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In response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to slash construction costs and institutionalize reforms within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senator Chiz Escudero has filed a measure that aims to standardize the budgeting process for infrastructure projects and curb overpricing. The proposed reform builds on the President’s directive to reduce material […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assigned an agreement with Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and it’s advocacy arm Caritas Philippines (CBCP-CARITAS), Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), and Taongbayan’s Action for Participatory, Accountable, and Transparent Governance (TAPAT) to strengthen the monitoring of infrastructure projects in the country and protect public funds […]
The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP)—a non-stock, non-profit organization of blockchain professionals and advocates committed to the responsible use of blockchain technology for governance, business, and social good—has formally partnered with the government’s infrastructure arm, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to launch Integrity Chain, a blockchain-powered platform designed to embed transparency, […]
“Local government units should also be given the power to propose instead of always passively accepting projects from the national government.” This was the call of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua after Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced that he would order the return of the practice of […]
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes led the inauguration and turnover of the three infrastructures improved and renovated by the agency, namely: Pateros Town Plaza, Municipal Hall Grounds, and Pateros Elementary School Multi-Purpose Hall to the officials of the Municipality of Pateros, held at the Municipal Hall Grounds.Artes and Pateros Mayor Ike […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the critical need for enhanced infrastructure and services across the country, highlighting his support for multiple initiatives in the Mountain Province. This includes Go’s efforts as vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance for funding the initial three phases of a project to upgrade roads, pathways, and drainage systems within […]
A high ranking official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) attended the Korea-Philippine Infrastructure and Plant Forum and the Korea-Asean Project Plaza in Taguig City recently organized by Korean Embassy in Manila with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain represented Secretary Manuel Bonoan at the gathering intended […]
Senator Bong Go inspected several key infrastructure projects in Damulog, Bukidnon, which he was instrumental in pursuing as vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance. Go’s first stop was the Bagsakan Center, a public market established to provide a centralized location for local farmers and vendors to sell their produce. The legislator said the […]
For legislators to better appreciate the administration’s infrastructure development program, the House Committees on Flagship Programs and Projects and Public Works and Highways in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), jointly organized a photo exhibit at the South Wing Lobby of the House of Representatives […]
“We will not fund their continued bullying in WPS.” “Filipino taxpayers are unwittingly funding China’s illegal incursions and harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea with the Philippine government’s continued patronage of Chinese contractors in big-ticket public infrastructure projects all over the country.” With this, Senate President Migz Zubiri has upped his earlier suggestion […]