At least seven major roads in Northern Luzon remain closed due to landslides, soil collapses, and washed-out infrastructure caused by Tropical Cyclones Nika and Ofel, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday, Nov. 16. The DPWH said the disruptions have impacted...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways is set to start the construction of floodgates with pumping stations in three major rivers in this city next year. MAYOR Albee Benitez speaks in a press briefing at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Monday, Nov. 11. (Glazyl...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways is constructing four multi-purpose buildings in Capiz province. “Our goal is to create inclusive and accessible public spaces that meet the diverse needs of our communities. These buildings will significantly enhance the quality of life...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Bicol reported P971 million in damage to infrastructure in the region from severe tropical storm "Kristine." DPWH-Bicol information officer Lucy Castañeda disclosed that roads sustained P799 million in damage,...
Plans may soon be underway to revive former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) to help mitigate flooding in the Bicol region after President Marcos inspected Typhoon Kristine-hit areas there on Saturday, Oct. 26. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong...
DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reopened the Lopez-Catanauan section of the Maharlika Highway to heavy vehicles, addressing critical access issues following landslides triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”....
Search and rescue (SAR) personnel wade through deep flood in Muntinlupa City to find residents needing assistance amid the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". A total of 42 road sections in seven regions were rendered impassable due to Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”, the Department...
Photo: DPWH A commitment to strengthening international civil engineering partnerships was reaffirmed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with their South Korean counterparts during the 2024 Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE) Convention, Conference, and Civil Expo held in...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways-6 (Western Visayas) chief Sanny Boy Oropel said that the sinking flyover connecting this city to Pavia town, Iloilo will fully reopen on Christmas Day as accelerated repairs are ongoing. PROTESTERS flock to the sinking Ungka Flyover that...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is developing detailed flood risk management plans for three major river basins in the Philippines. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the updated master plans are underway for the...
Upper Wawa Dam (File photo) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) unveiled plans on Friday, Sept. 6, to build three additional dams north of the Wawa Dam in Rizal province to improve flood management and optimize water resource use in the region. During a situation briefing on the...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., on Monday, September 2, asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to address the imminent hazards brought by Tropical Storm “Enteng” (international name “Yagi”). Revilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works, tasked the DPWH to...
