Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson ordered Regional and District Offices nationwide to direct contractors with on-going road works to clear the national highways of barriers including idle equipment in anticipation for influx of travellers this Holy Week.

Singson earlier directed the activation on April 13 to 19, 2014 of the Department’s “Lakbay Alalay” Motorists Assistance Program in the observance of the 2014 Lenten Season.

(Source: DPWH Region 4-A - Batangas 1st DEO)

Effective today, April 7, 2014, K072±500 [K071±500] along R. Diokno Highway (formerly Tagaytay Junction-Lemery Road) in Barangay Tamayo, Calaca, Batangas City is passable to light vehicles only. Cargo trucks, heavy equipment and other vehicles exceeding 10 tons are advised to take Tagaytay-Nasugbu and Palico-Batangas Roads as alternate/detour routes.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will continue with its re-blocking and repair of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) this coming weekend.

DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) has secured clearance from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to undertake rehabilitation works on six (6) road sections along EDSA, from 10 PM of April 4 (Friday) until 5 AM of April 7, 2014 (Monday).

Sections of EDSA which will undergo repair are as follows:

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will continue with its re-blocking and repair of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) this coming weekend.

DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) has secured clearance from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to undertake rehabilitation works on six (6) road sections along EDSA, from 10 PM of April 4 (Friday) until 5 AM of April 7, 2014 (Monday).

Sections of EDSA which will undergo repair are as follows:

NCR Metro Manila Road Repair Advisory for March 28-31, 2014:

1. Along Kamuning Road between T. Gener and Judge Jimenez 1st Lane) Quezon City (Under supervision of Quezon City II District Office
2. Along EDSA between Shaw Blvd. and Julia Vargas (Northbound, outer lane) Mandaluyong City (Under supervision of Metro Manila I DEO)
3. Along EDSA between Ayala Avenue and Guadalupe Bridge (Northbound, 1st lane) Makati City (Under supervision of Metro Manila II DEO)

Road Repair Advisory for NCR Metro Manila
March 28-31, 2014

1. Along Kamuning Road between T. Gener and Judge Jimenez 1st Lane) Quezon City (Under supervision of Quezon City II District Office
2. Along EDSA between Shaw Blvd. and Julia Vargas (Northbound, outer lane) Mandaluyong City (Under supervision of Metro Manila I DEO)
3. Along EDSA between Ayala Avenue and Guadalupe Bridge (Northbound, 1st lane) Makati City (Under supervision of Metro Manila II DEO)

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson discusses infrastructure investment opportunities in the Philippines with the visiting official delegation of Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel García-Margallo and which may be of interest to representatives from major Spanish businesses.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson swore in a new batch of appointees to key posts in the Department. The appointees who took their oath of office are Region 2 Director Melvin B. Navarro, Region 1 Director Melanio C. Briosos, and Bureau of Equipment Assistant Director Toribio Noel L. Ilao.

Committed to support government’s Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (Women’s EDGE) Plan for 2013-2016 under Philippine Development Plan (PDP 2011-2016), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is opening its door for women who are interested in pursuing non-traditional female professions, particularly in the heavy equipment operation.

Despite being labeled as an agency being dominated by males, the DPWH continues its advocacy towards gender equality, by providing even opportunities for men and women, through training and employment.

For so long, road maintenance was seen as “men's work” but women equipped with training are proving that they can also do the job and play an integral part in taking care of our highways.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), supporter and advocate of women empowerment, promotes gender sensitivity and social responsibility by providing non-traditional jobs for women.