DPWH unveils app for infrastructure inspections 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is revolutionizing infrastructure inspection with its new Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application, according to a report by Manila Standard.

The OMGS app, recognized as a notable capstone project developed under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), is a pioneering initiative of engineer Glenn Degal.

Degal serves as chief of the Project Operation and Maintenance Management Division under the Public-Private Partnership Service.

The app modernizes previously manual and fragmented inspection processes.

Traditionally, inspectors relied on handwritten reports and disjointed communication channels, often resulting in delays in issue resolution and reduced transparency in operations.

The OMGS app represents a paradigm shift, enabling real-time geotagged data collection, automated reporting and seamless coordination among inspectors, concessionaires and government agencies.

Using mobile devices, inspectors can now document infrastructure conditions on-site and instantly transmit findings to a centralized digital platform, significantly improving efficiency, accuracy and accountability.

This innovation directly supports President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance public service delivery and underscores the leadership and forward-thinking direction of DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan.

Through the Fortified OMGS app, the DPWH reinforces the government’s commitment to smarter, faster and more transparent infrastructure management in the Philippines.