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DPWH to Launch ‘AYUDA’ Employment Program for Workers Displaced by Pandemic

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to launch on December 7, 2021 a new program that will provide assistance to individuals who lost their employment due to Covid-19 pandemic.

DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado announced the new DPWH initiative dubbed as Assistance to Youth and Unemployed for Development and Advancement or AYUDA Program aims to address the alarming unemployment rate in the country.

More than a year of Covid-19 led to the closing of many industries and businesses, which rendered many Filipinos jobless.

DPWH Pursue SPCR Project to Pave Way for Peace and Development in Northern Samar

Even as the pandemic and adverse weather condition shut down work activities for a time, there is no stopping the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the efforts to pursue Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) Project in Northern Samar.

In his briefing to DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Build Program Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain said that the 11.60 kilometer road project to connect the "Pacific Towns" of Laoang and Palapag, Northern Samar is already at 59 percent.

DPWH Pursue SPCR Project to Pave Way for Peace and Development in Northern Samar

Even as the pandemic and adverse weather condition shut down work activities for a time, there is no stopping the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the efforts to pursue Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) Project in Northern Samar.

In his briefing to DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Build Program Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain said that the 11.60 kilometer road project to connect the "Pacific Towns" of Laoang and Palapag, Northern Samar is already at 59 percent.

DPWH BBB Infra Projects, Cornerstone of Post-Pandemic Economy

The infrastructure program anchored on the Build Build Build (BBB) initiative still remain among the top economic priorities of the government.

With the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as one of lead implementing agencies of the BBB Program, Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado highlighted at the 2021 Philippine Economic Briefing with Foreign Chambers of Commerce held on November 26, 2021 that investments on infrastructure will be the key drivers in bolstering economic development to build a better post-pandemic economy.

DPWH Widens Gov JJ Linao Road in Bataan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the road widening along Gov JJ Linao Road in Pilar, Bataan which will further improve travel to tourism destination especially the easing of restrictions.

DPWH Bataan Second District Engineering Office facilitated the timely completion of the 1.8 kilometer portion of national road aimed to enhance mobility along the area and provide better access to economic activities in Bataan.

DPWH Widens Gov JJ Linao Road in Bataan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the road widening along Gov JJ Linao Road in Pilar, Bataan which will further improve travel to tourism destination especially the easing of restrictions.

DPWH Bataan Second District Engineering Office facilitated the timely completion of the 1.8 kilometer portion of national road aimed to enhance mobility along the area and provide better access to economic activities in Bataan.

Rockfall Barrier at San Jose - Palauig Road in Tarlac Underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is on track with the 13,852.80 square meter rockfall barrier system currently being installed along San Jose – Palauig Road in San Jose, Tarlac.

DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that the construction of the slope protection using eco-friendly and green engineering materials at the Tarlac side of the 33.217-kilometer access road will ensure safe travel and protect motorists from potential erosion hazards.

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