BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is rehabilitating the decades-old Magsaysay Bridge here. “We are now redoubling our effort in rehabilitation works and all technical men and working force are already on the ground in fast-tracking the project,” DPWH-13 (Caraga)...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed structural assessments of more than 21,000 public buildings nationwide to determine their capacity to withstand major earthquakes. DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral said the assessment identified numerous structures in need of...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the construction of a new steel bridge in Barangay Central Poblacion, Gamay, Northern Samar. The 91.7-lineal meter bridge built for P12.83 million was part of the Build Better More initiative under the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started installing pre-stressed concrete deck girders for the Guicam Bridge, a key inter-island infrastructure project linking Olutanga Island to the mainland in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in a report...
A newly completed riverbank structure boosts flood defenses in Baseco, Manila, safeguarding the coastal community. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) A newly completed 272.8-linear meter slope protection structure in Baseco, Port Area, Manila, is expected to reinforce flood defenses and safeguard residents...
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted an engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor who were convicted of graft and falsification of public documents by the regional trial court (RTC). Acquitted were DPWH Project Engineer Christine N. Buena and Evangeline...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a five-member probe panel to investigate the collapse of the newly constructed Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, with findings set for submission on or before Apr. 25. Under Special Order No. 35 issued on Mar. 17, DPWH Secretary...
Several former officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been convicted by the Sandiganbayan of 41 counts of graft and 41 counts of falsification for "ghost" repairs of the department's vehicles in 2001. Found guilty were former officer-in-charge assistant director...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a comprehensive review of all laws and policies against overloading by trucks and trailers across the country. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (MB File Photo) Escudero made the call for a review in light of the recent...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has restricted trucks exceeding 15 tons from crossing Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, after...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Iloilo City said the delay in infrastructure projects here was caused by officials in the administration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. MAYOR Jerry Treñas (left) and Engr. Roy Pacanan, officer-in-charge of the Department of Public...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the phased rehabilitation of Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City to ease traffic congestion and improve road conditions. In a report from the DPWH-South Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO), the project covers both the...
