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DPWH earns recognition for gender responsive programs

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) headed by Secretary Mark A. Villar is recognized as the awardee of GADtimpala 2018 Bronze Award, the highest award given this year, by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) for its indisputable efforts in developing gender responsive infrastructure projects that contribute in ensuring gender quality and protection of all stakeholders particularly women workers.

VILLAR: Skyway Stage 3 Plaza Dilao Ramp opens today

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced the partial opening of the Plaza Dilao Ramp of Skyway Stage 3.

"To ease traffic congestion in Buendia, we are opening two lanes, one of the northbound and southbound section. The 3.7 km elevated highways expand from Buendia to Plaza Dilao," Villar noted.

"A maximum speed of 40 kph will be maintained along the main viaduct. Moreover, 20 kph at the ramps will be implemented," he added.

VILLAR: Skyway Stage 3 Plaza Dilao ramp opens today

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced the partial opening of the Plaza Dilao Ramp of Skyway Stage 3.

"To ease traffic congestion in Buendia, we are opening two lanes, one of the northbound and southbound section. The 3.7 km elevated highways expand from Buendia to Plaza Dilao," Villar noted.

"A maximum speed of 40 kph will be maintained along the main viaduct. Moreover, 20 kph at the ramps will be implemented," he added.

DPWH improves access road to Northern Samar Eco Park

More tourists are expected to visit Macagtas Dam Eco Park in Catarman, Northern Samar with the improvement of its access road built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In her report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Region 8 Director Nerie Bueno said that the 700-meter road construction and improvement in Barangay Macagtas will give boost to the emerging tourist spot in Catarman.

The road concreting project costing P19.5 million, includes provision of three (3) waiting sheds and installation of 44 sets of solar street lights.

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