After more than five years with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Mark Villar is stepping down as its secretary. The 43-year-old Villar announced that he would be tendering his resignation as department head – a position he held since 2016 – during the DPWH simultaneous...
The entire 5.14-kilometer Ciudad De Victoria Interchange that was intended as an alternate to congested roads in Bocaue, Bulacan is now fully open. NEW BYPASS ROAD-- A 5.14-kilometer bypass road between Sta. Maria and Bocaue in Bulacan opens on Oct. 2, 2021 to decongest roads in the province and...
Only one lane of the Nagtahan Flyover in Sta. Mesa, Manila will be accessible starting Friday, Oct. 1, to make way for its "much-needed" rehabilitation, the Department of Public of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Nagtahan Flyover (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Heavy vehicles will be...
An 8.72-kilometer section of the Bauang-San Fernando-San Juan Bypass Road in La Union is now open to motorists. NEW ROAD OPENS -- A ceremonial drive-thru led by DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, La Union 1st District Congressman Pablo C. Ortega, and DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan was conducted...
Mark Herras and his former manager Lolit Solis made headlines some time ago with the latter divulging how the actor was borrowing P30, 000 from her supposedly to buy milk for his daughter. Mark maintained the whole thing never happened. He told "Tunay Na Buhay" recently: "Hindi, hindi...Nagpatulong...
The 18.97-kilometer Marawi Transcentral Road, one of the key road improvements in war-torn Marawi City, has been completed, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Thursday, Sept. 30. Marawi Transcentral Road (Photo courtesy of Secretary Mark Villar's Facebook page) Public...
Two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter recently graced Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California and met with Filipino boxers Jerwin Ancajas, Jonas Sultan, and Mark Magsayo. Jerwin Ancajas (left) and Jonas Sultan (right) with Shawn Porter (Photo from Jerwin Ancajas'...
Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao believes that patience became the key for Lito Adiwang's convincing unanimous decision win against Chinese opponent Hexigetu in ONE: Revolution last Friday, Sept. 24. Lito Adiwang (left) lands a flying knee strike on Hexigetu (ONE Championship) Adiwang, known for his...
Agricultural goods are expected to reach bigger market hubs in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte with the completion of two road projects in the area. AGRI ROADS-- Two road projects in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte were recently completed. These are expected to...
Motorists will be able to gain access to the viaduct section of the Bonifacio Global City (BGC)-Ortigas Center Road Link Project starting Oct. 1, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced. OPENING SOON-- The viaduct section of the 1.48-kilometer BGC-Ortigas Center Road Link will...
More than 1.48 million jobs have been generated under the government's Build, Build, Build (BBB) infrastructure program during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday, Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Public Works and...
Mark Nicdao has clarified rumors about the real score between him and painter Bree Jonson, who passed away recently. Recall that Mark expressed sorrow on Bree's untimely passing on social media. Meanwhile, Mark reiterated that Bree is his "teacher" and "bestfriend." "Were not lovers but what we...