Roberto Bernardo

Roberto R. Bernardo (born August 7, 1963) is a Filipino civil engineer and government official currently serving as Undersecretary for Regional Operations in Visayas, the National Capital Region (NCR), and Region IV-B under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Early life and education Bernardo was born in Malolos, Bulacan, on August 7, 1963. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Mapúa Institute of Technology in 1984.

Bernardo later clarified that he was on approved medical leave from July 28 to October 27, 2025, to undergo treatment for a spinal condition. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan confirmed that no disciplinary case had been filed against Bernardo and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to professionalism and transparency.

On April 27, 2026, reports indicated Bernardo was to return 1B pesos taken from the Department of Public Works projects, as part of being accepted to the witness protection program.

International engagements Bernardo has attended multiple international conferences, including:

Seminar on Engineering and Construction Standard System and Application for Developing Countries, Beijing, China (2011) ASCE 139th Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, United States (2009) Consultative Meeting with the Office of the Secretary for Works, Hong Kong (2008)

Affiliations He is an active member of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) and the Road Engineering Association of the Philippines (REAP).