DPWH and DBM Introduce Real-Time Digital Monitoring System
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have joined forces to implement a real-time digital monitoring system. This platform aims to boost transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects across the country.
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on May 20 in Quezon City. This collaboration marks a significant step toward modernizing government oversight.
Innovative Tools Enhance Project Transparency
The newly launched system, called the Digital Imaging for Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME) program, uses satellite imagery, drone surveillance, geotagging, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These technologies allow officials to track infrastructure progress accurately, verify completed work, and ensure public funds are properly managed, especially in remote and underserved communities.
Local experts noted that this initiative aligns with the current administration’s push for innovation-driven governance. It supports data-enabled public service, which is a key part of the national development agenda.
Features and Future Enhancements of the System
According to community leaders, the DPWH and DBM will further develop the DIME platform by integrating real-time updates, interactive mapping tools, and multimedia content. These improvements will provide government agencies, stakeholders, and the public with clearer and more timely information about ongoing infrastructure projects.
Both agencies have also committed to ongoing collaboration for ground validation, system upgrades, and training programs. This coordinated effort aims to ensure the digital monitoring system remains effective and sustainable over time.
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