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DPWH BUILDS AGRO-TOURISM ROAD IN BATAAN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the concrete paving of a local road providing residents and tourists easier access to the agro-tourism area in Dinalupihan, Bataan. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the DPWH Bataan First District Engineering Office (DEO) […]

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DPWH TO PLANT 1,000 TREES FOR EVERY P5-M PROJECT

Contractors with flood-control projects funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will now be required to plant more trees, in addition to the mandatory Tree Replacement Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan recently signed Department Order (DO) No. 238, series of 2022, mandating implementing […]

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PRC CELEBRATES INT’L VOLUNTEER DAY

The spirit of volunteerism defines the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The PRC celebrates International Volunteer Day by honoring the unwavering commitment and efforts of Red Cross 143 (RC143) volunteers to serve the most vulnerable. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, who has been volunteering his time to serve the most vulnerable for 54 years, expressed his […]

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DPWH FINISHES NEGROS OCCIDENTAL BRIDGE

A newly-constructed 2-lane parallel bridge built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now facilitates better access between Negros Occidental towns. DPWH Regional Office 6 Director Nerie Bueno, in her report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, said that the 375-meter parallel bridge complements the existing 2-lane Ilog Bridge 1 along Bacolod South Road in […]

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DPWH FINISHES ZAMBOANGA CITY FLOOD CONTROL WALL

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed a new revetment structure intended to protect residents and communities of Zamboanga City from river overflow during heavy rain. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manual Bonoan and Undersecretary Eugenio Pipo, Jr., DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia said the newly-built structures now ensure the […]

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PRC INTENSIFIES BRGY-BASED RC 143 VOLUNTEER SYSTEM

Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Valenzuela Chapter held its 8th Biennial Chapter Assembly at the PRC Valenzuela City Chapter Building, ALERT Center Compound, Malinta, Valenzuela City, with the theme “Embracing the new normal towards a resilient community.” PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, in his address to the Assembly participants, […]

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PRC HOLDS FEEDING PROGRAM FOR MANILA’S SENIORS

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Manila Chapter, conducted a feeding program for the most vulnerable senior citizens. Donated meals from Novotel Araneta such as rice, longanisa, hamonado, beef steak, scrambled egg, fish filet, roasted chicken, pansit guisado, and tinapay were served to 38 senior citizens at Barangay 658 Intramuros, Manila recently. “Ang Philippine […]

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DPWH STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON NLRC BUILDING

A 15-story office building is underway for the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) in Agham Road, Quezon City. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently commenced the construction of the building, through a groundbreaking event coinciding on the 48th founding anniversary of NLRC. “The new NLRC office building will be equipped with office […]

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PRC RESPONDS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN DAVAO DEL SUR

Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed staff and volunteers of the premier humanitarian organization in the country to provide the immediate needs of the families affected by the Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in Mindanao. PRC volunteers and staff served hot meals to 1,691 internally displaced persons (IDPs) […]

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DPWH STARTS ROAD TO BATAAN SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that construction of a 2.4 lane kilometer road leading to the ongoing Philippine Sports Training Center (PSTC) in Bagac, Bataan is currently in the works. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the ongoing P55-million road […]