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Region I
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR |
ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR |
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RD VENIEDO O. REYES |
ARD SAMSON L. HEBRA, (OIC) |
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(072) 242-9333
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Fax No:
(072) 242-9372 |
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Email Address:
reyes.veniedo@dpwh.gov.ph |
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Contact No:
(072) 242-9363
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Fax No:
(072) 242-9363 |
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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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05/03/13 |
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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04/23/13 |
UPGRADING OF ILOCOS SUR SECONDARY ROADS |
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OIC-District Engineer Reynaldo S. Organo of the DPWH Ilocos Sur First District Engineering Office reported that the on-going rehabilitation/reconstruction and upgrading of Vigan-San Vicente Road, (Kilometer 0408+162 to Kilometer 0408+188 under the DPWH Regular Projects for CY 2013 is in steady progress .
Organo said that field reports from Project Engineer Gregorio N. Ruelos revealed that the asphalting of pavement along Vigan road was already finished while the construction of canal along San Vicente road, in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur is in full blast.
With the projects located at the center of Vigan City, its completion will facilitate better mobility, promote safety, and enhances economic growth of nearby municipalities.
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04/22/13 |
SAFE ROADS LEADING TO BAGUIO CITY |
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region I, Regional Director Veniedo O. Reyes inspected the Agoo-Baguio City and Bauang-Baguio City Roads, to make sure that these roads going to the summer capital of the country are safe and free from any road disturbance. The roads he inspected are two of the three major routes in Region 1 going to Baguio City.
The Agoo-Baguio City Road, passing the town of Pugo, La Union has a 9.219 kilometers of concrete road and 13.860 kilometers of asphalt road while the Bauang-Baguio City Road which passes the towns of Naguilian, and Burgos La Union has a 15.773 kilometers of asphalt and 6.447 kilometers of concrete road. Kennon Road on the other hand has only a length 2.5 kilometers of road line under Region 1, is more under the jurisdiction of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
With Dir. Reyes during the inspection was Engr. Raul Gali of the La Union Second District Engineering Office.
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04/22/13 |
ALULING BRIDGE COMPLETION, A BIG HELP |
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The Completion of Aluling Bridge in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur is a big help to the community not only those living in the area but also to the people from Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) particularly Mountain Province. The bridge leads to faster and safer movement of people, goods and products between Regions I and CAR.
In his inspection at the bridge project, DPWH Regional Director Veniedo O. Reyes expresses his thanks to the community in Cervantes and nearby towns for their cooperation and support to DPWH up to undertaking final completion activities.
The Aluling Bridge Phase IV involved the construction of a 180.00-lineal meter (lm)pre-stressed concrete girder deck slab bridge, six (6) spans at 30 lm, bored pile foundation, concreting of 128.50 lm road approaches ;construction of protection works (gabion) and installation of coco fiber erosion control net at the bridge approach (“A”). The bridge is constructed along Suyo-Cervantes-Sabangan Road crossing the Abra River connecting the towns of Cervantes Ilocos Sur and Tadian, Mountain Province.
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04/16/13 |
UPGRADING OF DAMAGED ROAD, COMPLETED |
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The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1, under Regional Director Veniedo O. Reyes, has informed the completion of the rehabilitation/reconstruction/upgrading of damaged paved national road along the Manila North Road (MNR) particularly along Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. While the upgrading of the damaged paved national road along Sinait section, Ilocos Sur, is substantially completed with a 96% accomplishment.
Part of the works undertaken along the MNR Cabugao section were the Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) of shoulder, reblocking and asphalting of the carriageway or the main road, and stone masonry for the slope protection.
The project started last May 28, 2012, and its completion contributes to progress on the quality infrastructure build by the department.
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03/20/13 |
ALULING BRIDGE PROJECT |
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson (at right) checks the final finishing activities at Aluling Bridge Project along Suyo-Cervantes-Sabangan Road crossing Abra River. The bridge construction started back 1978. The 180 lineal meter bridge constructed at a total cost of P191.365 Million will reduce travel time to/from Cervantes, Ilocos Sur and Tadian, Mountain Province from one (1) hour to 30 minutes. Receiving work instructions from Secretary Singson are District Engineer Ray Elaydo of DPWH Ilocos Sur Second District Engineering Office; Region 1 Planning and Design Division Chief Baltazar F. Lavarias and Project Engineer Joe Eguilos. |
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02/26/13 |
CONSTRUCTION OF P60-M LAOAG CITY BY-PASS ROAD NEARS COMPLETION |
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The construction of the P60-M Laoag City by-pass road project in Ilocos Norte is nearing completion.
DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the Laoag City by-pass road project is part of the agency’s tourism convergence program in Region I because it will facilitate travel to famous tourist spots in Ilocos Norte such as the old Bacarra church, Cape Bojeador (old lighthouse) and Kapurpurawan rock formation in Burgos, the Bangui windmills, the Patapat viaduct and the scenic white beach resorts in Pasuquin and Pagudpud.
Singson said that the four-lane 2.6 km road will serve as a short cut road to the municipalities of Bacarra, Pasuquin, Burgos, Bangui towards the town of Pagudpud by-passing the Manila North Road. It will also serve as a connector to the existing secondary road in Curimao and Paoay, added Singson.
In a report submitted by DPWH Region I Director Veniedo Reyes, the by-pass road project is now 82.5% completed and expected to open to traffic by April, 2013. The four-lane highway involves the construction of reinforced concrete box culverts, pipe culverts, embankment (selected barrow river mix), aggregate sub base course and slope protection works.
Secretary Singson has ordered DPWH field offices to accelerate the completion of roads with strategic importance such as the Laoag City by-pass road and other tourism roads.
Also, DPWH Region I is accelerating the completion of the 5.62 km Sual-Alaminos road costing P90.9 M with reported accomplishment of 85%, which is 20% ahead of its planned accomplishment of 65%. This road leads to the famous Hundred Islands tourist spot in the province of Pangasinan.
The Alaminos-Sual road project involves the asphalt overlay of 1.920 km of carriageway and the PCCP construction for carriageway and shoulder of 3.7 km.
Another project is the reconstruction of the Baruyen Bridge along Manila North Road in Bangui, Ilocos Norte costing P79.9-M.
When completed, the 90.9 linear meter Baruyen Bridge will serve as a link between Ilocos Norte and the provinces of Cagayan and Apayao. The reconstruction of the bridge is expected to be completed in June, 2013.
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