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    Working at Department of Public Works and Highways Philippines

    4.295 ratings in total
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    88%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.9(95 ratings)
    Career development
    3.9(95 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.4(95 ratings)
    Management
    3.7(95 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.0(95 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.7(7 ratings)
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    5.0
    Level 2 Engineer
    Mar 2026
    Quezon City Metro Manila2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Work for the government
    The good thingsYou have security of tenure
    The challengesHealth benefits could be improved.
    4.0
    Administrative Aide
    Oct 2025
    Candon City Ilocos Sur1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    An enriching experience that honed my administrative skills and dedication to public service.
    The good thingsWorking as an Administrative Staff at DPWH is fulfilling and enjoyable as it allows me to contribute to public service while enhancing my skills in organization, coordination, and office management.
    The challenges I have improved significantly in terms of organization, attention to detail, and communication. I learned how to manage official documents efficiently, coordinate with different departments, and handle administrative tasks with accuracy and professionalism. Working in a structured government environment also strengthened my sense of responsibility, time management, and commitment to public service.
    4.0
    Administrative Assistant
    Sep 2025
    Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental10 to 11 years in the role, former employee
    good working environment
    The good thingshelpful and kind officemates
    The challengeshard to apply for a budgetary (regular) position
    5.0
    Maintenance Staff
    Jul 2025
    Calapan City Oriental MindoroLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I gained valuable knowledge and experienced
    The good thingsAll people who work here are very kind and understanding
    The challengesNothing because this company was great
    3.0
    Engineering Aide
    Feb 2024
    Ligao City Albay1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall it was okay but its not worth my capabilities.
    The good thingsCharacter development and work ethic.
    The challengesYou have a lot of work (office and field) but not well compensated.
    5.0
    Administrative Aide IV
    Feb 2024
    Davao City Davao del Sur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fast paced with little pressure.
    The good thingsMany personal benefits depending on what division you belong to.
    The challengesSalary increases are very minimal and is limited to what position you are in.
    5.0
    Engineer
    Nov 2023
    Catarman Northern Samar1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging
    The good thingsEstimating and Planning
    The challengesToo many projects to be submitted on deadline
    5.0
    Auto cad operator
    Aug 2023
    I have knowledge to do plan preparation using autocad,SketchUp,vray and lumion software
    The good thingsTo see my own design ideas in actual construction at the same time to do my passion as a designer/drafter
    The challengesMy Time management is my challenge
    4.0
    Engineer
    Jul 2023
    Manila City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good opportunities for career development
    The good thingsgood management and increase in salary
    The challengesto communicate with affected and different people
    5.0
    Administrative Aide
    Mar 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I'm enjoying at the same time it's challenging for me.
    The good thingsMeeting new friends and learning new things and new skills at the same. This can help me connect with like-minded individuals and learn new skills and ideas in a supportive environment.
    The challengesHonestly, I enjoy working in a government agency because of the people there I learned a lot.
    5.0
    Information Officer
    Feb 2023
    Manila City Metro Manila5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Comfortable, a little challenging, but definitely rewarding
    The good thingsBonuses, 7-4 Work Shift, no work on weekends, compliant to regular holidays, fun work environment
    The challengesrigorous and painstaking daily routine, less room for career growth, minimal opportunities in showcasing skills
    5.0
    Administrative assistant
    Jan 2023
    Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Well organized agency
    The good thingsSecure, happy to be with the perks.
    The challengesNothing to say but the good things
    5.0
    Engineer
    Oct 2022
    Cebu Central Visayas1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It is so nice working here we got great leaders and nice colleagues.
    The good thingsSo does I really love technical woks
    The challengesChallenges are problem solving in technical problems but nothing is difficult.
    5.0
    Draftsman
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It is a good Government Agency
    The good thingsPeople there are very nice and let you learn a lot.
    The challengesAs of my time working there, I haven't experienced much problems.
    4.0
    Civil engineer
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed my training at the Department of Public Works ang Highways
    The good thingsIt was fun because I gain more knowledge in my training days. The people on the departmant easy to be with.
    The challengesEveryday is a challege for me there in site or in the office.
    5.0
    Engineering assistant
    Aug 2022
    Manila City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good environment and a healthy workplace
    The good thingsEnhancing my communication and technical skills.
    The challengesWork from home set-up
    4.0
    Administrative Aide VI
    Aug 2022
    Actually it's fine, but all good things must come to an end. It is now time to face a new and real life.
    The good thingsI was able to excel and learn new things.
    The challengesI guess, colleagues and peers. No matter
    3.0
    QAS Chemist 1
    Jul 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great experience only problem is that salary is always delayed.
    The good thingsThe various experience that is outside of my expertise like other engineering works.
    The challengesDelayed salary. Then the Job order contract of service method because I'm a job order.
    5.0
    Engineer I-job order
    May 2022
    experienced filled oppurtunity
    The good thingsimproves self career improvement
    The challengeslacks manpower for other job
    5.0
    Job Order
    Feb 2022
    Very good in terms of services provided
    The good thingsWorkmates are good and understanding.
    The challengesI enjoy working in that company.
    3.0
    Engineering
    Feb 2022
    Mandaluyong City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Making reports of preventive maintenance program
    The good thingsGiving you a chance to excel about your field
    The challengesIt will give you a pressure time while you work at here
    4.0
    Administrative Aide
    Oct 2021
    Davao City Davao del SurLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great experience so many inputs
    The good thingsQuick response, good environment for the fresh graduate.
    The challengesField work is very crucial. Risky when your going to the area that has bound with bandits.
    5.0
    Civil engineer
    Aug 2021
    Know good knowledge of civil engineering field
    The good thingsPeaceful peoples are supported kind
    The challengesAll works are completed with in agreement period
    4.0
    Administrative Aide
    Jul 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I had a great time .I gained a lot of knowledge about the real world.
    The good thingsColleagues teamwork and the ambiance of the office .
    The challengesThe pressure and lack of benefits and incentives
    2.0
    Engineer 1
    Jun 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role
    No career growth for my profession.
    The good thingsThe only good thing in government i think is that the salary is on average.
    The challengesThe salary is on average but if your position is job order there is no basic benefits and the payroll is always 2-3 weeks delayed.
    4.0
    Data encoder
    Apr 2021
    Doing clerical works
    The good thingsThe have specific works and the work environment is good.
    The challengesThe salary are not on time.
    5.0
    Senior staff nurse
    Apr 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    My field of expertise is Medical- Surgical Nursing
    The good things“Men and Women for others Hospital!” I enjoyed working here so much that I count ask for more
    The challengesSometimes we have scarcity of medical supplies but i was able to manage by being resourceful and innovative
    5.0
    Nurse 1
    Feb 2021
    Davao3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    it was toxic but more knowledge and learnings.
    The good thingsmore benefits especially if your regular. leave credits
    The challengescensus and workloads, demanding patients. inconsiderate supervisor
    5.0
    Driver
    Nov 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Not so tough. As long as I could manage the roads where I drive
    The good thingsThey're all nice to me. They're cool.
    The challengesI just need to be on time. All the time.
    5.0
    Structural engineer
    Sep 2020
    23 years of experience
    The good thingsBeing an structural engineer designer
    The challengesMilitary projects at reclaimed area.
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