Suspension of enforcement of the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW) for trucks and trailers with a total of 18 and 22 wheels has been extended by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTR).

In a joint advisory, the DPWH and DOTR moved its previous deadline to December 31, 2018, giving haulers and truckers another ample time to acquire additional transport equipment to conform with the latest GVW.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was given clearance by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to conduct road repair activities at Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and five (5) other roads in National Capital Region (NCR) between 11 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was given clearance by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to conduct road repair activities at Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and five (5) other roads in National Capital Region (NCR) between 11 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018.

Paranaque City – As part of its traffic management scheme for its ongoing roadway enhancements, the Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) opened 2 out of the 4 lanes of the Southbound flyover. Motorists immediately felt the convenience of passing through this facility.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported a year-on-year increase of 468,000 jobs generated in the construction sector based on a Labor Force Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority in April 2018.

DOLE Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said, “We are elated with the strong performance of the construction sector. In April 2018, total employment in the sector reached 4.012 million from 3.544 million during the same period in 2017. This is a 13.2-percent increase.”