May 23, 2025

Tag: DPWH

  • Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flooding, Shutting Down Key Roads in Eastern Visayas

    In Eastern Visayas, relentless rainfall caused by a shear line has led to significant disruptions, closing several major roads due to landslides and flooding. On Monday, February 10, 2025, a section of the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road in Jipapad, Eastern Samar, was completely blocked by approximately 80 cubic meters of debris from a landslide, severing the…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flooding, Closing Major Roads in Eastern Visayas

    In Eastern Visayas, severe weather conditions led to the closure of several key roadways on Monday, disrupting travel and daily life across the region. Torrential rains caused by a shear line resulted in landslides and flooding, affecting multiple areas and prompting emergency responses from local authorities. In Eastern Samar, the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road, a vital…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • DPWH Finishes P72.4-M Flood Control Initiative in Hermosa, Bataan

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a significant flood control project in Hermosa, Bataan, aimed at reducing the impact of flooding along the Mabiga River. The project, valued at PHP72.4 million, stretches over 558.09 meters and features a reinforced concrete slope protection system with an elevated foundation, designed to enhance…

    Written by

    Maria Reyes

  • PHP30 Million Allocated for Laoag’s New Alternate Road to Alleviate Traffic

    In a move to combat the growing traffic issues in Laoag City, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has earmarked PHP30 million for the construction of a new 2.7-km alternate road. This road is expected to reduce congestion along Airport Avenue. The announcement came on Thursday, highlighting the project’s role in complementing the…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • Drainage System Overhaul on Bonifacio Drive in Manila to Commence February 7

    MANILA – A significant six-month project to rehabilitate and enhance the drainage infrastructure along Bonifacio Drive-Northbound in Manila is scheduled to kick off on February 7. The Department of Public Works and Highways – South Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO) announced via a social media update that the initiative to repair damaged road sections and…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Pampanga’s New Municipal Hall, Inspired by US Library of Congress, Opens Its Doors

    In a significant development for the town of Porac in Pampanga, a new municipal hall, drawing inspiration from the renowned US Library of Congress in Washington, DC, was officially opened on February 5, 2025. The impressive PHP370-million structure, which began construction in 2021, marks a new chapter for the municipality. The building stands on a…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • DTI and DPWH Pledge to Finish P130-M Road Projects to Boost Western Visayas Economy

    In a significant move to enhance economic growth in Western Visayas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have vowed to complete road connectivity projects valued at PHP130 million. These initiatives fall under the Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL IT) Program, which aims…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • DPWH Enhances Davao City and Negros Road Networks with Completed Maintenance Projects

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed essential maintenance projects on key roadways in Davao City and Negros, significantly improving connectivity and safety for local residents and travelers. In Davao City, the DPWH finalized preventive maintenance on a 5.76-kilometer stretch of the Davao City Diversion Road, which now boasts enhanced asphalt…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • DPWH Finishes P193-M Riverbank and Slope Protection Initiatives

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proudly announced the successful completion of two significant infrastructure projects totaling PHP193 million, designed to combat flooding and soil erosion in Bulacan and Negros Occidental. These projects, funded through the 2024 General Appropriations Act, underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and infrastructure resilience. In Bulacan,…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • New PHP28.9 Million Flood Defense Completed in La Union

    In a significant step towards enhancing flood resilience, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finalized a PHP28.9 million flood control project in Barangay Namaltugan, Sudipen, La Union. The 254-meter-long structure, completed on December 14 of the previous year, serves to protect four local villages from the swelling waters of the Amburayan River.…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis