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DPWH and MLIT Japan Strengthen Partnership to Combat Urban Flooding and Enhance Water Resources Management in the Philippines

The Philippine government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has strengthened its collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) to enhance flood control and water resources management efforts in flood-prone areas across the country.

A pivotal moment in this partnership occurred during the 5th Seminar on Disaster Management Operations, Urban Flood Control and Dam Development held on February 13, 2025, at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.

Flood Control Project Strengthens Disaster Resilience in Riverside Community of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a vital flood mitigation structure along Peñaranda River, enhancing disaster resilience in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija.

According to a report submitted to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino said that the newly constructed flood mitigation structure – including a 312.40-meter double-berm system, a 10-meter-wide dike, and reinforced concrete slope protection, has significantly reduced the risk of flooding in the area.

Flood Control Project Strengthens Disaster Resilience in Riverside Community of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a vital flood mitigation structure along Peñaranda River, enhancing disaster resilience in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija.

According to a report submitted to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino said that the newly constructed flood mitigation structure – including a 312.40-meter double-berm system, a 10-meter-wide dike, and reinforced concrete slope protection, has significantly reduced the risk of flooding in the area.

Revetment Wall Enhances Protection to Riverside Community in Davao City

Residents are now guaranteed heightened safety and protection following the completion of a flood mitigation structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a section of the Talomo River in Barangay Calinan, Davao City.

According to DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon, in a report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, the flood control project situated in the Balite Section of the Talomo River is a vital countermeasure to minimize widespread flooding significantly affecting the living conditions of the residents in the area.

Revetment Wall Enhances Protection to Riverside Community in Davao City

Residents are now guaranteed heightened safety and protection following the completion of a flood mitigation structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a section of the Talomo River in Barangay Calinan, Davao City.

According to DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon, in a report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, the flood control project situated in the Balite Section of the Talomo River is a vital countermeasure to minimize widespread flooding significantly affecting the living conditions of the residents in the area.

DPWH Improves Road Surface of Daang Maharlika in Tumauini and Cabagan, Isabela

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of damaged paved roads along Daang Maharlika in the municipalities of Tumauini and Cabagan, Isabela.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II OIC-Director Mathias L. Malenab, said that the road improvement project aims to enhance safety and durability in key areas of the national highway, particularly in Lalauanan – Balug section in Tumauini, and Santa, Tumauini – Magassi section in Cabagan.

DPWH Improves Road Surface of Daang Maharlika in Tumauini and Cabagan, Isabela

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of damaged paved roads along Daang Maharlika in the municipalities of Tumauini and Cabagan, Isabela.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II OIC-Director Mathias L. Malenab, said that the road improvement project aims to enhance safety and durability in key areas of the national highway, particularly in Lalauanan – Balug section in Tumauini, and Santa, Tumauini – Magassi section in Cabagan.

DPWH Constructs Flood Control Structure along Bateria River in Tubigon, Bohol

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed a flood control structure in Tubigon, Bohol, to prevent flooding caused by the overflow of the Bateria River.

“The 368.8-meter flood control structure completed in the low-lying area of Sitio Ingod in Barangay Centro now safeguards adjacent areas, including agricultural lands,” said DPWH Region 7 Director Danilo J. Villa, Jr. in his update to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan.

DPWH Constructs Flood Control Structure along Bateria River in Tubigon, Bohol

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed a flood control structure in Tubigon, Bohol, to prevent flooding caused by the overflow of the Bateria River.

“The 368.8-meter flood control structure completed in the low-lying area of Sitio Ingod in Barangay Centro now safeguards adjacent areas, including agricultural lands,” said DPWH Region 7 Director Danilo J. Villa, Jr. in his update to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan.

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