The World Bank has cited some inroads in the long-delayed Metro Manila flood control project, which is being partly funded by a loan it approved eight years ago."The progress is moderately satisfactory with 38 pumping station construction sites and solid waste reduction activities," the...
No Philippine budget cover from 2023 to 2025The World Bank has once again flagged delays in a project it is funding to better equip Metro Manila against earthquakes, which may prove more costly when the Philippines ' capital region is shaken by the anticipated "Big One.""Despite significant...
Four Philippine projects funded by World Bank loans totaling over $1.37 billion (nearly ₱80 billion) are progressing satisfactorily, according to the Washington-based multilateral lender.In separate implementation status and results reports this month and last month, the World Bank said the...
The Sandiganbayan has denied the motion to file a demurrer to evidence of a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official who was charged with graft and falsification. A demurrer to evidence, if allowed and granted by the court, will result in the dismissal of the criminal...
TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways has issued a public advisory prohibiting heavy equipment vehicles from crossing the Biliran Bridge.The bridge was seen shaking that may have been caused by the strong winds and huge volume of traffic going in and out of the province...
Nearly P6 billion will be spent on the funding of 1,834 new classrooms in 216 schools across the country.The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of a special allotment release order (SARO) of P5.830 billion for the joint request of the Department of Public Works and...
A clerk at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pleaded guilty to lesser offenses, instead of graft and estafa through falsification of public documents, and was sentenced to one year imprisonment in 20 cases and three months and 11 days jail term in 20 other cases involving ghost...
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking the development of more parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces as a means to help Filipinos cope with mental health issues.During the hearing on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Angara suggested a shift or...
Travel around Luzon Island is now faster with the operation of several expressways that connect Metro Manila to many parts of the north, east, west, and south of the island.
From the country’s first expressways – the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) built in...
President Duterte thanked the Chinese government for its help in funding the 680-meter Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Project which was inaugurated on Tuesday, April 5.
Binondo-Intramuros Bridge (DPWH Facebook)
”I thank and with gratitude the People’s Republic of China for the confidence and for...
Converge ICT Solutions CEO and Executive Director Dennis Anthony Uy on Friday called the attention of the Department of Public Works and Highways, whose road works and diggings damaged several of the telecommunication firm’s underground fiber cables.
“Hundreds of our Converge subscribers were...
In time for the Christmas celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reopened 44 national roads after clearing operations were completed in different areas affected by typhoon "Odette."
Workers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) clear the road from...