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MYPS and PCMA Roadshow in R7

The Department of Public Works and Highways showcased the Multi-Year Programming and Scheduling (MYPS) and the Project and Contract Management Applications in Region 7 last May 20-21, 2016.

The two-day roadshow was conducted to promote advocacy and awareness in the use of these two applications and encourage direct involvement and participation of all concerned.

DPWH Constructs Access Road to Palawan's Famous Estrella Falls

Faster and safer travel to Palawan’s Estrella Falls is currently being experienced by visitors and locals, with the recent completion of a road improvement project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The once muddy and bumpy 2.2 kilometer portion of road leading to one of the cleanest falls in the country – the Estrella Falls in Narra, Palawan, has now been concreted.

DPWH to Hire 1,396 Young Civil Engineers

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will employ 1,396 civil engineers to augment its workforce in the Regional and District Offices nationwide.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has authorized the DPWH to hire additional civil engineers to augment technical capabilities to implement much bigger infra budget.

DPWH-NCR June 26-29 Road Repair Schedule

The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective 10 PM of June 26, Friday to 5 AM of June 29, Monday on the following roads in the cities of Quezon and Pasig:
 
Quezon City

1. Along Payatas Road from Farmers St. to Visayas St. (2nd lane, North bound); and

2. Along EDSA from Aurora Blvd. to K-10 St. (2nd lane from sidewalk, North bound).

 
Pasig City

1. Along C-5 Road from Petron Gasoline Station to Lanuza St. (1st outermost lane, North bound).

DPWH-NCR June 26-29 Road Repair Schedule

The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective 10 PM of June 26, Friday to 5 AM of June 29, Monday on the following roads in the cities of Quezon and Pasig:

Quezon City

  1. Along Payatas Road from Farmers St. to Visayas St. (2nd lane, North bound); and
  2. Along EDSA from Aurora Blvd. to K-10 St. (2nd lane from sidewalk, North bound).

 
Pasig City

PNoy Unveils Project Markers; Inspects Major Projects in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province

President Benigno S. Aquino, III led the unveiling of markers of the two major national highways in the City of Iloilo – the Pres. Corazon C. Aquino Avenue and the Sen. Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenue, last June 11, 2015.

Along with Pres. Aquino were Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and DILG Secretary Manuel A. Roxas, II.

DPWH Celebrates 117th Founding Anniversary

The Department of Public Works and Highways commemorates its 117th Founding Anniversary with the theme: “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para sa Diyos at Bayan” on June 23, 2015. Part of the celebration is the nationwide tree planting activity, conducted last June 20, 2015. In Region VI, the Regional Office, together with Iloilo First, Iloilo Second, Iloilo Fourth and Iloilo City District Engineering Offices conducted the tree planting at the Maasin Watershed in Maasin, Iloilo.

DPWH Region II Celebrates Agency's 117th Anniversary With Tree Planting, Zumba

To celebrate the DPWH’s 117th Founding Anniversary in a productive way that also promotes health and environment advocacy among the workforce, DPWH Region II held a tree planting activity and zumba fitness workout on June 20, 2015 at the Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

At least 250 regional office employees trooped the Regional Government Center tree lane near the DPWH compound to plant around 215 seedlings.

This is in coordination with the DENR in Cagayan Valley, which provided the seedlings for the activity.

DPWH Celebrates 117th Founding Anniversary

The Department of Public Works and Highways commemorates its 117th Founding Anniversary with the theme: “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para sa Diyos at Bayan” on June 23, 2015.

Part of the celebration is the nationwide tree planting activity, conducted last June 20, 2015.

In Region VI, the Regional Office, together with Iloilo First, Iloilo Second, Iloilo Fourth and Iloilo City District Engineering Offices conducted the tree planting at the Maasin Watershed in Maasin, Iloilo.

President Aquino at DPWH 117th Anniversary

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) commemorates its 117th Founding Anniversary with the theme “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para sa Diyos at Bayan”.

This year’s anniversary program on June 22, 2015 at DPWH Head Office in Port Area, Manila was attended by President Benigno S. Aquino III, the third time the Chief Executive was the event’s guest of honor over the past five (5) years of his administration.

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