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Davao Oriental Gov Lauds DPWH Region XI at Province's Anniv Celeb

Governor Corazon Malanyaon hands over an award to Regional Director Mariano Alquiza of the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI on the occasion of the 48th Foundation Anniversary of the province of Davao Oriental on Wednesday, July 1 for his valuable contribution to the development of the province, particularly in the field of infrastructure support and services that benefited the thousands of residents in the area.

Obando Flood Control Project

The national government thru the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pursuing the construction of flood walls in flood prone areas to combat flooding within and outside of Metro Manila. In the inspection conducted by Secretary Rogelio L. Singson with District Engineer Ramiro M. Cruz (at left) of Bulacan Second Engineering District Office at the on-going construction of flood control wall along Palasan River in Obando, Bulacan, Barangay Chairman Benedicto Sta.

DPWH Readies for "Green Building Code" Launch in 2015

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is at present crafting the Green Building Code (GBC), a separate referral code adherent to the National Building Code and its IRR.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that under the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), the DPWH has the authority to revise, amend or create a separate referral code in conformation with NBCP and its IRR to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of environmental management and control.

Obando Flood Control Project

The national government thru the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pursuing the construction of flood walls in flood prone areas to combat flooding within and outside of Metro Manila. In the inspection conducted by Secretary Rogelio L. Singson with District Engineer Ramiro M. Cruz (at left) of Bulacan Second Engineering District Office at the on-going construction of flood control wall along Palasan River in Obando, Bulacan, Barangay Chairman Benedicto Sta.

DPWH Employs Women

The on-going Samar Road Rehabilitation Project under the United States Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Grant Secondary National Roads Development Program has provided equal employment opportunities for women to increase their productivity in line with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) poverty reduction program and women empowerment advocacy. Women local residents on the basis of proximity to project areas are tapped to direct vehicular traffic along the on-going 222 kilometer Samar Road Rehabilitation Project.

DPWH Employs Women

The on-going Samar Road Rehabilitation Project under the United States Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Grant Secondary National Roads Development Program has provided equal employment opportunities for women to increase their productivity in line with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) poverty reduction program and women empowerment advocacy. Women local residents on the basis of proximity to project areas are tapped to direct vehicular traffic along the on-going 222 kilometer Samar Road Rehabilitation Project.

DPWH 17 July 2014 Situational Report: List of Road Sections in Region V Afffected by Tropical Storm "Glenda"

DPWH SITUATIONAL REPORT
17 July 2014
LIST OF ROAD SECTIONS IN REGION V
Affected by Tropical Storm “GLENDA”
(Source: DPWH Region 5)

We wish to inform the public that as of 6:00AM of 17 July 2014, the following Major/Secondary Roads in Region V are PASSABLE/NOT PASSABLE due to the effects of Tropical Storm Glenda:

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