News by Year

DPWH, ADB, and Key Agencies Conduct Joint Inspection of R.T. Lim–Siocon Road Under Mindanao Growth Corridor Project

Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in collaboration with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Department of Finance (DOF), and Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev formerly NEDA), conducted a joint site inspection of the R.T. Lim–Siocon Road on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The project is a major subcomponent under the Improving Growth Corridors for Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP) spanning the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte.

DPWH, ADB, and Key Agencies Conduct Joint Inspection of R.T. Lim–Siocon Road Under Mindanao Growth Corridor Project

Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in collaboration with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Department of Finance (DOF), and Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev formerly NEDA), conducted a joint site inspection of the R.T. Lim–Siocon Road on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The project is a major subcomponent under the Improving Growth Corridors for Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP) spanning the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte.

DPWH Joins DBM’s Project DIME to Strengthen Government Project Monitoring

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formally launch their partnership for the implementation of Digital Imaging for Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME) - a technology-driven initiative designed to improve the monitoring and evaluation of government projects.

The signing ceremony took place on May 20, 2025, at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, and was led by DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman.

New Flood Wall Protects Community along Cagayan River in Angadanan, Isabela

Residents of Barangay Centro 3, Angadanan, Isabela, now have enhanced protection from flooding and riverbank erosion following the completion of a flood control structure along the Cagayan River.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed a 313.60-linear meter double-slope concrete revetment on steel sheet piles. The structure is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s “Build Better More” program, which seeks to implement long-term, sustainable solutions for disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience.

New Flood Wall Protects Community along Cagayan River in Angadanan, Isabela

Residents of Barangay Centro 3, Angadanan, Isabela, now have enhanced protection from flooding and riverbank erosion following the completion of a flood control structure along the Cagayan River.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed a 313.60-linear meter double-slope concrete revetment on steel sheet piles. The structure is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s “Build Better More” program, which seeks to implement long-term, sustainable solutions for disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience.

DPWH Conducts Nationwide Consultations to Enhance Highway Maintenance

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a series of nationwide consultations aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and improving national road maintenance practices. These efforts are part of the agency’s initiative to update and enhance the Philippine Highway Maintenance Management Manual (PHMMM).

On its fourth series, simultaneous consultations are ongoing in CAR, Regions 1, 2, and 3 from May 14 to 16, 2025. This initiative aligns with the Build Better More Infrastructure thrust of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration.

DPWH Completes Road Widening Project to Address Traffic in Malungon, Sarangani

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of two (2) additional carriageways on both sides of the existing 4.38 kilometer portion of Digos-Makar Road in the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province.

Costing ₱142 million, the road widening project involves the construction of 3.80-meter wide portland concrete cement pavement on each side of the existing lanes, a bridge, drainage, and slope protection structures on vulnerable sections of the highway.

Pages