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BENITEZ THANKS DOT FOR VICTORIAS CITY TOURISM

During the ceremonial signing for the “Gawahon, A Birder’s Paradise: Haven for Sustainable and Inclusive Eco-tourism” project recently, local leaders expressed their gratitude to the Marcos Administration and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for championing tourism infrastructure anchored on local government vision and community participation.Victorias City Mayor and Representative-elect Javi Benitez emphasized […]

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BACOLOD CITY BREAKS GROUND FOR EMERGENCY FACILITY

In a significant move toward strengthening Bacolod City’s emergency response infrastructure, the City Government and Rockwell Land Corporation held a groundbreaking, site blessing, and Deed of Donation signing ceremony for the future site of Police Station 3 and other vital emergency facilities in the Rockwell development. The 2,130-square-meter property, donated by Rockwell Land Corporation—will house […]

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DPWH FINISHES APAYAO TOWN FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision for resilient and sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the Barren River Flood Control project in Barangay Malama, Conner, Apayao, securing homes, farmlands, and vital infrastructure from recurring flood damage. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH CAR […]

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DPWH FINISHES GUIMBA FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a vital flood control project structure along the Rio Chico River in Barangay Macamias, Guimba, Nueva Ecija – bolstering the community’s resilience against flooding. The P47.8-million project, completed in 2-phases, involves the installation of flood control structures such as steel sheet piles, concrete beam coping, and […]

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DPWH FINISHES BABANUANG BRIDGE IN ISABELA TOWN

In a major step toward enhancing road safety and connectivity in Northern Luzon, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the replacement of the Babanuang Bridge along the Santiago–Tuguegarao Road in Barangay Babanuang, San Manuel, Isabela. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II Director Mathias Malenab, announced that the […]

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TAWI-TAWI BRIDGE TO OPEN IN JULY 2025, SAYS DPWH

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that construction of the Nalil-Sikkiat Bridge No. 1 in Tawi-Tawi Province is now 96 percent complete and is scheduled to open by July 2025. The 541-meter bridge, part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-assisted Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP), aims to connect […]

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DPWH OPENS 1ST FLYOVER IN ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially opened the Governor Camins/MCLL Highway and Veterans Avenue Flyover in Zamboanga City—marking a historic milestone as the first-ever flyover constructed in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. Opting to forgo the usual ceremonial fanfare, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, joined by Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, Undersecretaries Eugenio Pipo […]

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BACOLOD CITY INVITES FOODIES TO INASAL FESTIVAL

Bacolod City is celebrating the Chicken Inasal Festival 2025, a five-day celebration of its famous grilled chicken dish happening from May 21 to 25. The festival takes place across three key venues: SM City Bacolod, The Upper East Megaworld, and Ayala Malls Capitol Central, offering a vibrant mix of food stalls, grilling contests, culinary workshops, […]

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DPWH FINISHES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT IN LEYTE TOWN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finished the construction of two retaining walls to help mitigate flooding in Barangay Highway and Barangay San Rafael, Dulag, Leyte. The flood mitigation structures along the Calbasag River, were built to block the overflow of water from the river into the road and prevent soil erosion […]

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DPWH TO USE PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE AS ROAD ADDITIVE

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to building resilient and sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste as an additive to enhance stability and extend the lifespan of asphalt-paved national roads.Building on the 2024 initiative of using Low-Density Polythylene […]