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DPWH Starts Road Network Improvement in U.P. Inaugurates Ylanan Road

During the inauguration of Ylanan Road, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar announced the start of the construction of the UP Diliman Road Network Improvement.

“The UP Diliman Road Network Improvement involves the construction of 12 roads within the campus. This include the streets of Ylanan, Roces, Laurel, Archery, R.P. De Guzman, E. Jacinto, E. De Los Santos, Pardo De Tavera, Africa, Quirino Ma. Guerrero and the Rotunda,” DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said

NAIA T3-Newport City link bridge construction on track

Good news for commuters to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 as the 220-meter pedestrian link bridge known as Runway Manila slated to be completed during the first half of 2017 is almost done.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) visited on Thursday the construction site of the P1.9B pedestrian bridge directly connecting Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 (T3) with Newport City.

NAIA T3-Newport City link bridge construction on track

Good news for commuters to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 as the 220-meter pedestrian link bridge known as Runway Manila slated to be completed during the first half of 2017 is almost done.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) visited on Thursday the construction site of the P1.9B pedestrian bridge directly connecting Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 (T3) with Newport City.

Quezon Bridge Strengthening Work completed

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar said that extensive works to strengthen the super structure of Quezon Bridge connecting Manila’s districts of Quiapo and Ermita across Pasig River have been completed.

“Following months of construction, we have improved the structural integrity of Quezon Bridge by replacing damaged structural components of the bridge built in 1939 along the Quezon Boulevard Extension,” he said.

NEDA, DPWH confer with CSOs

A consultation conference among stakeholders and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was supervised by the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Western Visayas, headed by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region 6 at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office Conference Room.

DPWH completes Widening of Surigao Sur-DavOr Coastal Road

Roads are a prime factor in the transportation and movement of people and goods from one place to another. It hastens mobility which greatly contributes to the economic growth of the country.

As a Department geared towards progress with a desire for a more developed society, the DPWH Davao Oriental First District Engineering Office implemented the Improvement/Widening of (Nat’l Road) Surigao Del Sur Boundary – Davao Oriental Coastal Road. The project was undertaken by Hexamindz Corporation and was completed on November 5, 2016

Worries end after Kapalong River Dike construction

The municipality of Kapalong is one of the most flood - prone areas in the province of Davao Del Norte. This is because of the existence of the Libuganon River, a major river system in the province that through the course of history, has already claimed numerous lives and properties because of its unpredictability.

With the construction of the 191.4 linear-meter river bank protection along Barangay Maniki, residents have breathed a sigh of relief knowing that they are now well-protected by the newly constructed structure.

ASEAN accredits DPWH-XI civil engineers

There are now more DPWH - XI Civil Engineers accredited with ASEAN FEDERATION OF ENGI- NEERING ORGANIZATIONS (AFEO), ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations of which there are 10-member nations: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

The accreditation of the latest batch was bestowed during the conferment at Puerto Princesa, Palawan during the 34th Year Conference of the Organization on November 21, 2016.

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