THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) marks its 125 years of invaluable service to the country. Since its establishment in 1898, the DPWH strives to live up to its mandate:

'The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is one of the three departments of the government undertaking major infrastructure projects. The DPWH is mandated to undertake (a) the planning of infrastructure, such as national roads and bridges, flood control, water resources projects and other public works, and (b) the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges, and major flood control systems.'