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Road Projects to Boost Tourism, Local Industries in Aklan towns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently undertaking two (2) road projects in Libacao, Aklan in order to improve tourism, trade, and industry.

Secretary Mark A. Villar, based on reports from DPWH Regional Office 6 Director Lea N. Delfinado and District Engineer Alejandro M. Ventilacion, said that the road construction projects currently in full swing are located in Barangay Guadalupe costing P23.41 million and in Barangay Manika amounting P79.10-million.

DPWH Completes 6-Storey Academic Building for Philippine Army

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered the completion of another military learning facility for the Philippine Army.

DPWH Secretary Mark Villar together with Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the ceremonial inauguration, blessing and turnover on Thursday, June 24, 2021 of a 6-Storey Academic Building for the Philippine Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (PAICOE), Army Intelligence Regiment.

DPWH Completes 6-Storey Academic Building for Philippine Army

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered the completion of another military learning facility for the Philippine Army.

DPWH Secretary Mark Villar together with Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the ceremonial inauguration, blessing and turnover on Thursday, June 24, 2021 of a 6-Storey Academic Building for the Philippine Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (PAICOE), Army Intelligence Regiment.

Villar Leads Ceremonial Turnover of New Hospital Facility at V. Luna

Public Works and Highways Secretary and Chief Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar turnover on Thursday, June 24, 2021 to officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines Health Service Command (AFPHSC) a modular hospital facility at Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC).

“With this modular hospital, V. Luna Medical Center will have the additional capacity to attend the medical care needs of military and civilian personnel of the AFP including their immediate dependents”, said Secretary Villar.

Villar Leads Ceremonial Turnover of New Hospital Facility at V. Luna

Public Works and Highways Secretary and Chief Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar turnover on Thursday, June 24, 2021 to officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines Health Service Command (AFPHSC) a modular hospital facility at Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC).

“With this modular hospital, V. Luna Medical Center will have the additional capacity to attend the medical care needs of military and civilian personnel of the AFP including their immediate dependents”, said Secretary Villar.

DPWH @ 123: Matatag na Imprastraktura, Laban sa Pandemya

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) celebrates on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 its 123rd Founding Anniversary with the theme “DPWH @ 123: Matatag na Imprastruktura, Laban sa Pandemya”, helping the country triumph over the health crisis.

“For the second year since COVID-19 pandemic hit, we are celebrating sans fanfare programs, as we dedicate this day to honor the men and women frontliners who continue save and serve our Kababayans,” said DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar.

DPWH Completes Capalayan-Placer Road in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte

Residents and island-goers in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte now benefit from the recently completed Capalayan-Placer Road by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Secretary Mark Villar said that the Capalayan-Placer Road in Barangay Himamaug, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte is expected to trigger increase economic opportunities in the area, especially in agriculture and tourism.

DPWH Completes Capalayan-Placer Road in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte

Residents and island-goers in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte now benefit from the recently completed Capalayan-Placer Road by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Secretary Mark Villar said that the Capalayan-Placer Road in Barangay Himamaug, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte is expected to trigger increase economic opportunities in the area, especially in agriculture and tourism.

DPWH Builds Road for Farmers in Salug, Zamboanga del Norte

A newly-concreted local road now benefits farmers in Barangay Balakan and Calucap, Salug Town, Zamboanga del Norte.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar said that Regional Office 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia has echoed the appreciation of corn, coconut and rice farmers for facilitating the concrete paving of road that reduces as much as 15 minutes travel time and maintenance cost of vehicles.

Regional Director Dia said that the 275-meter road concreting project was completed in two (2) months construction.

Slope Protection Projects to Ensure Road Safety in Highland Areas of Central Iloilo

Two (2) ongoing slope protection structures slated for completion by 3rd and 4th quarter of 2021 are seen to guarantee safety of upland communities in central part of Iloilo.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said that the DPWH Iloilo 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) is undertaking the rehabilitation of slope protection structures along Junction Bancal-Leon-Antique Road in Barangay Mali-ao, Leon; that would benefit towns of Leon and Alimodian.

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