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South Korea donates for Taal

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar receives on Monday, February 3, 2020 the South Korean organizations’ donation of N95 masks, micro type nasal filters, and P1.250-million for victims of Taal Volcano eruption. The donations for affected families were handed over by officials and consultants from Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), Korea Trade (KOTRA) Center Manila, and DOHWA Engineering Co., Ltd. in a turnover ceremony at the DPWH Head Office.

Safer, better Masiu Bridge in Lanao del Sur, now open

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of new Masiu Bridge in Masiu, Lanao del Sur.

DPWH Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan reported that the 95-linear meter bridge was constructed to replace the old and weak Masiu Bridge along Lake Lanao Circumferential Road.

The bridge will facilitate safer and better travel for residents as the department upgraded the bridge according to latest design standards.

“The new Masiu Bridge can withstand high magnitude earthquakes,” said Director Tan.

DPWH completes flood control structure in Calbayog City, Samar

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the second phase of a flood-control project along Oquendo Creek in Barangay Oquendo, Calbayog City, Samar.

Based on the report of Regional Director Bueno, the 234 linear meters long revetment on both sides of the Oquendo creek costing P20 million and include works of a double-barrel box culvert, plant boxes, street lights, canals, and a riprap.

Safer, better Masiu Bridge in Lanao del Sur, now open

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of new Masiu Bridge in Masiu, Lanao del Sur.

DPWH Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan reported that the 95-linear meter bridge was constructed to replace the old and weak Masiu Bridge along Lake Lanao Circumferential Road.

The bridge will facilitate safer and better travel for residents as the department upgraded the bridge according to latest design standards.

“The new Masiu Bridge can withstand high magnitude earthquakes,” said Director Tan.

DPWH paves road to jump-off point of Mt. Apo

More travelers can now easily access the tourist destinations of Bansalan, Davao del Sur with the completion of a road concreting project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

A total of 1.2 kilometer of local road in Barangay Eman, Bansalan has been paved to give tourists and local residents better access to Bansalan's different tourist spots.

The town of Bansalan located in the foothills of the country’s tallest mountain, Mt. Apo, is also home to picturesque Balutakay Waterfalls, and an organic farm called Lao Integrated Farm.

DPWH completes flood control structure in Calbayog City, Samar

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the second phase of a flood-control project along Oquendo Creek in Barangay Oquendo, Calbayog City, Samar.

Based on the report of Regional Director Bueno, the 234 linear meters long revetment on both sides of the Oquendo creek costing P20 million and include works of a double-barrel box culvert, plant boxes, street lights, canals, and a riprap.

DPWH paves road to jump-off point of Mt. Apo

More travelers can now easily access the tourist destinations of Bansalan, Davao del Sur with the completion of a road concreting project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

A total of 1.2 kilometer of local road in Barangay Eman, Bansalan has been paved to give tourists and local residents better access to Bansalan's different tourist spots.

The town of Bansalan located in the foothills of the country’s tallest mountain, Mt. Apo, is also home to picturesque Balutakay Waterfalls, and an organic farm called Lao Integrated Farm.

DPWH-CAR is Gawad KALASAG Recipient

We had it again!.

DPWH-CAR is recipient of Cordillera Regional Gawad KALASAG Awards 2018 for their service as Head of the Road Management Cluster in the Region and their exerted efforts providing immediate road clearing operations and rehabilitations before and during disasters or emergencies.

Their advocacy on proper engineering interventions through Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Projects helped uplift the region’s DRRM Standards.

DPWH completes P664.7-M new Bohol Capitol Building

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said a new Bohol Capitol Building has been recently completed to replace the condemned old Capitol Building that was damaged by the devastating 2013 Bohol quake.

“We are glad to announce that a bigger and quake-resilient 4-storey provincial building can now be utilized by Bohol local government officials and staff in delivering public service to Boholanons,” said Secretary Villar.

DPWH completes P664.7-M new Bohol Capitol Building

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said a new Bohol Capitol Building has been recently completed to replace the condemned old Capitol Building that was damaged by the devastating 2013 Bohol quake.

“We are glad to announce that a bigger and quake-resilient 4-storey provincial building can now be utilized by Bohol local government officials and staff in delivering public service to Boholanons,” said Secretary Villar.

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