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MAINTENANCE WORK ON MAJOR DAVAO HIGHWAY FINISHED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed preventive maintenance works on the 9.46-kilometer section of the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. National Highway, formerly known as the Compostela-Cateel Road – a vital road infrastructure connecting the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon, in a […]

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1ST AGRICAMP YOUTH REHAB FACILITY RISES IN PALAWAN

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) joined the kick-off program of a pioneering initiative by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to establish the country’s first Agricultural Camp Facility for children in conflict with the law (CICL), located at the Inagawan Sub-Colony of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm […]

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ROCKWELL LAND DONATES LOT TO BACOLOD CITY DRRM

Rockwell Land Corporation is donating a 1,986-square-meter parcel of land to the City of Bacolod, which will serve as the future site of essential emergency facilities: a Fire Substation, a Bac-up Station, and a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Command Center.  The property is located within the new Rockwell development along Buri Road, Barangay […]

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DIZON: DOTR BACKS OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE TAXIS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), under the leadership of Secretary Vince Dizon, will move to support the continued service of motorcycle (MC) taxis. This development follows a key meeting with George Royeca, founder of Angkas and a long-time advocate for transport modernization and rider welfare. The dialogue highlighted pressing concerns from both bikers, whose livelihoods […]

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DPWH FINISHES 2 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS IN CAMSUR

Two flood control structures were recently constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to safeguard coastal areas in the fourth district of Camarines Sur Province. DPWH Region V Director Virgilio Eduarte, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, cited the completion of revetment projects in Barangay Tandoc, Siruma town and another […]

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DAVAO DE ORO ASPHALT OVERLAY ROAD PROJECT FINISHED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed preventive maintenance works on the 9.46-kilometer section of the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. National Highway, formerly known as the Compostela-Cateel Road – a vital road infrastructure connecting the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon, in a […]

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VILMA SANTOS ENDORSES PACQUIAO’ SENATE COMEBACK

Former Batangas governor and veteran actress Vilma Santos-Recto has formally endorsed the senatorial comeback bid of boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao this Saturday. The endorsement is expected to bolster Pacquiao’s standing not only in Batangas but throughout Southern Luzon. During the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally  in Batangas City, Pacquiao outlined a countryside-focused […]

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DPWH OPENS WORLD-CLASS NAVOTAS CONVENTION CENTER

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finally completed the multi-year convention center building project which will serve as the newest large-scale venue for events and local gathering in the city of Navotas. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from Undersecretary for Regional Operations in NCR, Regions III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, […]

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DOTR, BACOLOD CITY DISCUSS TRANSPORT AGENDA

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon and his delegation to his office to present and discuss Bacolod City’s Comprehensive Public Transport Modernization Plan. Key areas of concerns aimed to improve the Local Public Transportation system were proposed, namely: * A review of the consolidation program* To grant authority or deputized local government units […]

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SURIGAO DEL SUR TOP EXECS ENDORSE ABALOS

Senatorial candidate and former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. clinched key endorsements from political heavyweights in Surigao del Sur, strengthening his campaign in the vote-rich Caraga region ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Governor Alexander Pimentel, Representative Johnny Pimentel, Vice Governor Manuel Alameda, and members of the Hugpong Surigao slate declared full support for Abalos […]