To ensure the safety and inclusivity of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all places, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in partnership with other implementing agencies will conduct anew access audit on both private and public establishments.

In a meeting held at the DPWH Head Office, DPWH and National Council of Disability Affairs (NCDA) discussed the monitoring of adherence to Batas Pambansa 344 (BP344), also known as the Accessibility Law, which concerns the mobility of PWDs.

An alternative route that can reduce as much as three (3) hours travel time between Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon is being fast tracked for completion in 2018 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Region 5 Director Danilo E. Versola said the Bacon-Manito Road which will be a 15.3-kilometer, 2-lane road with five (5) bridges traversing mountainous terrain along the east coast of Albay and Sorsogon is being implemented by the regional office with only three (3) ongoing contracts to be completed.

An alternative route that can reduce as much as three (3) hours travel time between Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon is being fast tracked for completion in 2018 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Region 5 Director Danilo E. Versola said the Bacon-Manito Road which will be a 15.3-kilometer, 2-lane road with five (5) bridges traversing mountainous terrain along the east coast of Albay and Sorsogon is being implemented by the regional office with only three (3) ongoing contracts to be completed.

Technical personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Western Visayas Region including representatives from its 15 District Engineering Offices participated in a seminar on Flood Control Mitigation highlighted by discussion on application of new engineering concepts.

Technical personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Western Visayas Region including representatives from its 15 District Engineering Offices participated in a seminar on Flood Control Mitigation highlighted by discussion on application of new engineering concepts.

Department of Public Works and Highways Region (DPWH) 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos met with District Engineers and Division Chiefs for the first Regional Staff Conference for 2018 held in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

Director Briosos discussed the latest policy directions from Secretary Mark A. Villar, echoed the instruction of the Management Committee to expedite implementation of 2018 infrastructure projects, and tackled pressing topics and instructions on project operations in the region.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Nueva Vizcaya Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NVSDEO) is currently working on the rehabilitation of Bitnong Bridge Nos. 1 and 2 in the province of Dupax del Norte.

According to District Engineer Ronald P. Reyes, the repair of the two bridges involves the provision of carbon fiber reinforcement, epoxy injection as well as protection structures for the foundations.

“This project aims to prolong the life of the bridge and also to enhance structural performance and durability,” DE Reyes said.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed a total of 29 Rain Water Collector Systems (RWCS) in various schools in the province of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya.

District Engineer Marifel T. Andes of DPWH Quirino District Engineering Office shared that they have completed a total of 17 RWCS amounting to ₱3,400,000.00 that can benefit elementary and secondary schools in the municipalities of Diffun, Cabarroguis, Saguday, and Aglipay.

Personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undergo special training on Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in an effort to strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program.

DPWH Region 1 OIC-Director Ronnel M. Tan said that a total of 30 maintenance engineers and employees from the regional and district engineering offices in Ilocos Region attended the training course by the Office of the Civil Defense held in Bauang, La Union that aims to teach the know-how of assessing post-disaster impacts.