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DPWH INSTALLS NEW BOOSTER PUMP IN SAMPALOC, MANILA – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed a new booster pump at the Estero de Calubcob in Manila’s Sampaloc district that aims to minimize flooding. In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, DPWH NCR Director Ador Canlas said the flood management project has been done ahead of its set completion date […]

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NLEX HARBOR LINK MALABON EXIT NOW OPEN – VILLAR

Motorists, commuters, and truckers bound for the cities of Malabon, Caloocan and Navotas —who currently face the daily traffic gridlock of Metro Manila—are set to enjoy some relief with the opening of the NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit. This was cited by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar during the inaugural […]

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ABRA WEAVING COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM COMPLETED BULBULALA FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT – VILLAR

A new flood control structure aimed to protect residents and local weavers from an overflow of the Abra River during the rainy season has been completed in La Paz, Abra by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Mark Villar announced that the Bulbulala Flood Control Project is now ready to function as […]

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DAANG KALIKASAN TO BE A TOURIST ATTRACTION IN NORTHERN LUZON – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar recently inspected the Mangatarem-Sta. Cruz Road or “Daang Kalikasan,” a mountain road project linking the Provinces of Pangasinan and Zambales dubbed to ensure that its construction is on track. Villar said that “Daang Kalikasan” which passes through rolling hills and mountains will soon be an emerging tourist attraction […]

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COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED IN DPWH-JICA MEETING – VILLAR

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met recently to strengthen Philippines’ coastal management program and policies. The talk between DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, JICA Coastal Disasters and Management in the Philippines Senior Representative Ayumu Oshima, Undersecretaries Emil K. Sadain and Roberto R. Bernardo centered […]

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NLEX HARBOR LINK MALABON EXIT TO OPEN FEB 21 – VILLAR

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said the Malabon Exit of the NLEX Harbor Link C3-R10 Section on Dagat-Dagatan Avenue will officially open on February 21. This as Villar ordered NLEX Corp. to finish the Malabon Exit of the NLEX Harbor Link in seven days. The public works head and NLEX […]

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DPWH COMPLETES P142-M MINUHANG BRIDGE IN LEYTE – VILLAR

A new 154.8-meter bridge on the Minuhang Cabarasan Road is now providing residents ease of travel to other parts of Barangay Minuhang, in Barugo town, Leyte. Citing a report from Region 8 Director Nerie Bueno, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said the DPWH Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) has recently completed the new permanent P142.3-million […]

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DPWH WARNS CONTRACTORS WITH DELAYED PROJECTS – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has warned contractors with delayed projects anew as it ordered the blacklisting of a contractor for its failure to finish on time the construction of a school building project in Cavite. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar is hoping that the banning of St. Gerrard Construction, General Contractor and […]

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BGC-ORTIGAS CENTER ROAD LINK PROJECT NOW 45% COMPLETE – VILLAR

The Bonifacio Global City (BGC) to Ortigas Center Road Link Project is now 45 percent complete, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported. During inspection of the P1.6-billion project, Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said that once finished, the road link will be a traffic game changer as it will reduce to […]

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DPWH BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF LUCENA CITY SEAPORT ACCESS ROAD – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now speeding up the construction and improvement of access roads leading to seaports in Lucena City, Quezon Province. Expected to boost tourism, improve the delivery of goods and services, and reduce transportation costs, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said the project’s 79 percent completion rate is good […]