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Ranier Allan Ronda - The Philippine Star
November 13, 2026 | 12:00am
Department of Public Works and Highways.
Businessworld / File
MANILA, Philippines — Sanctions will be imposed on “aircon engineers,” regional directors and district engineers who fail to conduct regular field inspections to ensure the safety of roads and bridges ahead of the Christmas travel rush, according to Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
Described within the department as “aircon engineers,” field officials who confine themselves to their offices can no longer remain there while vital road networks deteriorate, Lopez emphasized.
In a Nov. 11 order, Lopez mandated the submission of monthly inspection and status reports in infrastructure defects and deficiencies “affecting public safety” to ensure compliance.
All DPWH regional directors and district engineers must outline immediate repair timelines to eliminate road hazards before peak holiday travel begins.
