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DPWH: ARANETA AVE DRAINAGE WORKS OK BY FEBRUARY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working double time to finish the expansion project of a drainage system along Araneta Avenue in preparation for the rainy season, Secretary Vince Dizon announced. Dizon wants the project finished before the end of March. “Tinetake-advantage natin ‘yung hindi umuulan. Kailangan lahat ng trabaho itotodo na […]

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DPWH WANTS NAVOTAS DIKE REPAIRED BY FEBRUARY

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has given an ultimatum to Manfel Cargo Shipping Corp. to finish the repair of the Navotas Coastal Dike by February. Dizon also warned the company to ensure that the dike will not have substandard construction. He said a demand letter will be sent by the Department of Public Works and […]

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DIZON: EDSA REHAB STARTS ON CHRISTMAS EVE

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the rehabilitation of EDSA starting December 24 using the new technology from Japan. This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to find faster and more practical solutions to repair ESDA without disturbing motorists and commuters. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon […]

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DPWH REPAIRS TONDO’S SUNOG APOG PUMPING STATION

After eight years of inaction, the long-delayed flood mitigation works at the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila are finally moving forward. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, it was President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself who ordered that the pumping stations get repaired before the rainy season begins next year. “Ang importante lang, […]

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DPWH, DOTR TO MAKE EDSA PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be working together to make EDSA safe and accessible to pedestrians and commuters. This is following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to make EDSA accessible and walkable for commuters and pedestrians, especially the vulnerable sectors like persons with […]

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LACSON BACKS DIZON’S FIGHT VS CORRUPTION IN DPWH

Secretary Vince Dizon has the full trust of Senator Panfilo Lacson in steering the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to put an end to corruption. Lacson expressed his confidence in Dizon during the plenary debates on the 2026 proposed budget of DPWH. “We fully trust Secretary Vince Dizon and his team.” “Mr. Chairman, […]

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DIZON TO ZALDY CO: COME HOME, FACE THE CHARGES

Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has appealed to former Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines and face the charges hurled against him in connection with ghost and substandard flood control projects. Dizon echoed the call made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the former lawmaker to come home […]

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BACOLOD CITY HOSTS TERRA MADRE ASIA 2025

Bacolod City Congressman Albee Benitez celebrated with the signature warm smile the first-ever Terra Madre Asia and the Pacific. The Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 officially opened at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City bringing together communities from across Asia-Pacific to the Philippines for a historic celebration of sustainable food cultures. Benitez said […]

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DIZON FILES 2 MORE BID RIGGING CASES WITH PCC

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon sa Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) filed two more cases for preliminary inquiry against two contractors involved in bid rigging and bid manipulation under three contracts in Davao Occidental and La Union. This is in line with the director of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to go after former employees of the […]

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DPWH, CIVIL SOCIETY TO MONITOR INFRA PROJECTS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assigned an agreement with Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and it’s advocacy arm Caritas Philippines (CBCP-CARITAS), Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), and Taongbayan’s Action for Participatory, Accountable, and Transparent Governance (TAPAT) to strengthen the monitoring of infrastructure projects in the country and protect public funds […]