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GOV’T EYES P3B INFRA BOOST FOR KALAYAAN ISLANDS

The Philippine government is spending an additional P3.03 billion this year to bolster its infrastructure buildup in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the northeastern section of the disputed Spratly Archipelago. “Congress has earmarked an additional P1.65 billion to develop the Pag-asa Island airport, plus P300 million for the (Pag-asa) shelter port,” Surigao del Sur Representative […]

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DPWH FRONTLINERS URGED: WORK FOR BETTER INFRA

Field unit heads of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gathered for a two-day assembly of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, Inc. (DELP) recently in Tagaytay City, Cavite.  In his message, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan emphasized the need for the District and Assistant District Engineers’ steadfast efforts and professionalism and working […]

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DPWH HOLDS FORUM TO BOOST MINDANAO INFRA DEV’T

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened a public forum as it continues to engage project stakeholders in the efforts of intensifying infrastructure development in Mindanao towards better economic productivity and boost the sectors of tourism, agriculture and trade to achieve high, inclusive and sustainable growth. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain spearheaded the […]

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CONGRESS ALLOTS P17.7B FOR TRIP PROGRAM – RILLO

Congress has earmarked the sum of P17.7 billion to bankroll the national government’s Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) this year, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, House tourism committee vice chairperson, said on Sunday. “The fresh funding for the TRIP in the 2023 General Appropriations Law will be spent to construct or upgrade roads leading to […]

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DPWH INSPECTS 1,350 QUAKE-HIT INFRA IN CAR, ILOCOS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was able to conduct a rapid assessment of the initial 1,350 affected structures in the Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region, following an earthquake that jolted Luzon. Citing a report from the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the inspected structures are composed […]

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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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BUILD SAMAL-DAVAO BRIDGE, MARCOS ADMIN URGED

Mayor Al David Uy of the Island Garden City of Samal hopes the construction of the P23 billion Samal-Davao connector bridge will finally start under the new administration. “(It’s) possible, (I’m) praying,” Uy said. He noted that bidding for the project was completed last year and that the winning bidder China Road and Bridge Corporation […]

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NEW EXPRESSWAY TO SPUR TOURISM IN CORDOVA, CEBU

The municipal government of Cordova has committed to lay a strong ground in promoting responsible development, particularly in tourism as the town expects to attract more investments with the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). Town officials prepared for the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte for the opening ceremony of the iconic expressway that […]

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BOOST CAGAYAN VALLEY ECONOMY WITH BRIDGES – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon said he will be pushing for the construction of more bridges in the Cagayan Valley to help give a big jolt to the local economy. Gordon, during his visit to the northern provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, noted that improving and building bridges will help cut travel time to other points of […]

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DUTERTE LEADS TACLOBAN BYPASS ROAD INAUGURATION

President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the 6.405-kilometer Tacloban City Bypass Road Project completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Province of Leyte. The President was joined in the project inauguration by Senator Bong Go, DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino, House […]