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2.2-Km Road Connects Far Barangay in Aurora Province

Farmers and residents of Barangay Diaman in the Municipality of Maria Aurora, Aurora Province now have improved mobility and access to services with the completion of Diaman-Dikildit Road implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Citing a report from DPWH Aurora District Engineer Roderick Andal, Secretary Villar said that the opening of 2.2-kilometer Diaman-Dikildit Road now provides easy access between barangays Diaman and Dikildit.

DPWH Delivers 4 Healthcare Facilities in Capiz

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of four (4) new healthcare facilities in Capiz, providing the province with additional support in its fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar, the facilities include an isolation/quarantine facility and off-site dormitory at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital in Roxas City; an off-site dormitory at Bailan District Hospital in Pontevedra, Capiz; and the Roxas City Covered Gymnasium turned COVID-19 facility.

DPWH Delivers 4 Healthcare Facilities in Capiz

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of four (4) new healthcare facilities in Capiz, providing the province with additional support in its fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar, the facilities include an isolation/quarantine facility and off-site dormitory at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital in Roxas City; an off-site dormitory at Bailan District Hospital in Pontevedra, Capiz; and the Roxas City Covered Gymnasium turned COVID-19 facility.

DPWH Improves Connection to Cement Industry in La Union

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a new, sturdier bridge leading to the booming cement industry in Bacnotan, La Union.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, Regional Office 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan said that they have finished the replacement of the old Ballogo Bridge along Bitalag-Quirino Road in Barangay Ballogo.

“With a better connection along Manila North Road, this two (2)-lane Ballogo Bridge is expected to serve some 42,000 residents of Bacnotan relying on improved infrastructure,” reported Director Tan.

DPWH Improves Connection to Cement Industry in La Union

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a new, sturdier bridge leading to the booming cement industry in Bacnotan, La Union.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, Regional Office 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan said that they have finished the replacement of the old Ballogo Bridge along Bitalag-Quirino Road in Barangay Ballogo.

“With a better connection along Manila North Road, this two (2)-lane Ballogo Bridge is expected to serve some 42,000 residents of Bacnotan relying on improved infrastructure,” reported Director Tan.

Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Fastrack For Completion In June 2021

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is focusing not only on civil works progress of Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Project but also on maintaining healthy and safe workplace operation.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said that at 86 percent and with just a few more days to fully complete the new Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, we are mindful that a single case of COVID-19 in the project can lead to an interruption, if not total work stoppage.

Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Fastrack For Completion In June 2021

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is focusing not only on civil works progress of Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Project but also on maintaining healthy and safe workplace operation.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said that at 86 percent and with just a few more days to fully complete the new Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, we are mindful that a single case of COVID-19 in the project can lead to an interruption, if not total work stoppage.

DPWH Issues Revised Construction Safety Guidelines; Prohibits Small-Scale Projects to Operate in ECQ, MECQ areas

A new set of construction safety guidelines is now in effect for the implementation of public and private infrastructure projects pursuant to the latest announcement to place the Greater Metro Manila Area back to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar issued the new Department Order #30 which follows recommendations from the IATF and other relevant government agencies while balancing economic growth through infrastructure development with public health and safety.

IATF Officials inspect Phil Arena Quarantine Center, turn over medical operation to PCG

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has turned over the newly-completed 'We Heal as One' Center' at the Philippine Arena Complex in Bocaue, Bulacan to the Inter-Agency Task Force for Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after a thorough checked on the 300-capacity mega community quarantine facility was made.

Construction of Filinvest Tent 'We Heal As One' facility begins

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of another health facility in southern Metro Manila that will augment government’s efforts against COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary Mark A. Villar announced that the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, will be redesigned and transformed into 108 bed makeshift hospital.

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