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DPWH COMPLETES SAN JUAN, LA UNION DIKE – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed a dike in San Juan, La Union that will ensure the safety of residents and their properties from damage brought by typhoons and rapid rise of flood water. According to a report submitted to Secretary Mark Villar by the La Union 1st District Engineering Office, […]

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CAGAYAN MEGA BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar led the groundbreaking ceremony of the P2.4-billion mega bridge project that will link the towns of Aparri and Camalaniugan in Cagayan Province. Villar said that construction of Camalaniugan Bridge under design and build contract will provide a new connectivity between eastern to western Cagayan that will benefit about 6,000 […]

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DPWH MARKS 123rd FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) celebrated its 123rd Founding Anniversary with the theme “DPWH @ 123: Matatag na Imprastruktura, Laban sa Pandemya,” helping the country triumph over the health crisis. “For the second year since COVID-19 pandemic hit, we are celebrating sans fanfare programs, as we dedicate this day to honor the […]

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DPWH IMPROVES ROAD TO IFUGAO’S MT. ATUGO – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced that more tourists can enjoy their visit to Mt. Atugo and other tourism destinations in Ifugao with the improvement of the Lagawe-Hingyon Road in the province. “The reduced travel time and improved accessibility between Lagawe and Hingyon is expected to provide tourism boost and growth of industries […]

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DPWH COMPLETES ISABELA FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a flood control project in the municipality of Mallig, Isabela just in time to prevent water intrusion of river to residential areas this rainy season. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that the revetment structure in Barangay Casili will safeguard the flood-prone residential and agricultural areas […]

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ILOCANOS GET ZERO HUNGER TASK FORCE AID – NOGRALES

The inter-agency Task Force on Zero Hunger has assisted Ilocos Region residents through programs under the different national government agencies during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In his report during the Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Series, task force head Karlo Nograles said some 80,400 children aged five and […]

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DPWH OPENS NEW BRIDGE IN TAGO, SURIGAO DEL SUR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completely replaced the old and unsafe Sitio Pague-Pague – Camagong wooden bridge in Tago, Surigao del Sur. Secretary Mark Villar said that the bridge will improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability for agriculture in the area. “The bridge will improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability for […]

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DPWH OPENS KALAYAAN BRIDGE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Sta. Monica-Lawton Bridge, now called the Kalayaan Bridge, is finally opened having been inaugurated just in time as the country celebrated 123rd Independence Day on June 12. Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said the inauguration of Kalayaan Bridge connecting Lawton Avenue in Makati City and Sta. Monica Street in Pasig City is […]

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DPWH OPENS ACCESS ROAD IN MADDELA ECO-PARK

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a 1.68-kilometer access road leading to Maddela Eco-Park in the town of Maddela, Province of Quirino. Citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 2 Director Loreta Malaluan, Secretary Mark Villar said that the P100-million access road project covers the concrete cement paving […]

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DPWH TO OPEN PORTION OF CLLEX IN JULY – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar expressed confidence that the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) will be an efficient alternate route for the motoring public going to Nueva Ecija when it opens. “Despite work slowdown due to the pandemic, the first 18-kilometer segment of CLLEX will be of service to motorists from SCTEX/TPLEX connection […]