THE Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) will implement ₱1.8 Billion worth of infrastructure projects for CY 2017, consisting mostly of off-carriageway improvements, flood control and drainage systems, barangay infrastructure and school buildings. This is based on the initial list furnished by the DPWH Central Office, Planning Service which consolidates the National Expenditure Program (NEP) of DPWH.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently concluded their second Full Time Delivery Unit (FDU) Meeting at DPWH Regional Office VI.

The P34.65 million flood control project of the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office 02 installed at Cupas River in Brgy. San Leonardo, Bambang, proved its efficacy as it averted any possible disaster-related problems that may arise when the water level has increased due to the weeklong rain.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced the opening of the first section of phase 2 of the NAIA Expressway project this September 22.

The new elevated expressway will connect Macapagal Avenue and Pagcor Entertainment City in Pasay City to NAIA Terminals 1 and 2 in Parañaque City.

“This project would effectively improve traffic flow in the area and will cut travel time by at least 60%,” Villar said.