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DPWH: Over 1,500 workers deployed to clear 46 national roads hit by 'Crising,' 'Dante,' 'Emong,' 'habagat'

Published Jul 25, 2025 12:47 pm  |  Updated Jul 25, 2025 01:25 pm

At A Glance

  • 46 road sections were declared impassable by DPWH due to flooding, landslides, rockfall, and collapsed pavement.
  • Affected roads are located in Regions I, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, IX, CAR, and the Negros Island Region.
  • DPWH said clearing operations are ongoing in coordination with regional and district engineering offices.
Large boulders and loose soil block a section of Kennon Road at K0237+350, Sitio Camp 6, Barangay Camp 4 in Tuba, Benguet, on Friday, July 25, following a rockfall and soil collapse triggered by continuous rains. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the immediate closure of the road to ensure public safety. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
Large boulders and loose soil block a section of Kennon Road at K0237+350, Sitio Camp 6, Barangay Camp 4 in Tuba, Benguet, on Friday, July 25, following a rockfall and soil collapse triggered by continuous rains. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the immediate closure of the road to ensure public safety. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, July 25, deployed more than 1,500 personnel and 227 equipment units to fast-track clearing operations along 46 national roads rendered impassable or partially passable due to torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” and Severe Tropical Storms “Crising,” “Dante,” and “Emong.”
Of the affected roads, 11 remain impassable while 35 are partially passable following incidents of landslides, flooding, road slips, soil collapse, and damaged bridge structures, the DPWH reported.
Road sections impacted by the weather disturbances were recorded in Regions I (Ilocos), III (Central Luzon), IV-A (Calabarzon), IV-B (Mimaropa), V (Bicol), IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the Negros Island Region (NIR).
Among the impassable roads are Judge Jose De Venecia Boulevard Extension, Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Avenue, and Urdaneta–Dagupan–Lingayen Road via Tarlac and Zambales in Region I; Baliwag–Candaba–Sta. Ana Road, Candaba–San Miguel Road, Paniqui–Camiling–Wawa Road, and Bigaa–Plaridel via Bulacan and Malolos Road in Region III; Diokno Highway and Talisay–Laurel–Agoncillo Road in Region IV-A; and Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet under CAR.
Thick mud and debris blanket the Camp 6 Bridge along Kennon Road in Sitio Camp 6, Barangay Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet, on Friday, July 25, following continuous rains that caused heavy siltation. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily closed the affected section to ensure the safety of motorists. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
Thick mud and debris blanket the Camp 6 Bridge along Kennon Road in Sitio Camp 6, Barangay Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet, on Friday, July 25, following continuous rains that caused heavy siltation. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily closed the affected section to ensure the safety of motorists. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
Partially passable roads include the Claveria–Calanasan–Flora–Lasam Road and Mt. Province–Isabela Road in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR); Camiling–Wawa–Bayambang–Malasiqui–Sta. Barbara Road and multiple segments of the San Carlos–Calasiao Road in Pangasinan; and various sections of the Manila North Road in Bulacan and Pampanga.
In Central Luzon, affected roads also include Apalit–Macabebe–Masantol Road; several stretches of the Sto. Tomas–Minalin Road, including the Minalin–Macabebe and Tail Dike sections; and the Amungan–Palauig–Banlog Road in Zambales.
In Calabarzon, roads affected are: multiple segments of the Palico–Balayan–Batangas Road and Manila–Batangas–Pier Road in Batangas; Kawit–Noveleta Diversion Road, Noveleta Diversion Road, Noveleta–Rosario Diversion Road, Noveleta–Naic–Tagaytay Road, Tanza–TMC–Indang Road, and Manila–Cavite Road in Cavite; Sta. Cruz Poblacion Road and various portions of the Calamba–Sta. Cruz–Famy Junction Road; and the Rizal–Famy–Quezon Boundary Road.
In Mimaropa, affected routes include the Crossing MWCR (Pola)–Casague–Alacaak Road and Junction MWCR (Labangan)–Murtha–Iriron Road in Occidental Mindoro; Calapan North Road and multiple segments of the Calapan South Road in Oriental Mindoro.
Also affected are the Libon–Bacolod–San Vicente–Buga Road in Albay; Bayawan–Mabinay Road in Negros Oriental; the Liloy–Siocon Road and the Sibuco–Limpapa section of the Zamboanga West Coastal Road in Zamboanga del Norte.
To restore access and ensure connectivity, the DPWH mobilized bulldozers, backhoes, pay loaders, dump trucks, chainsaws, and other heavy equipment to affected areas, with regional and district engineering offices maintaining 24/7 monitoring.
While most national roads remain open, the agency urged motorists to remain cautious and heed official advisories.
Concerns may be reported via Viber or SMS at 0961-684-7084 or through email at [email protected].

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