TUBA, Benguet – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday apologized for the delayed repair of damaged roads and other infrastructure here, saying he would ensure that the P20 million requested in October, as well as other disaster quick response funds (QRF), are...
SANTO DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has committed to hasten the completion of Kaliwet Bridge in Barangay Nalasin here by the end of this month. After inspecting the ongoing construction of the replacement bridge on Friday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said...
While Senator Rodante Marcoleta cried foul over the allegation that he sought P500 million in "allocables" from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson pointed out that he missed the most important reaction: denying it. "He...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday, May 6, said more pieces of evidence may be submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged irregularities in public works projects. Lacson disclosed that aside from previously discussed matters,...
A pickup truck was used to transport 10 grocery boxes allegedly containing P299 million to the office of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, a witness told the Sandiganbayan on Tuesday, May 5. The claim was made by Monica Louis...
The Third Division of the Sandiganbayan on Tuesday, May 5, commenced trial in the malversation of public funds case against former senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. and six co-accused. Revilla’s co-accused include Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant District Engineer Brice...
How long does it take to build a short bridge? In Albay, it started 15 years ago in Daraga town… and is still under construction. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon could not help but express his anger and disappointment after visiting the Kilicao-Binitayan...
KABACAN, North Cotabato – The newly completed parallel bridges worth P499.8 million opened on Monday, promising improved mobility and stronger connectivity between Regions 10 and 12 and across Mindanao. DPWH-12 Regional Director Cayamombao Dia said the bridges, located in Kabacan and Carmen, form...
Motorists should expect heavy traffic in some parts of EDSA and other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila due to ongoing repairs and road rehabilitation, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. For EDSA, the traffic jam is expected at the southbound side of Magallanes Flyover...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally demanded payment from LS8 Tourist Transport Corporation following a vehicle fire that caused structural damage to the EDSA-Ortigas Interchange. In a demand letter signed by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency cited the fire...
Government infrastructure spending shrank by nearly two-fifths to ₱88.7 billion in the first two months of the year as project completions and the rollout of the current budget slowed progress billing. According to the national government (NG) disbursement report by the Department of Budget and...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon was asked to personally explain to local officials the processes in awarding the unsolicited bridge project in Boracay Island to San Miguel Corp. Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Member Alan Palma Sr. said it is best if...
