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05/07/13 |
DPWH CHIEF ORDERS INVESTIGATION ON LEYTE ROAD |
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“Leave no stones, unturned.”
Literally and figuratively, DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson ordered a thorough investigation on the Burauen – Albuera road section in Leyte covering two (2) DPWH engineering districts wherein based on documents, the government has already poured an approximate total amount of P500 Million with at least twenty (20) contracts entered into by and between the DPWH and local contractors in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and yet, the road remains unfinished and cannot be used by the local residents until now.
“I cannot figure out why this road remains impassable and useless despite the amount of taxpayers’ money poured into this 13.72-kilometer road,” said Singson. “ I do understand that this road project is a new road opening, but, with the amount of money spent on the road section, local residents should have already been using this road, even if it is still on gravel surface. But, there is no continuous road to speak” added Singson.
Based on an initial report conducted by the DPWH’s Quality Assurance Unit (QAU), some sections of this road cannot even accommodate any kind of transportation, not even a motorcycle, because they remain as mountain trail. Also, a crossing structure should have been provided at Tabgas river in Albuera section, but, there was no such bridge structure, added Singson.
Some sections are reported now even covered with lush vegetations.
“I want to get into the bottom of this,” said Singson.
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05/03/13 |
DPWH CONSTRUCT ACCESS ROAD TO AMAZING ROCK FORMATION IN ILOCOS NORTE |
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The amazing white rock formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte will soon be more accessible as the Department of Public Works and Highways undertakes the construction of a road leading to this tourism destination.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, DPWH Region 1 Director Veniedo Reyes said that works are in full progress for the concrete paving of 3.466 kilometers access road to the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation.
Reyes during his inspection, has directed DPWH Ilocos Norte 1st District Engineer Nestor Pasion and Project Engineer Angelito Dian to take advantage of the summer season to facilitate completion of the project as scheduled by October 2013 for a five (5) months construction period.
Also integrated in the P70 Million fund for the concrete paving works of carriageway and shoulder are construction of line canal, installation of box and pipe culverts, slope protection works, provision for coconet or the installation of coco fiber erosion control net, and safety devices such as guardrails and warning and informative signs.
Listed as one of the projects under the so-called “Convergence Program for Enhancing Tourism Access” of the DPWH and Department of Tourism, the construction of Kapurpurawan Road will make adventure to the white creamy colored limestone structures and products of a weathering and sedimentation a lot more fun.
The whole formation has a smooth curving iconic shape head, cradle and the resting dragon. Kapurpurawan actually comes from the Ilocano word ”puraw” which means white.
The place can be reached an hour and a few minutes travel north of Laoag City and offers a breathtaking view of the different rock shapes that can completely amaze tourists who visit the place.
Meanwhile, Secretary Singson said that more key infrastructure will be put in place in order to support the development in the tourism sector as the Aquino administration place importance to tourism as a key factor in helping re-distribute the wealth from those in the upper class who frequently travel down to the medium and lower class who makes a living in the tourism trade to realize the inclusive growth vision. This move is also expected to generate job opportunities living in these tourism destinations.
To further boost tourism by making road travel more fun in the Philippines and confident of the DPWH’s capability to realize completion of key infrastructure projects nationwide based on the National Tourism Development Plan at the right cost, right quality and right on time, the government continues to provide ample investment for vital access roads for tourism areas, airports, and seaports, and other infrastructure requirement pouring P7.987 Billion in CY 2012, P11.950 Billion in 2013 and will rise to whopping P18 Billion in CY 2014.
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05/02/13 |
GOVERNMENT TO RESTRICT OVERLOADED VEHICLES BASED ON AMENDED REGULATION BY JUNE 2013 |
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Effective June 1, 2013, owners of trucks and trailers will have to abide to the new prescribed gross vehicle weights depending on configuration as the government will continue to enforce the anti-overloading provisions of Republic Act 8794.
Both the Secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) as authorized by the law and following consultation with stakeholders has come up with a modifications on the provisions of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 8794 otherwise known as “An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) on Owners of all Types of Motor Vehicle and for Other Purposes”.
According to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, the resolution amending IRR of RA 8794 which were published recently on national newspapers of general circulation will give truckers ample time to notify their clients/shippers about new load regulation which has already been increased and ensure proper and effective enforcement and strict observance on the anti-overloading provisions.
“We have to protect our road pavements from being damaged by these overloaded trucks and haulers. In some heavily traveled national road sections, we have already increased the thickness of the concrete pavement from 230 mm to 280 mm to withstand the allowable load of hauling trucks and trailers”, said Singson.
The amended resolution has set the following maximum allowable gross vehicle weight according to description: 1) truck with 2 axles (6 wheels), 18,000 kilograms (kgs); 2) truck with tandem rear axle 3 axles (10 wheels), 33,300 kgs; 3) truck with tridem rear axle 4 axles (14 wheels), 35,600 kgs; 4) truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 1 axle at trailer (10 wheels), 34,000 kgs; 5) truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (14 wheels), 40,600 kgs; 6) truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (18 wheels), 41,000 kgs; 7) truck-semi-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 1 axle at trailer (14 wheels), 39,700 kgs; 8) truck semi-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (18 wheels), 41,500 kgs; 9) truck semi-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (22 wheels) 42,000 kgs; 10) truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (14 wheels), 39,700 kgs; 11) truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (18 wheels), 43,500 kgs; 12) truck-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (18 wheels), 43,500 kgs; and 13) truck-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (22 wheels), 45,000 kgs.
Truck/trailer owner will be responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is not overloaded while traversing the roadway, from the vehicle’s point of origin up to its final destination. The vehicle owner shall be responsible for taking measures to ensure the security and safety of its personnel and load in case measures have to be adopted to ensure compliance with the provisions of law against overloading.
A Special Permit to Travel may be issued by the DPWH and shall be required for vehicles loaded with inseparable/or special cargoes exceeding the corresponding gross vehicle weight and vehicles with configuration different from the above cited.
Requirement for the issuance of special permit to travel includes copy of registration certificate; copy of official receipt of registration; technical data of the vehicle in the manufacturer’s brochure or vehicle diagram signed by the owner specifying the gross vehicle weight, plan and side elevation with dimensions of the vehicle, number of wheels per axle, and load per axle; and specific route to be taken and bridge(s) to be crossed by the vehicle indicated in a road map signed by the owner.
Studies pointed that overloaded vehicles, particularly trucks and trailers have tremendous damaging effects on highways safety and traffic operations, and cause a heavy toll on government investment on infrastructure.
To enforce the anti-overloading provision, DPWH installed and operates weighbridge stations/portable weighing machines at strategic locations along national roads. DPWH may also outsource to private contractors the operation of the weighbridge stations/portable weighing machines which will be operated twenty-four (24) hours a day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
DOTC, on the other hand, thru the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be responsible for imposing penalties on overloaded vehicles as determined through the operation of weighbridge and portable axle load weighing devices.
The LTO personnel or its duly deputized DPWH or Philippine National Police-Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG) personnel assigned at the station will issue to the driver of the overloaded vehicle, a Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) indicating therein the excess load and the corresponding penalty to be paid in the amount equivalent to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) applicable to the vehicle at the time of infringement.
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