the adequacy and capability of
project /resident engineers to undertake/supervise DPWH
Projects was undertaken in response to the instruction of the
Secretary to come-up with recommendations on how the
capability of the DPWH field engineers could be enhanced.
The idea was supported by the fact that despite the continuous
assessment being conducted by the Department ‘s Quality
Unit’s (QAUs) on various on-going & completed projects,
there are still some projects that exhibit defects/deficiencies &
do not conform with the approved plans & specifications.

MEMO SUBJECT : Department of Public Works & Highways

Integrated Training Calendar
Dated March 4, 2016
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Purpose of Issuance:
The results of the study revealed that majority of the
DPWH Field Engineers as Project/Resident Engineer in terms
of their education & eligibility but they have very little technical
training & have inadequate knowledge of DPWH standards &
specifications. Based on these findings, it was recommended
that a 21-day Comprehensive Training for Accreditation of
DPWH Field Engineers be carried out to enhance their
Technical & Managerial Capabilities.

MEMO SUBJECT : Department of Public Works & Highways

Integrated Training Calendar

Dated March 4, 2016

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OF FIELD ENGINEERS
PER D.O. NO. 115 S. 2018
RE: ACCREDITATION & ASSIGNMENT
OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS
AND INSPECTORS

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Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 INSPECTORS

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Purpose of Issuance:
In order to ensure that only qualified and
competent field engineers will be assigned to
supervise DPWH Projects.

Effective January 2, 1999 only Accredited

Project Engineers & Inspectors may be
assigned to supervise DPWH Projects.

D.O. 73 SUBJECT : ACCREDITATION & ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT

:
ENGINEERS AND INSPECTORS

Series of 1998
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Committee:
The Committee created to accredit field Engineers,
under Department Order No. 170, Series of 1997,
shall carry out the evaluation for accreditation and
recommend the issuance of certificates of
accreditation for approval of the Secretary

D.O. 73 SUBJECT : ACCREDITATION & ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT

:
ENGINEERS AND INSPECTORS

Series of 1998
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 209 SUBJECT : 1st Partial Lists of Accredited Project Engineers

and Inspectors
Series of 1998
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Purpose of Issuance: ANNEX A

D.O. 209 SUBJECT : 1st Partial Lists of Accredited Project Engineers

and Inspectors
Series of 1998
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D.O. 25 SUBJECT : RECOMPOSITION OF ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE

FOR DPWH FIELD ENGINEERS
Series of 2015
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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

CamNorte Sub-District Engineering Office DE Romero

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

Series of 2018 ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND

INSPECTORS
:
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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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D.O. 95
Series of 2021
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D.O. 95 SUBJECT : INTERIM PROCEDURES ON DESIGNATING AN

ACCREDITED DPWH FIELD ENGINEER FOR DPWH
Series of 2021 :
PROJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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D.O. 95 SUBJECT : INTERIM PROCEDURES ON DESIGNATING AN

ACCREDITED DPWH FIELD ENGINEER FOR DPWH
Series of 2021 :
PROJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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D.O. 95 SUBJECT : INTERIM PROCEDURES ON DESIGNATING AN

ACCREDITED DPWH FIELD ENGINEER FOR DPWH
Series of 2021 :
PROJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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D.O. 95 SUBJECT : INTERIM PROCEDURES ON DESIGNATING AN

ACCREDITED DPWH FIELD ENGINEER FOR DPWH
Series of 2021 :
PROJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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D.O. 95 SUBJECT : INTERIM PROCEDURES ON DESIGNATING AN

ACCREDITED DPWH FIELD ENGINEER FOR DPWH
Series of 2021 :
PROJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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Construction Supervision &

Management
Topics A: DUTIES,
RESPONSIBILITIES &
QUALITIES OF PROJECT
ENGINEERS, PROJECT
INSPECTOR, MATERIALS
ENGINEERS
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall
planning and control of
the project.

b.) Ensures that materials and

workmanship are at all times
in accordance with plans and
specifications.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 INSPECTORS
:
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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-
 Per DMC No. 49 S. 1994, Defining responsibilities of DPWH
Engineers Involved in the Implementation of DPWH
Projects.
 Quality of Materials is the primary responsibility of

Materials Engineers;
 Quality Control is primary responsibility of Quality
Engineers
 It must be kept in mind that the overall
supervision of the project shall be the
responsibility of the Project Engineer
D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &
ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

CamNorte Sub-District Engineering Office DE Romero

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-
 What is a neglect of Duty?
defines simple neglect of duty or simple negligence
to mean “the failure of an employee or official to give
proper attention to a task expected of him or her,
signifying a disregard of a duty resulting from
carelessness or indifference.”

(underscoring and emphasis in the original)

[(The Supreme Court in the case of
Republic vs. Canastillo) No. 172729, June 8,
2007, 524 SCRA 546, 555]

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-
What is the penalty for simple neglect of duty?
Simple neglect of duty is a less grave offense punishable
by suspension of one month and one day to six months;
whereas conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the
service, a grave offense, is punishable by suspension of
six months and one day to one year.

(underscoring and emphasis in the original)

[G.R. No. 224651 – Civil Service Commission &
The Office of the Solicitor General, Petitioner,
vs Edgar B. Catacutan, Respondent. July 03,

D.O. 115
2019 ]
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ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
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INSPECTORS

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a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-
 Based on the Managerial Policies of the government on

Administrative Supervision: " That it is the duty and

responsibility of respondent, as register of deeds, to
direct and supervise the activities of her office
(Projects) can never be over-emphasized. Whether
respondent exercised prudence and vigilance in
discharging his/her duties, he/she has not shown.”
[Office
(underscoring of the
and emphasis inOmbudsman
the original)
(Mindanao) vs. Cruzabra, G.R. No.
183507, 24 February 2010]

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

a.) In-charge of overall planning and control of the project-
 What is the difference between supervision and
directing?
Direction: It refers to issuing orders and instructions and
motivating subordinates to achieve the objectives and
goals. Supervision: It refers to observing the progress of
assigned tasks of employees or subordinates. Direct
supervision is a term that is used to refer to situations in
which a supervisor is present at all times. The supervisor
oversees activities as they occur and provides constant
direction, feedback, and assistance.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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b.) Ensures that materials and workmanship are at all times
in accordance with plans and specifications.
- The Project Engineer is authorized to reject materials
which fail to meet specifications requirements even though
they have previously passed requirements.
- The Project Engineer is authorized to require the
contractor to discontinue operations if the workmanship or
methods employed would adversely affect the quality,
durability or appearance of work.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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 Ensures that materials and workmanship are at all times in
accordance with plans and specifications.
- The Project Engineer shall directly supervise the
sampling and quality control testing as well as check test to
verify the quality of materials for incorporation into the work.
- The Project Engineer may order the pre-testing/retesting
of construction materials. Under the conditions for
acceptance of materials, any material which had been
sampled and passed as satisfactory may be resample and
retested.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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 What is ACCEPTANCE?
…defines as the procedure through which the client
agrees that an item of work, unit of material or project
has been furnished in accordance with the approved
specifications.
…means agreeing to receive something or the act of
receiving it.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF

MATERIALS
1.) No material shall be incorporated into the work until
tested and found satisfactory.
2.) The approval of preliminary samples shall not be
considered as a guarantee of acceptance of all
materials from the same source, as the quality or
quantity of such materials.
3.) Any material which had been sampled and passed as
satisfactory may be resampled and retested.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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c.) Ensures that
inspections and tests
are carried out
promptly and timely.

d.) Witnesses critical activities of

the project. Signs-off at hold points
prior to proceeding with the next
activity
D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &
ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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c.) Ensures that inspections and tests are carried out
promptly and timely.
- If necessary, test shall be conducted for as long as the
project is not yet completed and there are materials not yet
tested prior to its actual use.
- Inspection are carried out promptly to:
a. Ensure that requirements of the contract documents
will be carried out.
b. Avoid use of unacceptable substitutes.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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 Ensures that inspections and tests are carried out
promptly and timely.
c. Avoid making errors that might
result to unnecessary maintenance
cost.
d. Minimize extra work.
e. Materials and workmanship that
are guaranteed will be evaluated at
the time of inspection.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 193 SUBJECT : Administrative Action on Contracts

with Negative Slippage in Accordance
S. 2016 with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184
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Purpose of Issuance:
It has been observed that some projects with defects/deficiencies are
paid, either partially or fully, even without said corrected.
defects/deficiencies being corrected.

Henceforth, no project with noted defects/deficiencies shall be

accepted without prior correction.

For strict compliance.

D.O. 139 SUBJECT : Correcting Projects with Noted

Defects/Deficiencies Prior to Partial/Full
Series of 1994 Payment
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d.) Witnesses critical activities of the project. Signs-off at
hold points prior to proceeding with the next activity
 What is the difference between a hold point and a witness
point?
The Hold point and Witness point are always found and
indicated in the Inspection and Test Plan. They are the
construction stages which may need supplementary
inspection or verification. The purpose is to make sure
specification requirements are complied accordingly and to
proceed for the following activities.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

Here is the best definition of Hold Point & Witness Point:

Hold Point is a mandatory verification point beyond which

a work cannot proceed without approval by the Project
Engineer or Project Inspector. The work cannot proceed
until the Project Engineer is able to verify the quality of the
completed work and releases the Hold by means of
Inspection Request approval.
Witness Point is an identified point in the process where the
Project Engineer may review, witness, inspect method or
process of work. The activities however may proceed.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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4.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIELD ENGINEERS

o Witness critical activities of the project.

- Suggested Frequency of Inspection

a. One Time: Only one inspection is required.
b. Critical Point: A one time inspection that may be performed at
a specific point in the construction sequence, before the next
phase of construction takes place.
c. Intermittent Spot-Checks: Random or regular spot checks.
d. Continuous Monitoring: Some operations, due to their
inherent critical or variable nature, require the full presence of an
inspector.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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e.) Checks/verifies
physical(AC)and
financial (DR) status
of the project.

f.) Checks/verifies statement

of
work accomplished.

D.O. 115 SUBJECT : REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION &

ASSIGNMENT OF DPWH PROJECT ENGINEERS AND
Series of 2018 :
INSPECTORS

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o Checks/verifies physical and financial status of the project.
- “It is very important to keep the Head of the
implementing office inform about the project status, cost
timing and prospects. This will enable to maintaining
credibility, protect the organization from high risk, and
allow them to intercede when needed.”
(Chapter 5, Title V (DPWH), Book IV, Executive
Oder (EO) No. 292 s. 1987, the “Administrative
Code of 1987,” as amended, 25 July 1987)
(Chapter 4, Title V (DPWH), Book IV, EO 292, s.
1987 the “Administrative Code of 1987,” as
amended, 25 July 1987)

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o Checks/verifies physical and financial status of the
project.
 “SEC. 23. District Engineer. – The District Engineer
of or within a province or city shall be accountable
for the efficient and effective conduct of the duties
and responsibilities of the District Office of which he
is the head. x x x.” (Chapter 5, Title V)

(DPWH), Book IV, Executive Order (EO) No. 292 s. 1987, the
“Administrative Code of 1987,” as amended, 25 July 1987)

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o Checks/verifies physical and financial status of the project.
 “SEC. 32. Nature of Public Office. – Public office is a
public trust. Public officers and employees must at
all times be accountable to the people, serve them
with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and
efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead
modest lives.” [underscoring supplied] (Chapter 9,
Executive
Book I, (EO) No. 292 s. 1987, the “Administrative Code of 1987,”
as amended, 25 July 1987) &
[Article XI ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS], 1987 Philippine
Constitution]

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f.) Checks/verifies statement of work accomplished.
- The Project Engineer shall ascertain and determine by
measurement the value of work done. He shall certify the
monthly statement of work accomplished by the contractor.
“Quantities reported in the CQCA should tally with
the quantities being claimed for payment in the SWA.
There should be corresponding test results accompanying
the CQCA”.
(DPWH, DO No. 84 series of 2013 )

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f.) Checks/verifies statement of work accomplished.
The Following Reminders are provided to improve upon Project &
Contract Management:
1. With regard to terminated contracts;
2. With regard to application of Discounts to Pay Items in
Contracts & PCMA;
3. Approval of VO and/or TE for an extended period of time;
4. Approved VO and/or TE must have an Approved Revised
Construction Schedule as per MEMO dated May 25, 2011;
5. If the approved VO does not include a TE…Please be reminded of
Contract Time Extension Policies in DO 144 s 2016;
(DPWH MEMO dated April 16,
2018 )

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f.) Checks/verifies statement of work accomplished.
6. Implementing Office (IOs) which report completion of units in a pay

item, and then have a VO which reduces that pay item quantity to
less than what has been reported as accomplished, is a cause for
concern given either the reporting is being overstated to begin with,
or the VO is incorrect. Neither is an acceptable practice so IOs are
cautioned to avoid merely “desk reporting” on pay item
accomplishments and ensure actual accomplishment as per the
PCMA Procedure Manual;

(DPWH MEMO dated April 16,

2018 )

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g.) Approves Concrete
Pouring Permit & Other
Job Control Forms

h.) Issues work

suspension orders and
other site instructions.
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 Approves concrete pouring permit.
Before issuance of pouring permit, check the following:
1.) Vibrators (at least 2)
2.) Concrete saw (at least 2)
3.) Protective Covering Materials or Plastic covers
4.) Steel Forms/Formworks
5.) FDT
6.) Line and grade alignment
7.) Barricades/Warning Signs/Flagman
(DPWH, DO No. 211 series of 2000 & DPWH Pouring Permit
Newform 2020)

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 And other job control forms…

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 And other job control forms…

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h.) Issues work suspension orders and other site instructions.
- The Project Engineer shall have the authority to suspend the work
wholly or partially by written order for such period as may be
deemed necessary.
- The Project Engineer, during the progress of the works, has the
power to order (site instruction) in writing from time to time;
1.) the removal from site any material not in accordance with
the contract or plans and specifications.
2.) the substitution of proper and suitable materials, and
3.) the removal and proper re-execution of any work which, in
respect of materials, is not accordance with the contract.

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j.) Maintains and/or updates field
documentation such as logbook,
plans and program of works,
schedules, S-curve, laboratory test
results etc.

i.) Prepares proposed Change Order,

Extra Work Order or Supplemental
Work Agreement, when necessary.

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i.) Prepares proposed Change Order, Extra Work Order
or Supplemental Work Agreement, when necessary.
- The approved plans and specifications prescribe a complete work
or improvement. However, due to differing subsurface or latent
physical conditions at site and/or unforeseen conditions, adjustment
of plans to field conditions which are not foreseeable at the time of
advertisement will be necessary during construction. Adjustments
maybe done thru variation orders. When the need arises, the Project
Engineer shall prepare;
1.) the proposed order or supplemental agreement,
2.) the corresponding plans and detailed estimates, and
3.) the justifications.

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j.) Maintains and/or updates field documentation such as
logbook, plans and program of works, schedules, S-curve,
laboratory test results etc.

- The Project Engineer should see to it that field office

shall have a ready copy of all documents relative to the
project and that all records including a copy of the “As
Built plan” will be turned over to the implementing office
after its completion.

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k.) Resolves problems
encountered in the
implementation of the
project.

l.) Coordinates with Project

Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project
implementation.

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 Resolves problems encountered in the implementation of
the
project.
- The Project Engineer may or may not approve of the
authorized representative of the contractor who oversees the
execution of the work. He is at liberty to object to and require
the contractor to remove from the works any personnel who
misconducts himself or is incompetent or negligent in the
proper performance of his work or undesirable person.
- The Project Engineer has the authority to require the
contractor to remove and replace or correct work he finds not in
conformity with plans and specifications.

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o Resolves problems encountered in the implementation of the

project.
- The Project Engineer may maintain the completed work
chargeable against the contractor’s money if he fails to
satisfactorily maintain said completed work.
- The Project Engineer shall inform the contractor re-findings
of the final inspection team and give necessary instructions.
- The Project Engineer shall refer to higher authorities
questions/inquiries he could not answer with the assurance
that the answer with the assurance that the answer shall be
obtained.

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l.) Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 The Project Engineer shall:
- As a public official, listen attentively and sympathetically to
questions or complaints and to treat them with respect,
- Welcome public interest in his project,
- Give truthful information which are in line with engineering
ethics, and
- Advise the implementing office of the completion of the project.
He and the constituted Inspectorate Team shall undertake final inspection
of the works. Final acceptance of the project will only be made if all
works contemplated for the project have been done in accordance with
plans and specifications.

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Coordinate with other departments, agencies, institutions and
organizations, especially local government units in the district in
the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects.
(Chapter 5, Title V [DPWH], Book IV, EO 292, s. 1987 the “Administrative
Code of 1987,” as amended, 25 July 1987)

 Communicate frequently with client and other interested parties to

ensure continual understanding of their requirements, needs and
expectations. (Clause 5.1.1. ISO 9000, the “Introduction and Support Package:
Guidance on the Concept and Use of the Process Approach for
Management Systems,” ISO/TC 176/SC 2/N 544R3, 15 October
2008; Executive Order (EO) No. 605 s. 2007; and Republic Act
(RA) No. 9013)

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 “Section 8. Government officials shall make themselves available
to their staff for consultations and dialogues.”
(Rule III, Rules Implementing Republic Act (RA) No. 6713, the
“Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees,” 21 April 1989)
 “Section 5. Every department, office and agency shall consult the
public they serve for the purpose of gathering feedback and suggestions
on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of services. They shall
establish mechanisms to ensure the conduct of public consultations and
hearings.”
[underscoring supplied] (Rule III, Rules Implementing Republic Act
(RA) No. 6713, the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
for Public Officials and Employees,” 21 April 1989)

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 “SEC. 22. District Office. Conduct continuing
consultations with the local communities, take
appropriate measures to make the services of the
Department responsive to the needs of the general
public, compile and submit such information to the
Regional Office and recommend such appropriate
actions as may be necessary;
(Chapter 5, Title V (DPWH), Book IV, Executive
Order (EO) No. 292 s. 1987, the “Administrative
Code of 1987,” as amended, 25 July 1987)

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
HIGHLIGTHS:

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
HIGHLIGTHS:

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
HIGHLIGTHS:

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
HIGHLIGTHS:

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
Sec.1.(c) It is likewise the policy of the State to require
all national agencies and offices to conduct periodic
consultations with appropriate local government units,
non-governmental and people's organizations, and
other concerned sectors of the community before any
project or program is implemented in their respective
jurisdictions. [underscoring supplied] DILG-Local Gov’t
Code of the Philippines, General Provision,
Chapter 1, Title 1, Sec. 1,Par. (c)

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o Coordinates with Project Consultants, NGO’s and other
officials concerned in project implementation.
 Reiterated Dos in this Issued Order-
SEC. 25. (b) National agencies and offices with project
implementation functions shall coordinate with one
another and with the local government units
concerned in the discharge of these functions. They
shall ensure the participation of local government
units both in the planning and implementation of said
national projects. [underscoring supplied] DILG-Local Gov’t
Code of the Philippines, General Provision,
Chapter 3, Article 1, Sec. 25. Par. (b)

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REMINDERS...

TO ALL
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Reminders:

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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 21 SUBJECT : Revised Guidelines on the Installation of

Project Billboards
S. 2017
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 11 SUBJECT : Amendment to DO No.21 series of 2017

Revised Guidelines on the Installation of

S. 2022 Project Billboards

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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 11 SUBJECT : Amendment to DO No.21 series of 2017

Revised Guidelines on the Installation of

S. 2022 Project Billboards

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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 15 SUBJECT : Guidelines on the Processing and

Approval of “As-Staked” Plan
S. 2016
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Purpose of Issuance:

(COA Circular No. 2012-001 dated June 14, 2012)

D.O. 55 SUBJECT : Standards for Photographs for Progress

Billing for Roads Infrastructure Projects
S. 1994
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 12 SUBJECT : Disposal & Stockpiling of Materials including

Parking of Equipment within the Construction
S. 2016 Limits or Vicinity of all DPWH on-going
Projects
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 12 SUBJECT : Disposal & Stockpiling of Materials including

Parking of Equipment within the Construction
S. 2016 Limits or Vicinity of all DPWH on-going
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 12 SUBJECT : Disposal & Stockpiling of Materials including

Parking of Equipment within the Construction
S. 2016 Limits or Vicinity of all DPWH on-going
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 12 SUBJECT : Disposal & Stockpiling of Materials including

Parking of Equipment within the Construction
S. 2016 Limits or Vicinity of all DPWH on-going
Projects
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 135 SUBJECT : Strict Compliance to Road Works Safety & Traffic
Management & Construction safety & Health
Requirements during Construction & Maintenance of
S. 2015 Roads & Bridges
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Purpose of Issuance:

SUBJECT : Guidelines in the Disposal & Management

D.O. 168of Spoils & Debris generated from all on-going &
S. 2015 Completed Construction & Maintenance Projects and
the Impositions
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Purpose of Issuance:

SUBJECT : Guidelines in the Disposal & Management

D.O. 168of Spoils & Debris generated from all on-going &
S. 2015 Completed Construction & Maintenance Projects and
the Impositions of Sanctions for Violations thereof
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Root Observation:

D.O. 05
S. 2012
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Purpose of Issuance:

D.O. 05
S. 2012
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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1759

PENALIZING CONTRACTORS AND SUB-
CONTRACTORS WHO VIOLATE ANY
MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF CONTRACTS
INVOLVING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND PUBLIC
OFFICIALS WHO ALLOW SUCH
VIOLATIONS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

P.D. 1759
S. 1981
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SECTION 1
Any provisions of Law to the contrary notwithstanding,
contractors and sub-contractors who violate any material
provisions of contracts involving public works projects, either
as to materials, quality and quantity of work, resulting to the
prejudice of the government, shall suffer the penalty of from
twelve (12) years to life imprisonment at the discretion of the
Court and shall, in addition suffer perpetual disqualification
from participating in any government contracts.

P.D. 1759
S. 1981
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The offending contractor or sub-contractor shall

further be liable for the cost of reconstructing such
public works project in accordance with the
specifications agreed upon.
In case of corporations, partnerships or
associations, the President, General Manager or
any responsible Chief Executive Officer/s shall be
liable.

P.D. 1759
S. 1981
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SECTION 2
Any public official who, by reason of the duties
of his office, shall consent, or through abandonment
or negligence, permit the contractor or sub-contractor
to commit the violations mentioned in Section 1
hereof, shall suffer the penalty of from twelve (12)
years to life imprisonment and perpetual
disqualification to hold any public office.

P.D. 1759
S. 1981
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D.O. 193
S. 1992
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Purpose of Issuance:

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National Roads & Bridges
S. 2015
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MECHANISMS FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTION and ISSUANCE

OF REWARD

D.O. 171 SUBJECT : Policy Guidelines on the Maintenance of

National Roads & Bridges
S. 2015
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MECHANISMS FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTION and ISSUANCE

OF REWARD

D.O. 171 SUBJECT : Policy Guidelines on the Maintenance of

National Roads & Bridges
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MECHANISMS FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTION and ISSUANCE

OF REWARD

D.O. 171 SUBJECT : Policy Guidelines on the Maintenance of

National Roads & Bridges
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MECHANISMS FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTION and ISSUANCE

OF REWARD

D.O. 171 SUBJECT : Policy Guidelines on the Maintenance of

National Roads & Bridges
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Questions?

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ROADS
 Materials other than the required for
Item 200/Item 201 were used

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ROADS
CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Deduct the amount equivalent to the actual
quantity of materials incorporated into the project
not in accordance with the required materials.

Replace with correct materials in accordance with

item 200/201 at the expense of the contractor.

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BRIDGE
 Plywood was used instead of the
required pre-molded joint filler from
back wall to girder joints.
CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Require the contractor, at his own expense, to
remove the plywood used for the back wall to
girder joints and replace it with the required
pre-molded joint filler.

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SCHOOL BUILDING
S Deficient in thickness of the on fill slab was noted.

CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Require the Project/Resident/Materials Engineers
to explain in writing why the defects/deficiencies
occurred despite their presence in the project.

Deduct payment due to the contractor the amount

equivalent to the thickness deficiency of the slab.

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WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS

 Poor location of the completed deep well.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Require the Project Engineer to explain in

writing why the deep well was constructed at a
poor location.

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FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE

 Sections of driven steel sheet piles were not
interlocked with each other.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Require the contractor, at his own expense, to
correct the interlocking of the sections of driven
steel sheet piles.

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MISCELLANEOUS
 Partial billing was made even without the required
test, test reports on beam samples as basis for
payment.
CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Require the Project/Materials Engineer to explain in writing
why partial payment was allowed in the project even
without the required test reports on beam samples.

 Undertake core tests to determine if concrete strength is

acceptable.
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MISCELLANEOUS
 The project has already incurred a negative
slippage.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Require the Project Engineer to explain in
writing why no calibrated action was
undertaken on the negative slippage per
D.O. 102, series of 1988.

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FINAL CLAUSE
&
THINGS TO
REMEMBER
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Public Works
& Highways

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Engineering Office
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Thank
DOING THE RIGHT PROJECTS, AT THE RIGHT PRICE AND THE RIGHT QUALITY

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THANK YOU !
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