Practices and Challenges in the Implementation of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Projects

Infrastructure development plays a vital role in national progress, yet its success depends largely on how projects are implemented within public institutions. This study examined the practices and challenges in the implementation of projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the First District Engineering Office, Province of Iloilo, for Fiscal Year 2024. Employing a quantitative–descriptive research design, the study assessed the level of implementation practices and challenges as perceived by DPWH personnel and determined whether significant differences existed when respondents were classified according to age, educational attainment, length of service, status of employment, and section. It also examined the relationship between implementation practices and challenges. Data were gathered using a structured survey questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study provide empirical insights that may inform policy refinement, strengthen institutional monitoring systems, and enhance governance and accountability in public infrastructure implementation.

Infrastructure implementation; DPWH projects; institutional practices

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