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DPWH to integrate Geofoam technology for embankment projects

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will adopt “geofoam” technology as an alternative embankment material for infrastructure projects.
 
Geofoam is a large block made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) with enormous compressive strength that makes it ideal as a construction material.
 
“Successful research studies of DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards led the decision to utilize geofoam which was proven to be a very durable, lightweight, cost-efficient, and time-saving,” said DPWH Undersecretary Dimas S. Soguilon.
 

DPWH to integrate Geofoam technology for embankment Projects

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will adopt “geofoam” technology as an alternative embankment material for infrastructure projects.
 
Geofoam is a large block made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) with enormous compressive strength that makes it ideal as a construction material.
 
“Successful research studies of DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards led the decision to utilize geofoam which was proven to be a very durable, lightweight, cost-efficient, and time-saving,” said DPWH Undersecretary Dimas S. Soguilon.
 

DPWH starts on 3 building projects in Cagayan capitol

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of three (3) public buildings for Cagayan Provincial Government.
 
In a report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, District Engineer Danilo U. Tabilas of DPWH Cagayan Third District Engineering Office (CTDEO) said a total of P20 million projects have commenced at the Cagayan Provincial Capitol grounds in Tuguegarao City.
 

DPWH starts on 3 building projects in Cagayan capitol

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of three (3) public buildings for Cagayan Provincial Government.
 
In a report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, District Engineer Danilo U. Tabilas of DPWH Cagayan Third District Engineering Office (CTDEO) said a total of P20 million projects have commenced at the Cagayan Provincial Capitol grounds in Tuguegarao City.
 

DPWH installs rain water collectors in 17 Cagayan schools

Seventeen (17) public schools in Cagayan Province have now newly-installed Rain Water Collection System (RWCS) that can be used for sanitation purposes.
 
          DPWH Region 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos said that P3.2 million was spent to complete the RWCS which were installed in schools that do not have adequate access to water and sanitation facilities.
 
          Director Briosos said Cagayan First District Engineering Office completed the construction of the 17 RWCS over a period of four (4) months.
 

DPWH installs rain water collectors in 17 Cagayan schools

Seventeen (17) public schools in Cagayan Province have now newly-installed Rain Water Collection System (RWCS) that can be used for sanitation purposes.
 
          DPWH Region 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos said that P3.2 million was spent to complete the RWCS which were installed in schools that do not have adequate access to water and sanitation facilities.
 
          Director Briosos said Cagayan First District Engineering Office completed the construction of the 17 RWCS over a period of four (4) months.
 

Road improvement projects completed in Ilagan City

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two (2) road improvement projects worth P60.5 million in the City of Ilagan, Isabela.
                                                           
          District Engineer Evelyn C. Costales of DPWH Isabela First District Engineering Office said recently-completed projects include the improvement and widening of Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig (IDAM) Road in Barangay Naguilian Norte and concreting of barangay road which serves as a farm-to-market road in Barangay Namnama and Fugu.
 

Road improvement projects completed in Ilagan City

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two (2) road improvement projects worth P60.5 million in the City of Ilagan, Isabela.
                                                           
          District Engineer Evelyn C. Costales of DPWH Isabela First District Engineering Office said recently-completed projects include the improvement and widening of Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig (IDAM) Road in Barangay Naguilian Norte and concreting of barangay road which serves as a farm-to-market road in Barangay Namnama and Fugu.
 

River control projects completed in Aklan to protect residents from flooding

Two river control projects have been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that will benefit residents of two (2) low-lying Barangays in Aklan Province.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar and Senior Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge of Visayas and Mindanao operations, District Engineer Noel L. Fuentebella of DPWH Aklan District Engineering Office said that the revetment wall projects were constructed along Aklan River in Barangay Bakhaw in Kalibo and in Barangay Linabuan in Banga costing P82.6 million and P31.7 million, respectively.

River control projects completed in Aklan to protect residents from flooding

Two river control projects have been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that will benefit residents of two (2) low-lying Barangays in Aklan Province.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar and Senior Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge of Visayas and Mindanao operations, District Engineer Noel L. Fuentebella of DPWH Aklan District Engineering Office said that the revetment wall projects were constructed along Aklan River in Barangay Bakhaw in Kalibo and in Barangay Linabuan in Banga costing P82.6 million and P31.7 million, respectively.

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