The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines maintained that despite the suspension of a feasibility study on a possible loan deal with the country, Manila remains to be “one of Korea 's most valued partners.” “Despite current circumstances, the Philippines remains one of Korea 's...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it will clarify with the South Korean Embassy in Manila a Facebook post by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung that it is cancelling the implementation of a 700-billion won (P28.7 billion) infrastructure loan to the Philippines because of...
DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal is now formulating plans to prepare its transport system in time for the completion of the highly-anticipated Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC). Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Lemuel “Toto” Reyes recently convened key agencies and...
ILOILO CITY — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said construction of the bridges connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros in the Visayas might start in 2026. “We hope the start of the project is one year from now,” said Drilon on Friday, Aug. 29, at the general membership...
Progress on the 1,340-meter Bucana Bridge in Davao City has advanced further, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday, Aug. 23, that the project is 94 percent complete and on track for opening before the year ends. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said...
Recognizing that sustainable, long-term solutions are urgently needed to make school access safe and reliable, the Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the assistance of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in “addressing the infrastructure needs” of affected public schools...
ILOILO CITY – Police recently built a new bamboo bridge for residents of a far-flung barangay in Tubungan town, Iloilo province. The 1st Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company under the Iloilo Police Provincial Office constructed the bridge that would serve Sitio Tambulan in Barangay Mayang....
If there 's someone to blame in the collapse of the P1.2 billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela, it 's not the driver of the ill-fated truck that was traversing it, according to some senators. In his privilege speech, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada had already...
A principal’s heartfelt social media post showing students crossing a neck-deep river to get to school has prompted the national government to begin construction of a new concrete bridge to ensure safer access to education. The now-viral photos and videos taken by Mr. Gideon Goc-ong, principal...
Full deck replacement and structural improvements will begin on August 9 on Dimasalang Bridge in Manila as part of its major rehabilitation , the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Saturday, Aug. 2. According to the DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office, the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that the feasibility study for the construction of the Second San Juanico Bridge (SSJB) linking Samar and Leyte is nearing completion, with construction targeted to start in 2028. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K....
DAVAO CITY – The city government urged all motorists to prepare for increased congestion as the Bolton Bridge 1, southbound lane, is temporarily closed starting Friday evening, July 18, for essential repairs. The 21st Davao City Council approved the bridge closure on Tuesday, July 15, following...
