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The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged the House of Representatives to call for a joint and full-blown investigation into the rescue of indigenous peoples (IP) children in Cebu in order to introduce measures that will strengthen laws on the protection of their rights and welfare. NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Undersecretary Joel […]
An improved access road recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures safe and convenient travel to Tapal Wharf and White Beaches in Barangay Tapal, Ubay, Bohol. Citing a report from DPWH Region 7 Director Edgar Tabacon, Secretary Mark Villar said that the road project will provide ease of access […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assisted the growing coconut industry in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan with the construction of a 123-lineal meter access road. Secretary Mark Villar said that the DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) implemented the P2-million project, which was funded through the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “The […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has paved a farm-to-market road linking the far-flung area of Sitio Tis-an of Barangay Isio to other communities in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Secretary Mark Villar commended the efforts of the DPWH Negros Occidental 3rd District Engineering Office (DEO) in overseeing the improvement of the 1.73-lane-kilometer road with […]
Going to scenic Binadlan Falls in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental is now easier and safer with the completion by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of a 2.5-kilometer access road leading to the area. Secretary Mark Villar said that the P63.53-million road improvement project completed in February 2021 was implemented by the DPWH Negros […]
“There is high anticipation among the mayors here in Northern Luzon for the implementation of the Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court which expands the role of LGUs (local government units) in the delivery of basic services to constituents.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles who served as main speaker in the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the widening works on the 70.6-meter Labato Bridge in Barangay Namabbalan, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, providing transportation and economic developments in the area. Secretary Mark Villar said that the bridge expansion, which doubled its previous two lanes to four lanes allow for a wider road […]
The government is on track to complete various vital infrastructure projects in South Cotabato province and the neighboring areas before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term in 2022. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles gave the assurance as he disclosed that more projects under the flagship “Build, Build, Build” program are fast-tracked in parts of the […]
Motorists traversing along the mountainous terrain in San Fernando City, La Union can now have safer travel with the completion of a new slope protection structure. Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said that the 113-meter slope protection system along San Fernando – Bagulin Road at Barangay Nagyubuyuban aims to protect residents and […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways ensured accessible medical services for the residents of Barangay Bucari in the highland part of Leon, Iloilo by building a two-story health center in the area. Secretary Mark Villar said that the barangay health station was completed in the amount of P4.82 million by the DPWH Iloilo 4th District […]