The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Feb. 27, kept all national roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) open while enforcing stricter safety measures to protect motorists. “Motorists are advised to exercise caution at all times and strictly...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM) to link remote communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to new opportunities and lasting peace. Senior...
At least four major roads in Mindanao remain closed or under limited access after Tropical Cyclone “Basyang” caused widespread damage, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday, Feb. 9. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered Quick Response Teams to fast-track clearing and...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, Jan. 16, issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds earmarked for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program. In a radio interview, Pangilinan stressed that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, January 9 cited the necessity of making sure that farmers and consumers would feel the increase in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) budget for 2026. Pangilinan pointed this out after the DA assured taxpayers of better service now that it is...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will reblock a section of Maharlika Highway in Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya on Nov. 20 after the project was granted an exemption from the nationwide suspension on reblocking works. DPWH Regional Office II said the activity will cover the left lane...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will build cheaper farm-to-market roads (FMR) once it formally assumes responsibility of the program starting next year, with the agency introducing new methods to help cut costs. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will save at least 20...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian questioned on Monday, Oct. 27, the 104 percent increase of farm-to-market road (FMR) appropriations from P16 billion to P32 billion under the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "Kasi nakita po namin sa GAB na lumaki ang pondo ng FMR from P16 billion to P32 billion...
There will no longer be "palakasan" or influence peddling in the construction of farm-to-market roads in the country, President Marcos said, citing that this practice has often led to misplaced and unhelpful projects. Marcos said due to the "palakasan" system, there have been agricultural roads...
It is easier to know those who are not guilty than those who are when it comes to assessing the number of government officials involved in corruption, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, October 9. Lacson said this after he and his staff reviewed...
Senate Committee on Finance chairman Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, October 8 denounced the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in 2023 and 2024 for being extremely overpriced. Gatchalian pointed this out during Wednesday’s budget hearing of the...
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) ongoing audit into farm-to-market roads (FMRs) has now found nine projects in Mindanao that are non-existent, with a combined value of approximately ₱125 million. Following the initial discovery of three “ghost” projects on Monday, Agriculture Secretary...
