Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan disagreed that the construction of various infrastructure projects has affected the drainage systems and waterways in Bulacan and caused the massive flooding there recently. Councilors Coach Geli Bulaong and Troy Aldaba fearlessly went down into the...
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Tuesday, Aug. 8, defended the agency’s flood-control projects amid mounting criticisms of unresolved problem of flooding. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan (RTVM screenshot) Although the official admitted that there are some delays in...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) should evaluate its own flood control projects in light of the flooding situation in Bulacan and Pampanga following the heavy rains that battered Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said. ...
At least 16 roads remain not passable while 15 other roads have limited access due to the damage brought by typhoon “Egay”, the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Thursday, Aug. 3. The DPWH said all the affected roads are in Luzon sustained damage such as soil...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised motorists regularly using EDSA to take alternate routes from Aug. 4 to 9 to avoid expected heavy traffic volume amid the almost week-long repair of potholes and damaged portions along the stretch of Metro Manila’s busiest road. MMDA...
Senators on Tuesday, August 1 wanted the perennial flooding problems that affect the country annually eased or solved. This followed a manifestation on the Senate floor by Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regarding the continued flooding...
The Senate public works committee is to set to summon Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Romando S. Artes to demand answers on the still unresolved flooding in the country that continues to recur...
Tacloban City, Leyte after being pummeled by Super Typhoon "Yolanda" in November 2013. (MANILA BULLETIN) House leaders have filed a measure that seeks to strengthen the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) by adding a vice chairman to the composition of the body. House...
A total of 25 roads were cleared and reopened to public after being damaged due to the onslaught of super typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported. As of 12 noon Friday, July 28, the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance said that 14...
At least 27 road sections in Luzon were damaged due to the onslaught of Typhoon “Egay”, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday, July 27. Citing data from the field, the DPWH said 14 road sections in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are currently not passable...
At least six road sections in Luzon and Mindanao were damaged due to the onslaught of typhoon "Egay", the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday, July 26. Based on the report of the DPWH, two road sections in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and Cordillera Administrative...
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The construction of a 364-meter flood mitigation structure worth P72 million in this city is underway and is expected to be completed this year. In a statement, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Ilocos region information officer Esperanza Tinaza said the...
