The “Bridge of Promise” in Batangas City, which has served thousands of daily commuters but shows signs of deterioration, will be replaced with a stronger and permanent structure, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said. Dizon said the bridge was originally...
The temporary bridge replacing the collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge in northern Isabela is nearing completion and expected to reopen to light vehicles in March 2026, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Thursday, Feb. 19. DPWH Cagayan Valley reported the construction is...
CEBU CITY – The repair of two major bridges in Danao City, northern Cebu province will start soon. The Office of the President and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have agreed to reprogram the 2026 funds for their repairs. This development came after Danao Mayor Nito Durano...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will temporarily close the Bucana Bridge, part of the Davao City Coastal Road, on Feb. 16 for the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration, an event city officials say underscores the strong ties between Davao City and China. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the completion of the P510-million reconstruction of the Gandara Bridge in Samar that collapsed more than five years ago. During his visit on Monday, Dizon was displeased by delays in rebuilding the...
The southbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge will reopen to motorists on Jan. 17, 2026, following the completion of rehabilitation works by the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a formal notice sent to Manila City Hall this week, the Department of Public Works and Highways North Manila...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge in Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Marcos was joined by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Vice Gov. Manuel Mamba, Aparri Mayor Dominador Dayag, and Camalaniugan Mayor...
DAGUPAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Public Works and Highways officials inspected the newly opened Piggatan detour bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Thursday morning, Jan. 8. Marcos was accompanied by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Alcala Mayor...
President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the inauguration of the Aparri-Camalaniugan Mega Bridge in Camalaniugan, Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Engr. Mathias Malenab, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 2 chief, said Marcos will be accompanied by...
Traffic along major access roads in Leyte and Samar have returned to normal following months of congestion caused by the San Juanico Bridge load limit, the Philippine Port Authority (PPA) reported on Monday, Dec. 29. Based on the PPA’s monitoring report, there were no longer truck queues seen...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon opened the Piggatan Detour Bridge in Alcala town, Cagayan province on Friday, Dec. 19. It was built after the old bridge collapsed on Oct. 6, due to an overweight vehicle. Traffic and travel were severely...
