The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, July 24, expressed openness to a review of how it utilized funds allocated for flood control projects, amid calls for transparency and accountability in the implementation of government infrastructure programs. DPWH Secretary Manuel...
The Department of Education (DepEd) called for enhanced collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units (LGUs) to construct more access roads to public schools, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). In a statement,...
Support for 15 locally initiated tourism projects has been extended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust for inclusive and balanced national growth. Underscoring the government’s effort to equalize tourism opportunities across regions, DOT...
Amid steady rains sweeping across the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has resumed dredging operations in major rivers and esteros as part of intensified efforts to ease flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas this rainy season. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the...
A new bridge funded by the Japanese government will be constructed between Santa Rita town of Samar, and Tacloban City to support the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) retrofitting of the San Juanico Bridge and help sustain connectivity across Eastern Visayas. DPWH Secretary Manuel...
President Marcos and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Chief Executive Officer Sabin Aboitiz The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is recommending the establishment of a right-of-way (ROW) office under the Office of the President to streamline the land acquisition process—a major cause of delay...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has sought transparency and efficient processing of energy projects through active collaboration with local government units (LGUs). In a statement on Thursday, March 13, the DOE said it is ramping up its efforts to streamline permitting processes to attract...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to secure the broadband co-sharing partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. to resolve frequency issues concerning the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File Photo/Mark...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has established a new office within the agency to oversee policies aimed at expediting the Marcos administration’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. Under Department Order (DO) No. 2025-002, Dizon created the Flagship Project Management...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed officials to fast-track infrastructure projects in Western Visayas. PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (center) presides over the Regional Development Council meeting in Iloilo City on Feb. 13. (PCO) The President made the directive...
President Marcos has urged Iloilo local government chief executives to coordinate with the national government in developing infrastructure projects in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Iloilo local chief executives during his visit in Iloilo City on Feb. 13, 2025....
