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Budget Secretary Highlights Need for SARO for PHP783 Billion in Congressional Additions
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the necessity of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the disbursement of nearly PHP800 billion in programs and projects added by Congress to the 2025 national budget. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Pangandaman revealed that Congress introduced approximately 12,900 new line items, totaling PHP783 billion, with a…
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Antique Celebrates Holidays Safely with No Major Incidents
In Antique, the holiday season passed without any major accidents or indiscriminate gunfire, as reported by the Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). PDRRMO chief Broderick Train shared in a recent interview that the community enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and New Year, thanks to the diligent efforts of various government agencies involved…
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Tarlac’s Agricultural Boost: DPWH Completes Vital Road Project
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proudly announced the successful completion of a significant road enhancement project in Tarlac on January 2, 2025. This development is set to invigorate the agricultural sector by improving connectivity between Barangay Sta. Rosa in Concepcion and Barangay Talaga in Capas. The newly upgraded road, stretching 2.106 kilometers,…
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DPWH Finishes Road Upgrade in Tarlac, Boosting Local Agriculture
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proudly announced the completion of a significant road enhancement project in Tarlac on January 2, 2025. This project, aimed at improving connectivity between Barangay Sta. Rosa in Concepcion and Barangay Talaga in Capas, is set to invigorate the agricultural sector in the region. Edward Ricardo Ramos, the…
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Kennon Road Reopens to Light Vehicles Following New Year’s Day Fire
MANILA – After being closed due to a fire on New Year’s Day, Kennon Road has been reopened to light vehicles, according to a Thursday announcement from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The DPWH-Cordillera confirmed that as of 9 p.m. on January 1, 2025, the road was cleared of debris from the…
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New Bridge Proposed for Biliran to Replace Aging Structure
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced plans for a new bridge to connect Biliran province to Leyte, aiming to resolve issues with the aging Biliran Bridge. The existing bridge, the sole connection between the island and the mainland, has shown signs of deterioration, prompting the need for a new structure. Irwin…
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Education Tops 2025 Budget at P1.055 Trillion Following DPWH Reductions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has finalized the 2025 national budget, setting a new priority by allocating the largest share to the education sector. The budget, signed into law on Monday at Malacañang Palace, totals P6.326 trillion, a reduction from the initially proposed P6.352 trillion due to the President’s veto of certain line items amounting…
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DPWH Announces Four-Day Repair Schedule for Recto Avenue Starting December 27
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has scheduled a four-day repair and maintenance project on Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila, beginning on December 27. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office announced via social media that the project will focus on fixing the damaged concrete pavement on the westbound side of this key…
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DPWH Announces Four-Day Repair Schedule for Claro M. Recto Avenue Starting December 27
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has scheduled a four-day repair and maintenance project on Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila, beginning on December 27. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office (NMDEO) announced via social media that the project will focus on fixing the damaged concrete pavement on the westbound side of this…
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Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Road Closures Across Samar Provinces
Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding across the Samar provinces on Monday, resulting in the closure of numerous road sections, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office in Tacloban City. The flooding, triggered by continuous downpours, has severely impacted transportation in the region. In Northern Samar, roads in Catubig and…
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