Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday, April 13, dismissed an economist’s call to halt major infrastructure and public works projects, saying these should continue despite rising fuel prices in the country. Earlier, economist JC Punongbayan said...
San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has been awarded the ₱7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a March 30 notice of award (NOA) addressed to SMHC Chairman and...
For decades, Jeff Dizon’s work was defined by a specific kind of “busy-ness,” a dense, layered complexity that invited the viewer to get lost in stratified surfaces. In his recent exhibit, “Mangha,” however, which concluded its run at the Art Circle Gallery last April 2, signaled a...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday committed funding to finally complete long-delayed hospital projects in Laguna following an onsite inspection with Gov. Sol Aragones. Dizon said construction can commence within the year. “When...
Long before economic cooperation and formal agreements, the relationship between the Philippines and Bangladesh was shaped by early recognition and shared histories of independence. In 1971, the Philippines became the first ASEAN country to recognize Bangladesh’s sovereignty—an early gesture...
As motorists drive back to Metro Manila on Monday, March 6, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is doing away with short-term patchwork repairs to address recurring complaints over roads that deteriorate shortly after repairs. Dizon said this in a radio interview...
Police forces across the country were placed on the highest security alert status starting Tuesday March 31, to ensure maximum security coverage as millions of Filipinos travel and observe the Holy Week. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the...
GUMACA, Quezon – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon conducted another inspection of the Maharlika Highway here on Monday, March 30. Dizon, accompanied by Department of Public Works and Highways 4-A Director Carol Pastrana and Gumaca Mayor Webster Letargo, visited the...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured the public that all the unfinished infrastructure projects left by controversial contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya in Metro Manila will be completed before any new projects are started. Under the Metro Manila 1st...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday opened to motorists the Santa Ines-Atlu Bola bypass road, which has been in the works for six years, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, who inspected the project last January, led the opening of the...
LEGAZPI CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday praised improvements in road repair, slip fixes, and construction in Lupi and Sipocot towns in Camarines Sur, noting faster travel times ahead of Holy Week. "The instruction of President Ferdinand R....
The country’s infrastructure program faces potential cost increases from rising global oil prices but construction projects nationwide will continue as planned, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Tuesday, March 10. Dizon said many government infrastructure...
