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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake feasibility study (FS) of the Quezon-Bicol Expressway (QBEx) that will significantly reduce travel time between Manila and the Bicol Region.

In a report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Director Alex G. Bote said from the first quarter to the third quarter of 2018, the DPWH Planning Service - Project Preparation Division will undertake the FS to ensure timely implementation of the project that is aimed for construction from 2022 to 2026.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake road reblocking and repairs of roads in the Cities of Quezon and Caloocan this weekend.

According to DPWH National Capital Region Director Melvin B. Navarro, the road repair and rehabilitation will be carried out from 11 PM Friday, February 2, 2018 using one (1) day concrete mix so that the affected road lanes will be fully passable at 5 AM Monday, February 5, 2018.

The Department of Public Works and Highways is committed to finish construction of 333 temporary toilets with bathing areas in 52 evacuation sites for the Mayon Volcano evacuees as it also monitor camps in Daraga, Albay.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar and Undersecretary Dimas S. Soguilon, in-charge of the Regional Operations in Luzon, DPWH Region 5 Director Danilo E. Versola said that the immediate construction of toilets will help address the need for hygiene and sanitation facilities of Mayon Volcano evacuees temporarily staying in evacuation camps.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to immediately implement at least six (6) solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects that are now under or will undergo feasibility studies.