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Construction of Dike in Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte Continues

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the construction of a dike that will protect the long stretch of a tertiary road leading to the municipal proper of Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte.

“The construction of flood control infrastructure has always been one of the priority projects greatly considered by the Department especially in areas that are more susceptible to overflowing of river and flooding,” said Secretary Mark Villar.

Construction of Dike in Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte Continues

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the construction of a dike that will protect the long stretch of a tertiary road leading to the municipal proper of Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte.

“The construction of flood control infrastructure has always been one of the priority projects greatly considered by the Department especially in areas that are more susceptible to overflowing of river and flooding,” said Secretary Mark Villar.

90-bed Las Piñas Isolation Facility now Open

Public Works and Highways Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar led the inauguration of a newly-completed COVID-19 isolation facility for the people of Las Piñas.

In an event held Monday, November 16, 2020, Secretary Villar together with Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda T. Aguila opened the facility that can accommodate a total of 90 COVID-19 patients.

Built in a vacant lot near Goodyear Building in Barangay Almanza, the offsite isolation facility is made from 26 container vans that were converted into fully-airconditioned hospital rooms with 90-bed capacity.

90-bed Las Piñas Isolation Facility now Open

Public Works and Highways Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar led the inauguration of a newly-completed COVID-19 isolation facility for the people of Las Piñas.

In an event held Monday, November 16, 2020, Secretary Villar together with Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda T. Aguila opened the facility that can accommodate a total of 90 COVID-19 patients.

Built in a vacant lot near Goodyear Building in Barangay Almanza, the offsite isolation facility is made from 26 container vans that were converted into fully-airconditioned hospital rooms with 90-bed capacity.

Villar Honors ‘Unsung Hero’ Of Ifugao Landslide, Reminds Quick Response Team To Exercise Precaution

“Our hardworking quick response teams - unsung heroes for site responsive actions as first road responders during calamities, are encouraged to be more watchful and intensify precautionary measures.”

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar made the statement, following a tragic landslide incident which buried four (4) members of DPWH Ifugao 2nd District Engineering Office Quick Response Team while clearing blocked road in Ifugao Province.

Villar Opens Mega Quarantine Facility In Calamba City, Laguna

The biggest “We Heal As One” quarantine facility of Southern Tagalog Region for COVID-19 patients opened in Calamba City, Laguna on Saturday, November 14.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar led the ceremomial blessing and turnover of Calabarzon Regional Government Center, considered as the mega quarantine facility of Region 4A with 600 bed capacity.

Villar Opens Mega Quarantine Facility In Calamba City, Laguna

Villar Opens Mega Quarantine Facility In Calamba City, Laguna

The biggest “We Heal As One” quarantine facility of Southern Tagalog Region for COVID-19 patients opened in Calamba City, Laguna on Saturday, November 14.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar led the ceremomial blessing and turnover of Calabarzon Regional Government Center, considered as the mega quarantine facility of Region 4A with 600 bed capacity.

Offsite Hospital For Severe Covid Patients Turned Over By DPWH To Lung Center

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned-over to the Lung Center of the Philippines an additional modular hospital that will be used to augment the existing COVID-19 isolation facilities of the center.

DPWH Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar said that the newly-completed isolation facility in Quezon City is intended for moderate to severe cases.

“We will continue to push for the completion of more health facilities nationwide although we are seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases recently,” said Secretary Villar.

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