The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, Mar. 18, announced that motorists can use the Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur starting Mar. 23 following the completion of initial repairs on a key segment. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the Sipocot section is ready to ease...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified efforts to address the country’s 165,000-classroom shortage, calling on local government units (LGUs) to take a larger role in accelerating school construction and easing campus congestion. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 10, the department...
The country’s infrastructure program faces potential cost increases from rising global oil prices but construction projects nationwide will continue as planned, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Tuesday, March 10. Dizon said many government infrastructure...
The Philippines continues to look forward to South Korea 's support in its major infrastructure projects, including airport, coastal road, and river projects, President Marcos said. Marcos made the statement during a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is in Manila...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is strongly advocating for public-private partnerships (PPPs) and technology-driven learning to address the Philippines’ longstanding classroom shortage and equip students with the skills needed for future jobs. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, at the sidelines of...
League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration for their steadfast support to local governments across the country, particularly with the passing of the...
Residents of Sitio Akliyan and Sitio Panluan in Oriental Mindoro will soon cross the river safely as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to build a steel bridge to replace a fragile bamboo structure that has long threatened daily travel. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will visit the Kalayaan Island Group in Palawan in the coming months to assess urgent infrastructure needs and implement essential projects ahead of larger developments planned for 2027. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the visit follows President...
President Marcos has directed the Regional Development Council (RDC) IX to speed up the implementation of priority infrastructure projects in the region. Marcos made the directive when he presided over a meeting with Cabinet officials and key members of the RDC IX at the Camp Major Cesar Sang-an in...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has placed its foreign-assisted infrastructure projects on a blockchain platform that allows independent verification of project funds and implementation to ensure transparency and accountability. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the Integrity...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday, February 11, formalized a historic partnership aimed at accelerating classroom construction and addressing the country’s persistent shortage of learning spaces. In a statement, DepEd said President Ferdinand R....
The country’s classroom shortage is expected to worsen as around 51,000 public school buildings are projected to age out by 2028, with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) warning that the Department of Education (DepEd) could face a major “replacement challenge” unless...
