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DPWH constructs P80-M flood control structure in Calbayog City, Samar

To spare residents and properties from the dangers of flood, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be constructing a retaining wall along Tinambacan River in Calbayog City, Samar.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH-Samar First District Engineering Office (DEO) Chief Alvin A. Ignacio said an P80-million flood control project measuring 634 lineal meters will be constructed this year to help decrease water levels rising in the low-lying areas of the city brought by overflowing of Tinambacan River.

DPWH clears rivers from decade-old obstruction to help Rizal fishermen

Fishermen in Cardona, Rizal can now easily navigate along waterways that were cleared from hyacinth by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH CALABARZON Director Samson L. Hebra said water hyacinths that have long clogged river of Cardona and halted fishing activities were removed using backhoes of the DPWH Bureau of Equipment (BOE).

DPWH clears rivers from decade-old obstruction to help Rizal fishermen

Fishermen in Cardona, Rizal can now easily navigate along waterways that were cleared from hyacinth by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH CALABARZON Director Samson L. Hebra said water hyacinths that have long clogged river of Cardona and halted fishing activities were removed using backhoes of the DPWH Bureau of Equipment (BOE).

DPWH deploys additional heavy equipment to SOCCSKSARGEN

Six (6) new heavy equipment and one (1) lane marker remover were deployed to Region 12 to augment workforce as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pours bulk of infrastructure projects in Mindanao.

DPWH SOCCSKSARGEN Director Basir M. Ibrahim said the P16 million worth equipment will support the Build, Build, Build program in the entire region that received a total of 779 roads, bridge, and other infrastructure projects this year from DPWH.

DPWH deploys additional heavy equipment to SOCCSKSARGEN

Six (6) new heavy equipment and one (1) lane marker remover were deployed to Region 12 to augment workforce as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pours bulk of infrastructure projects in Mindanao.

DPWH SOCCSKSARGEN Director Basir M. Ibrahim said the P16 million worth equipment will support the Build, Build, Build program in the entire region that received a total of 779 roads, bridge, and other infrastructure projects this year from DPWH.

Japan hands over new equipment for Marawi City

The Japanese government through Ambassador Koji Haneda has turned over twenty-seven (27) sets of brand new heavy equipment to Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea representing the Office of the President and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar, Vice-Chairman of the Task Force Bangon Marawi, for use in the government’s rehabilitation program of Marawi City.

Japan hands over new equipment for Marawi City

The Japanese government through Ambassador Koji Haneda has turned over twenty-seven (27) sets of brand new heavy equipment to Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea representing the Office of the President and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar, Vice-Chairman of the Task Force Bangon Marawi, for use in the government’s rehabilitation program of Marawi City.

DPWH graces opening of 23rd WORLDBEX

The 23rd Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX) formally opens today at World Trade Center with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut representing Secretary Mark A. Villar delivering the keynote address.

In his speech, Undersecretary Yabut highlighted the sustained interest of major key players in the building and construction industry brought about by the government's massive infrastructure thrust.

New K-12 building rises in Baggao

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Cagayan First District Engineering Office (DPWH-CFDEO) has completed its school building project amounting to ₱8,036,909.54 at Hacienda Intal National High School, Baggao, Cagayan.

According to District Engineer Rosauro R. Guerrero, the new two-storey school building is intended for the students under K-12 program.

“This building contains six classrooms with an an area of 7m x 9m providing a conducive learning environment for the students,” Guerrero said.

DPWH- Cagayan Third District Engineering Office ranks 4th nationwide to achieve 2-Star Rating

Another feather has been added to the cap of accomplishments of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Cagayan Third District Engineering Office (DPWH-CTDEO) with its Materials Testing Laboratory bagging a two-star rating from the DPWH Central Office -Bureau of Research and Standards.

The DEO’s testing laboratory has satisfactorily met the requirement on the physical layout plan and the upgrading of its existing laboratory, materials, and apparatuses specifically in the areas of asphalt and cement testing.

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