The Department of Public Works and Highways, Iloilo First District Engineering Office, in convergence with the West Visayas State University-University Extension Program, is now using the Coconet Bio-engineering products in some of the infrastructure projects.
Currently, Coconet is being used by DPWH, in compliance with Department Order No 6, series of 2012, or the DPWH Standard Generic Specification for Coconet Bio-Engineering Solutions.
The ground-breaking ceremony of various infrastructure projects in the southern part of Iloilo province was conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways, Iloilo First District Engineering Office.
The groundbreaking was spearheaded by District Engineer Cecil C. Caligan, along with local chief executives of municipalities where certain project is to be implemented.
The Department of Public Works and Highways, Iloilo First District Engineering Office, under the leadership of District Engineer Cecil C. Caligan, is currently implementing the construction/rehabilitation of various roads leading to declared tourism destinations in the southern portion of Iloilo.
Said roads to be improved are: Tubungan-Igtuble-San Remigio Road, which leads to Tourism and Agri-Center in Tubungan, Iloilo; and Igbaras-Passi-Igcabugao-Igbolo Road, which leads to Igcabugao Cave in Miagao, Iloilo.
A 564 lineal meter portion of the Kapaluhan-Tibansak-Vinas-Tiniguiban-Villa San Isidro Road in Calauag, Quezon included in the DPWH Local Infrastructure Program was completed on December 2, 2014.
This P5 million worth project was implemented by Quezon IV District Engineering Office under contract with Philworks Construction and Supply.
OIC-District Engineer Rody A. Angulo said that at least ten (10) barangays will benefit from this road improvement project. The road will facilitate better trading and commerce to pave way for grant of local economy.
Congress on its Third and final reading recently approved three local bills sponsored by Congressman Oscar “Richard” Garin, Jr. converting local roads into a national road.
The three (3) local roads are Tubungan-San Remegio Road, Igbaras- San Remegio Road and Oton Alegre-Villa Beach Road.
The Department of Public Works and Highways supports the government tourism program with the construction and improvement of roads to attractive destinations in Southern Tagalog Region.
In his report to Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, DPWH Region IV-A Director Samson L. Hebra said that the upgrading of Taal Lake Circumferential Road in Agoncillo, Batangas and several other projects under the Convergence Program of the DPWH with the Department of Tourism (DOT) were completed.
Department of Public Works and Highways Region IV-A held its 1st Regional Staff Meeting in Cavite 2nd District Engineering Office in Tagaytay City on January 21, 2015 with Assistant Secretary Eugenio R. Pipo, Jr. as Guest of Honor.
The 6th bridge in Cagayan de Oro linking the busy streets of Max Suniel and JR Borja, Burgos was formally opened to vehicular traffic on February 6, 2015.
Inaugural ceremony for the JR Borja Bridge and Approaches started with the unveiling of the project marker followed by the ribbon cutting and ceremonial drive thru. The bridge was also blessed by Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma and Rev. Fr. Perseus P. Cabunoc.
The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective 10 PM of February 6, Friday to 5 AM of February 9, Monday on the following roads in Quezon City:
The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective 10 PM of February 6, Friday to 5 AM of February 9, Monday on the following roads in Quezon City:
