The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has directed all Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to provide immediate assistance to construction workers affected by slowdowns in public infrastructure projects. DOLE said its regional offices are coordinating with PESOs to connect displaced...
The Phase 1 of the rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is on track for completion by July 2026 under a compressed eight-month schedule, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday, Feb. 16. In a press conference, Dizon said the initial...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on the government to put in place stronger mechanism in public works to ensure that legitimate construction firms are still part of the country’s infrastructure programs. Ejercito said stronger safeguards in public works...
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is set to begin the phased activation of new biometric immigration e-Gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) starting in December, as part of the ongoing effort to streamline and improve passenger processing. In a statement, NNIC said the e-Gates are...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, October 23 that the people’s opinion on infrastructure projects is necessary as they know best the specific programs that should be implemented in their respective areas. Escudero said this should be the guiding principle in the crafting...
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) on Thursday, Oct. 16, launched its “Report Infra” website and hotline that will serve as the portal for the public to report and file complaints about ghost, substandard, or overpriced infrastructure projects. The public may call the hotline at (02)...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Oct. 10, halted all road reblocking works following allegations that some projects were carried out to generate kickbacks rather than repair actual road damage. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, in a press conference, said the repeated...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said on Friday, Sept. 19, that only P223 billion, or 22 percent, of the agency’s 2025 budget has been disbursed, which led to the enforcement of stricter reforms and tighter oversight of infrastructure projects. Speaking before...
While we 're all busy following the developing stories about the deep-seated corruption in the bureaucracy—both appointed and elected—that has triggered a series of protests, the largest of which is scheduled for this Sunday, San Miguel Corp.-owned New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) quietly...
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is set to roll out a new facial recognition system to streamline the travel experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, NNIC President Ramon S. Ang said the new system, powered by Collins Aerospace, will allow travelers to navigate the...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) for former Undersecretary Roberto R. Bernardo. The name of Bernardo was among those mentioned by former DPWH Bulacan Assistant...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, September 3 said that letting the culprits in the anomalous flood projects go unpunished is worse than the country experiencing losing some P118.5-billion worth of economic loss. Lacson was referring to the estimates cited by Department of Finance...