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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 […]

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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 […]