A total of 1,993 vacant positions nationwide, most of them in regional offices, have to be filled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon  said long-time job order employees will be prioritized for promotions and career growth.

These vacancies include those for technical and administrative roles, ranging from Engineer II to Engineer V, providing opportunities across various divisions.

“Ang priority natin para punuan ang iba’t ibang posisyon na ito ay sa loob ng DPWH. Gusto kong mag-promote at magangat unang-una, i-angat muna natin ang mga deserving, honest, hard-working people already in DPWH kasama na ang mga job order employees (Our priority to fill these various positions is within the DPWH. I want to promote and elevate first; we will elevate the deserving, honest, and hard-working people already in DPWH, including job order employees),” he said.

DPWH personnel are encouraged to apply for the vacant positions to take advantage of opportunities for career advancement.

“Hindi porket job order kayo ng napakatagal na panahon ay wala kayong karapatan at oportunidad para umangat. Kayo ang unaahin natin. Kayo ang mauuna sa halos 2,000 vacant seats all over the country (Just because you have been a job order employee for a long time does not mean you have no right or opportunity to advance. You will be prioritized. You will lead in filling nearly 2,000 vacant seats),” Dizon added, assuring staff of fair consideration.

Timely salary releases were also promised, with a warning that any delay will result in dismissal.

“Within seven days from the cut-off, all salaries will be paid—no more, no less. Payments cannot exceed seven days. If anyone here is not paid, report to me immediately,” he said.