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LA UNION ROAD SLOPE PROTECTION WORKS COMPLETED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a 154-meter slope protection structure along San Fernando-Bagulin Road in Barangay Bacsil, San Fernando City, La Union. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan commended DPWH La Union District Engineering Office for the swift construction of the project which was completed within four […]

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DPWH BEGINS BREAKWATER PROJECT IN SORSOGON

The Department of Public Works and Highways is undertaking the construction and maintenance of the Bacon Boulevard Breakwater Structure in Barangay Poblacion, Sorsogon City. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Regional Office 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte said that the ongoing structure involves the construction of a 615.28-linear breakwater structure. “The ongoing structure involves the […]

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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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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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DPWH IRRIGATION PROJECT HELPS N. COTABATO FARMERS

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Emil K. Sadain, Chief Implementer of the Build Build Build Program, graced the partial turnover of irrigation facilities of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at the Lower Malitubog Service Area (LMSA) that will benefit more than 1,000 farmers in the Municipality of Pikit, North Cotabato. According to Undersecretary […]

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YAP TO DPWH: MORE DISTRICT OFFICES FOR S. LEYTE

The first solon of the newly created Southern Leyte’s 2nd legislative district is pushing for the creation of an additional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineering office in the province. Outgoing Vice Governor Christopherson Yap, the 2nd district congressman-elect, said the establishment of the office is a priority since this is crucial […]

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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 […]