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Kalinga creative road ranks 3rd in CAR

  • Writer: Dianne Jayne Lumines
    Dianne Jayne Lumines
  • Jun 29, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 1, 2021



Tabuk City, Kalinga― The 1-kilometer creative road entry of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Upper Kalinga District Engineering Office (DWPH-UKDEO) for the yearly contested activity of DPWH Region CAR ranked third, winning P40,000.00 and a certificate of recognition.


The competition is part of the DPWH Founding Anniversary Road-Right-of-Way (RROW) Enhancement Program of DPWH-Cordillera Region, aiming to provide sustainable and safe Road-Right-of-Way Enhancement through creative and economical means.


The contested entry is the one-kilometer stretch in Balbalasang, Balbalan.


Awarding of the prizes and recognition was done in a virtual program held on June 23. Other winners belonging to the top 5 awardees are DPWH Abra DEO at rank 1, DPWH Apayao 1st DEO at rank 2, DPWH Mt. Province at rank 4, and DPWH Ifugao DEO at rank 5.

DPWH-UKDEO Officer-in-Charge District Engineer Teodoro Owek said it is the first time the District Office has garnered such award, adding that the cooperation of all personnel has contributed to the implementation of their RROW priority project.


“More on diyay adda pagka naturalistic diay inaramid mi kayat na saw- en awan ti inkabil mi idiay nga dagdag pampapintas nga anytime ikaten mi. Amin nga inkabil mi idiay, idiay nan talagan, sustainable dagiyay,” he expressed.


Owek narrated that the entry is set at a mountainside overlooking the scenic view of Balbalan town. It also has recycling bins made up of wood and a handwashing area with fresh water from a spring.


In related news, Engr. Owek was awarded the Loyalty Award in the said event, recognizing him as one of the dedicated workers of DPWH for rendering over 35 years of service.


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