ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Aklan has denounced the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for awarding a bridge project in Boracay Island to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) despite massive opposition. The Aklan Provincial Board unanimously passed a...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured that San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) will address concerns over the proposed bridge project in Boracay Island, the country’s most popular beach destination. “We are assuring the residents there and the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is under scrutiny for awarding the P7.78-billion Boracay Bridge project to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) despite massive local opposition. The project linking mainland Malay town to world-famous Boracay Island was never endorsed...
BAGUIO CITY – The municipal government of Itogon is requesting the Office of the President to allocate P200 million to erect a bridge and prevent dangerous river crossings following the death of two media practitioners in a flash flood. “The proposed bridge will serve multiple upland...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake rehabilitation works on Rosario Bridge along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City during Holy Week while maintaining traffic flow to minimize disruption to motorists. The agency said the project, which involves deck slab waterproofing and...
Seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for stronger mechanisms to ensure that innovations developed in Philippine laboratories reach industry, communities, and the broader economy. During the Ready, Set,...
The Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela reopened Monday, March 2, after the successful installation of a steel bridge connector on its previously collapsed section, restoring a vital link for local commuters. The reopening ceremony was led by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)...
The Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela will open to traffic on Mar. 2 with strict limits on vehicle weight and height to ensure public safety, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. The bridge has been closed since its partial collapse in February 2025, which rendered it...
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,...
