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DPWH UPGRADES CANDON ROAD IN ILOCOS SUR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road improvement project allowing safer access along the Road Junction of Candon-Salcedo-Del Pilar in Candon, Ilocos Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region I Director Ronnel Tan said the 1.12-kilometre concrete road project involves asphalt overlay with a 50-millimetre thickness […]

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DPWH UPGRADES CALAPAN ROAD IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the improvement of Calapan South Road which is expected to provide tourists and motorists a smoother experience when travelling in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan said the project involved enhancing the 1.5-kilometre, 4-lane road […]

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NAIA TO GET P2.8B AVIATION INFRA UPGRADE — CAMPOS

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to receive P2.8 billion in fresh funding for the upgrading of its aviation infrastructure, including P1.2 billion for the procurement of a new Communications, Navigation and Surveillance-Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) System, Makati City Representative Luis Campos Jr. said. The initial P1.2 billion for the acquisition of a new […]

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DOH TO HELP PALAWAN UPGRADE EL NIDO HOSPITAL

Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire, along with Field Implementation and Coordination Team for NCR and South Luzon (FICT) Assistant Secretary Dr. Gloria Balboa and MIMAROPA Assistant Regional Director Vilma Diez, visited the El Nido Community Hospital (ENCH) in Palawan as part of the hospital rounds in the municipality. The visit opened the […]

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DPWH FINISHES GUIMBAL PUBLIC MARKET UPGRADE

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed an upgraded public market facility to support local businesses in Guimbal, Iloilo. Built within an area of 768 square meters, the multi-purpose building houses numerous commercial stalls that will cater to the daily necessities and supply requirements of about 7,000 households in the town of […]

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BINAY TO DBM: HELP DOTR UPGRADE CAAP EQUIPMENT

Senator Nancy Binay expressed concern over the air traffic system glitch at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that crippled international and domestic flight operations on New Year’s Day. “Una sa lahat, buti na lamang at walang nangyaring anumang aksidente… but what happened last Sunday is scary and terrifying, and anyone who has plans of […]

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VALENZUELA MEDICAL CENTER TO GET UPGRADE

Valenzuela City Rep. Eric Martinez said the Valenzuela Medical Center (VMC) expansion would improve quality health services to more residents and become the “People’s Choice” by 2028 by providing institutionalized patient-centered and pandemic-resilient healthcare. Martinez thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for delivering his campaign promise of expanding VMC’s operational capacity to meet the growing needs of […]

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DPWH UPGRADES NASIPIT SEAWALL IN AGUSAN DEL NORTE

Residents of coastal Barangay Punta in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte are now protected against big waves, storm surge, soil erosion, and flooding after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the rehabilitation of a damaged seawall. Citing reports from DPWH Region 13 Director Pol Delos Santos, Secretary Mark Villar explained that repair was necessary […]

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UPGRADE OF PHILHEALTH FREE DIALYSIS COVERAGE URGED

Senator Risa Hontiveros has backed the call of advocacy groups urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to increase the free dialysis coverage for all patients while the country is still in a state of emergency. Hontiveros said the agency should upgrade its benefit package from 90 free dialysis sessions to 144 while the country […]

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ROMAN EXPRESSWAY IN BATAAN GETS UPGRADE — DPWH

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said the recent completion of various road improvements along Roman Expressway will further boost the economic potential of Bataan Province. Citing DPWH Bataan 2nd District Engineering Office’s report, Villar said that Roman Expressway – a national arterial road traversing 10 Bataan towns – was the recent recipient of […]