Wednesday, September 13, 2017

MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS [DPWH]

MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS [DPWH]

Greetings to the National Committee on Urban Pest Control (NCUPC) as we observe the 21st National Urban Pest Control/ Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week on September 25 to 30, 2017.

I laud your organization for the continual effort to educate the detrimental effects of pests to human health and the damage they incur to properties. Worth mentioning is the nationwide Dengue/ Zika Operations with the Local Government Units, which has proven to be of great importance in a country like the Philippines where, time and again, cases of pest-borne diseases rise.

The event's theme: "Imagine Food Safety, Public Health, And Property Protection Without Pest Control," is a fitting call to reflect upon the possible risks that may impair the quality of our lives once we ignore the significance of pest control in our communities.


The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) has always been one with your advocacy by means of proper waste management. We are compliant with the implementation of our "Solid Waste Management Policy" and we ensure that our projects, particularly in water infrastructure, strictly adhere to guidelines on sanitation through our "National Sewerage And Septage Management Program."

You are indeed one of our partners for national development as your efforts for general wellness and our thrust to accelerate infrastructure development both contribute to the rapid urbanization of our country.

May your week-long event be filled with engaging activities that will further boost the awareness of our fellow Filipinos to the importance of pest management for the attainment of our collective vision of a "Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay."

I wish you success in all your worthy endeavors.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

MARK A. VILLAR
Secretary

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