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DPWH EYES WB SUPPORT FOR SULU PROJECTS – BONOAN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is exploring the opportunity to tap financing and technical support from the World Bank for its proposed Infrastructure Development Plan for Greater Metropolitan Sulu. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil Sadain said that World Bank has expressed […]

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BBB PROGRAM TO CONTINUE UNDER MARCOS ADMIN – DPWH

“The current administration will continue to pursue big-ticket projects under the Build, Build, Build Program as instructed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.” Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan said this in a recent radio interview. “President Marcos has instructed the prioritization of infrastructure that would aid in the food security program of the […]

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OVP SATELLITE OFFICES GIVE MEDICAL, BURIAL AID

The Office of Vice President (OVP) through its satellite offices has started providing medical and burial assistance to people in need.Atty. Reynold Munsayac, the vice-presidential spokesperson, said the satellite offices offer medical and burial assistance that can be availed through partner hospitals or direct walk-in applications. To avail themselves of the medical and burial assistance, […]

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SCIENCE TERMINAL CENTER TO RISE IN TAGUIG — DPWH

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially commenced the construction of the Taguig City Science Terminal and Exhibit Center at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Compound in Bicutan. DPWH National Capital Regional Director Nomer Abel Canlas said that the groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for this joint project together with […]

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DPWH BUILDS SEAWALL FOR YOLANDA-HIT EASTERN SAMAR

Residents of Barangay Pagnamitan, Guiuan, in Eastern Samar are now protected from storm surges and flash floods with the 252-meter flood control structure completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on a report submitted by Region 8 Director Allan Borromeo, Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the construction of the seawall is […]

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BONOAN ASSUMES DPWH CHIEF POST

Secretary Manuel Bonoan has formally assumed his role as head of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Bonoan succeeded Acting Secretary Roger Mercado. Mercado handed over the DPWH flag symbolizing reins of the agency during a simple turnover ceremony held recently at the DPWH Central Office Multi-Purpose Hall in Port Area, Manila. Bonoan’s […]

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PCOO : MARCOS BACKS BULACAN AIRPORT CITY ECOZONE

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) chief and Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. fully supports the creation of the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport and his decision to veto House Bill 7575 aimed to cure defects found in the measure. “Presidential Veto is the fastest way to cure […]

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MERCADO LEADS DPWH’S 124TH ANNIVERSARY

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger Mercado, together with officials and employees of the DPWH nationwide, led the simultaneous celebration of the Department’s 124th Anniversary with the theme “DPWH @ 124: Road from Recovery to Prosperity”. A thanksgiving mass was held at the DPWH Central Office in Port Area, Manila. To […]

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SHELTER SITE FOR LEYTE ‘AGATON’ VICTIMS CLEARED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed site development activities in Barangay Maganhan, Baybay City, Leyte to serve as the location of temporary shelters for Typhoon ‘Agaton’ victims in Eastern Visayas. Based on the status report submitted by Region 8 Director Allan Borromeo, Secretary Roger Mercado said that on-site development preparations involved […]

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MPT SOUTH, PAWS TEAM UP TO RESCUE STRAY ANIMALS

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road development arm of Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to address cases of stray animals wandering the busy roads of the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX), CAVITEX C5 Link, and the […]