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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is spearheading a digital breakthrough in infrastructure inspections through the Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application.
Recognized as one of the notable capstone projects developed under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the OMGS app is a pioneering initiative of Engr. Glenn S. Degal, Chief of the Project Operation and Maintenance Management Division under the Public-Private Partnership Service (PPPS).
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 R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance public service delivery and underscores the leadership and forward-thinking direction of DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan.
Through the Fortified OMGS app, the DPWH reinforces the government’s commitment to smarter, faster, and more transparent infrastructure management in the Philippines.
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