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PHOTO: Secretary Bonoan Leads Oath Taking of New DPWH Officials

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan administers on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 the oath of office of newly-appointed/reappointed DPWH Officials. Among those who took their oath were: Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain; Undersecretary for Specials Concerns and Chief of Staff of the Office of the Secretary Carlos G. Mutuc; Public-Private Partnership Service Director Alex G. Bote; Information Management Service Director Rhalf B. Cawaling; Finance Service Director Genevieve E. Cuaresma; Bureau of Equipment Director Toribio Noel L. Ilao; Stakeholders Relations Service Director Randy R.

Cadio River Control Safeguards Communities in Capiz

A flood control structure recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures the safety of flood-prone communities along Panay River in the municipality of Panitan, Capiz.

According to DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie D. Bueno, the river control structure will provide inland protection and help mitigate major flooding not only in Panitan, but also in the neighboring municipality of Pontevedra.

The 388.4 lineal meter project consists of revetment with headwall, constructed along the shores of Panay River that crosses through Barangay Cadio.

Cadio River Control Safeguards Communities in Capiz

A flood control structure recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures the safety of flood-prone communities along Panay River in the municipality of Panitan, Capiz.

According to DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie D. Bueno, the river control structure will provide inland protection and help mitigate major flooding not only in Panitan, but also in the neighboring municipality of Pontevedra.

The 388.4 lineal meter project consists of revetment with headwall, constructed along the shores of Panay River that crosses through Barangay Cadio.

PH Govt. - JICA Held Discussions on Parañaque Spillway Project

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Finance (DOF), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) mission group held a fact-finding meeting for the planned Parañaque Spillway Project in a bid to protect low-lying communities in Metro Manila from massive flooding.

Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said that flood damage in the Laguna lakeshore area during rainy season and due to the effects of climate change is a situation that could not be further ignored.

PH Govt. - JICA Held Discussions on Parañaque Spillway Project

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Finance (DOF), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) mission group held a fact-finding meeting for the planned Parañaque Spillway Project in a bid to protect low-lying communities in Metro Manila from massive flooding.

Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said that flood damage in the Laguna lakeshore area during rainy season and due to the effects of climate change is a situation that could not be further ignored.

DPWH Flood Mitigation Structures Safeguard Aklan Towns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed five (5) flood control projects along Aklan River which now serve as defenses against flooding and erosion of river banks in the flood-prone towns of Lezo, Kalibo, and Madalag.

DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie D. Bueno explained that new structures will benefit Aklanons, particularly low-lying communities residing along or near the rivers, especially amidst the rainy season.

DPWH Flood Mitigation Structures Safeguard Aklan Towns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed five (5) flood control projects along Aklan River which now serve as defenses against flooding and erosion of river banks in the flood-prone towns of Lezo, Kalibo, and Madalag.

DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie D. Bueno explained that new structures will benefit Aklanons, particularly low-lying communities residing along or near the rivers, especially amidst the rainy season.

DPWH Builds Access Road Leading to Aurora’s Abungan Falls

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently constructed a 1.6-lane-kilometer road that now allows better access to Abungan Falls in Dingalan, Aurora.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino, said that a total of P15.68 million was allocated to complete the access road concreting project in Barangay Ibona.

The newly-built access road enhances the tourism potential of the area by ensuring convenient travel to one of Aurora’s secluded yet most visited destinations.

DPWH Builds Access Road Leading to Aurora’s Abungan Falls

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently constructed a 1.6-lane-kilometer road that now allows better access to Abungan Falls in Dingalan, Aurora.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino, said that a total of P15.68 million was allocated to complete the access road concreting project in Barangay Ibona.

The newly-built access road enhances the tourism potential of the area by ensuring convenient travel to one of Aurora’s secluded yet most visited destinations.

DPWH Chief Meets Business Executives

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan met with officials of the Makati Business Club (MBC) during a courtesy visit Monday, August 8, 2022 at the DPWH Central Office, Manila.

During the visit, MBC Vice Chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala congratulated Secretary Bonoan saying he is the right person for the job as they trust the DPWH Chief’s competence, vast experiences and expertise will bring tangible outcomes in resolving the various challenges facing the country’s infrastructure sector.

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