Tag: infrastructure
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DPWH Finishes Three Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Regions for P174 Million
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed three significant infrastructure projects totaling P174.57 million across three different regions, enhancing connectivity and safety for local communities. In San Agustin, Romblon, a P96 million access road spanning 1.69 kilometers was constructed to bolster the Marcos administration’s efforts in improving agricultural trade and farmer…
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Reconstruction of Collapsed Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of two overloaded trucks carrying fertilizer and sand, resulting in injuries to…
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Reconstruction of Damaged Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of overloaded trucks. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos…
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Iloilo City Plans Regulations for Newly Inaugurated Sunset Boulevard
The Iloilo City government is set to engage with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to discuss the potential partial handover of the recently opened Iloilo Sunset Boulevard. This move aims to secure the maintenance of the new infrastructure, which was officially opened on January 24, 2025. Engr. Neil Ravena, who leads the…
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Cordillera Region Secures P35 Billion for Infrastructure and Road Enhancements in 2025
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is set to benefit significantly from a P35 billion allocation for infrastructure and road connectivity in 2025, aimed at boosting regional development. Khadaffy Tanggol, the director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cordillera, announced this substantial budget during a recent media interview, emphasizing its role in…
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Cordillera’s Roads Now 98% Paved, Boosting Regional Connectivity and Economy
In a significant development for the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), 98% of its 2,379 kilometers of roads are now paved, a milestone celebrated during the 37th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Baguio City. This achievement marks a dramatic improvement from 1988, when only 23% of the region’s roads were…
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Misamis Oriental’s Second District Completes PHP11 Billion in Development Projects
In a significant development stride, the second district of Misamis Oriental has successfully completed projects totaling PHP11 billion, as announced by Representative Yevgeny Vincente Emano. These initiatives, supported by the national budget spanning 2023 to 2024, are designed to enhance the living standards within the district. Emano highlighted that these efforts have reached 73,000 clients…
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Earthquake-Induced Damage Restricts Traffic on Key Southern Leyte Bridge
Following a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on January 23, 2025, the Liloan Bridge in Southern Leyte, a crucial link between Luzon and Mindanao, has been subjected to stringent load restrictions by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The earthquake caused a noticeable gap in the bridge’s steel expansion joint, leading to the…
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Iloilo’s New Sunset Boulevard Now Open to Traffic, Aims to Boost Local Economy
On January 24, 2025, the Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, officially known as the Iloilo River North Bank Road, was opened to vehicular traffic by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH 6). This significant infrastructure project is set to tackle transportation issues while also promoting tourism, drawing investments, and fostering economic development…
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Cebu Subway Project Under Consideration by DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring the possibility of building a subway in Cebu to alleviate traffic congestion. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent interview on Radyo Pilipinas that discussions about the project began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is part of…
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