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DPWH concretes road for abaca farmers, handicrafters in Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur

A newly-paved access road constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now benefiting abaca farmers and handicrafters in the municipality of Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur.

“The improvement of road access in support of “abaca” handicraft processing will encourage more locals to do business that in return will create an additional livelihood and income, boosting economic growth and development in the area”, said Secretary Mark A. Villar.

DPWH prescribes standard bike lane designs for future projects

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar has issued a policy prescribing the standard design of bicycle lanes along national highways, in an effort to meet the needs and safe access of bicyclists and other road users.

Through Department Order No. 88, series of 2020, Secretary Villar said that new national road and bridge construction or future expansion of projects shall incorporate a bicycle facility contingent on the prevailing road and traffic conditions, but will have no less than 2.44 meters of bicycle path width.

DPWH completes 2 additional Isolation Facilities in Visayas

Two (2) COVID-19 Isolation Facilities were recently completed and turned-over to local government units (LGUs) of Dagami, Leyte and Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Province.

Public Works and Highways Secretary and isolation czar Mark A. Villar announced the completion of the facilities, which are part of the nationwide program of the Department to augment hospital beds and contain spread of COVID-19 all over the country.

DPWH completes 2 additional Isolation Facilities in Visayas

Two (2) COVID-19 Isolation Facilities were recently completed and turned-over to local government units (LGUs) of Dagami, Leyte and Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Province.

Public Works and Highways Secretary and isolation czar Mark A. Villar announced the completion of the facilities, which are part of the nationwide program of the Department to augment hospital beds and contain spread of COVID-19 all over the country.

DPWH completes 2 additional Isolation Facilities in Visayas

Two (2) COVID-19 Isolation Facilities were recently completed and turned-over to local government units (LGUs) of Dagami, Leyte and Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Province.

Public Works and Highways Secretary and isolation czar Mark A. Villar announced the completion of the facilities, which are part of the nationwide program of the Department to augment hospital beds and contain spread of COVID-19 all over the country.

DPWH replaces deteriorating steel bridge in Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

The P140.2-million construction of a new Barra Bridge which replaces an old dilapidated steel bridge along Barra-Minaog Road in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte is now substantially-completed.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said DPWH Regional Office 9 reported that the bridge replacement project in Barangay Barra is now 98.5 percent completed with remaining works on the approaches and road safety markings.

DPWH replaces deteriorating steel bridge in Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

The P140.2-million construction of a new Barra Bridge which replaces an old dilapidated steel bridge along Barra-Minaog Road in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte is now substantially-completed.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said DPWH Regional Office 9 reported that the bridge replacement project in Barangay Barra is now 98.5 percent completed with remaining works on the approaches and road safety markings.

DPWH builds new aesthetic Municipal Hall in Barcelona, Sorsogon

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said that a newly-constructed municipal building in Barcelona, Sorsogon is slowly gaining popularity due its architectural design that blends with the town’s tourist destinations with Spanish heritage.

Citing a report from DPWH Region 5 Director Virgilio C. Eduarte, Secretary Villar said that the DPWH Sorsogon 2nd District Engineering Office (SSDEO) completed the Spanish-inspired 2-storey building which replaces an old municipal hall located at Barangay Poblacion Sur, Barcelona town.

DPWH builds new aesthetic Municipal Hall in Barcelona, Sorsogon

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said that a newly-constructed municipal building in Barcelona, Sorsogon is slowly gaining popularity due its architectural design that blends with the town’s tourist destinations with Spanish heritage.

Citing a report from DPWH Region 5 Director Virgilio C. Eduarte, Secretary Villar said that the DPWH Sorsogon 2nd District Engineering Office (SSDEO) completed the Spanish-inspired 2-storey building which replaces an old municipal hall located at Barangay Poblacion Sur, Barcelona town.

9.92-km road to New Borac Roro Port in Coron nears completion

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is rushing the completion of three (3) ongoing contracts to build access roads leading to the newly-completed Port of Borac in Coron, Palawan.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said that a total of 9.92 kilometers of paved road that will ease locals’ traveling woes and further promote tourism in Coron are on track for completion within the year.

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