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DPWH COMPLETES LASANG RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

Riverside communities are now better protected from the harrowing impact of flooding following the rehabilitation of the flood control structure downstream section of the Lasang River in Davao City, completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, […]

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BACOLOD CITY GOV’T GETS NEW EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Bacolod City has strengthened its commitment to efficient and responsive public service.  Under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, the city government has acquired a fleet of 71 new vehicles to support various government departments. “Introducing our new DRRMO Mobile Command Center for disaster response and rescue,” Benitez said in a Facebook post.  The newly […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOILO RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

Communities near Jaro-Aganan River now benefit from a newly completed flood control structure built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo Province. According to DPWH Region VI Director Sanny Boy Oropel, the project in Barangay Bagumbayan is a 665-lineal meter revetment wall on steel sheet foundation built […]

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50-YEAR OLD BRIDGE IN ABRA TOWN GETS DPWH UPGRADE

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the retrofitting of Don Mariano Marcos Bridge along Abra-Kalinga Road, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure resilience in the Municipality of Dolores, Abra. The project covers the repair and upgrading of the bridge that connects Barangays Bumagcat, Tayum, and Mudiit. The old bridge requires retrofitting to meet […]

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BACOLOD CITY COMPLETES PET BOTTLE RECYCLING DRIVE

Bacolod City proudly announced the successful completion of its PET Bottles Collection Campaign during Masskara Festival 2024, resulting in the collection of an impressive 445,455 PET bottles amounting to 8,097.29 kg of plastic waste. This initiative, held from October 11-27, 2024, was a joint effort of the Bacolod City Local Government, Coca-Cola Philippines, Bacolod Environmental […]

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DPWH MOBILIZES LAKBAY ALALAY TEAMS FOR UNDAS 2024

Following the recent onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine in many parts of the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been conducting massive cleanup drives and repair works on national roads and bridges to ensure road safety and efficient travel experience for the upcoming All Souls Day and All Saints Day.  DPWH […]

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DPWH DEPLOYS TEAMS TO RESTORE KRISTINE-HIT AREAS

Following Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has intensified efforts to restore accessibility and ensure public safety across storm-affected areas. Mobilizing Disaster and Incident Management Teams (DIMT) from Regional and District Engineering Offices, DPWH has prioritized rapid deployment to address the storm’s impact on infrastructure. DPWH deployed 9,005 personnel […]

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BACOLOD CITY BAGS MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LGU AWARD

Bacolod City has been recognized as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in the country, emerging at the top of a select group of five cities—Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Mandaue.  The award was presented during the 2024 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Awards held at Marriott Hotel in Pasay City […]

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DPWH FINISHES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT IN QUEZON

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a revetment wall along the Busokbusokan River, providing a much-needed flood mitigation solution to the flood-prone communities of San Vicente and Busokbusokan, San Narciso, Quezon Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region IV-A Director Jovel Mendoza, said that […]

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BAHANDI TRADE FAIR GENERATES P48M SALES – DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded P48 million in generated sales during the five-day Bahandi Eastern Visayas Trade Fair. The trade fair brought Region 8’s creative ingenuity and artisan products to the metro, which attracted several buyers and business contacts of these producer-exhibitors. About 158 exhibitors displayed their creativity, craftsmanship, and technology. About […]