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Flood control project in Marikina substantially completed

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is on the final stages of construction of flood control structures along Nangka River at Barangay Fortune, Marikina City to ensure the safety of nearby residents and their properties.

Since the stretch of Nangka River traverses a number of communities living in San Mateo, Rizal and Marikina, DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar assured the public that the department is implementing more flood mitigation projects along the river to ensure the protection of residents affected during strong typhoons.

Flood control project in Marikina substantially completed

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is on the final stages of construction of flood control structures along Nangka River at Barangay Fortune, Marikina City to ensure the safety of nearby residents and their properties.

Since the stretch of Nangka River traverses a number of communities living in San Mateo, Rizal and Marikina, DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar assured the public that the department is implementing more flood mitigation projects along the river to ensure the protection of residents affected during strong typhoons.

Villar Inaugurates Main Route to SEA Games Opening Venue

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Days before the grand kick-off of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the Philippine Arena, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 the Ciudad de Victoria Interchange Overpass Bridge and Bypass Road in Bocaue, Bulacan, which will be used by the delegates as the main route going to the 55,000-seater indoor stadium.

Villar Inaugurates Main Route to SEA Games Opening Venue

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Days before the grand kick-off of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the Philippine Arena, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 the Ciudad de Victoria Interchange Overpass Bridge and Bypass Road in Bocaue, Bulacan, which will be used by the delegates as the main route going to the 55,000-seater indoor stadium.

DPWH launches 18-day campaign to End-VAW

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Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral led the officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the launching of the annual 18-day campaign to End-Violence Against Women which runs from November 25 to December 12, 2019, in support to the goal of the government to protect the rights of women and girls by upholding its commitment to address all forms of gender-based violence.

Villar opens APEC road and bridge at connecting Los Baños and Bae

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Students and residents in Laguna can now traverse an alternative access going to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Campus with the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) opening of a newly concrete paved highway connecting Pili Drive, Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) Road to Gov. F.T. San Luis Road.

“Spanning about 3.8 kilometers, the APEC Road, which started construction during the administration of President Ramos is finally complete and provides a direct access to and from Los Banos and Bae,” Villar noted.

Villar opens APEC road and bridge connecting Los Baños and Bae

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Students and residents in Laguna can now traverse an alternative access going to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Campus with the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) opening of a newly concrete paved highway connecting Pili Drive, Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) Road to Gov. F.T. San Luis Road.

“Spanning about 3.8 kilometers, the APEC Road, which started construction during the administration of President Ramos is finally complete and provides a direct access to and from Los Banos and Bae,” Villar noted.

Villar inspects infra facilities in Bulacan military camp

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In support of the country’s military force, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 the construction of several ongoing and completed infrastructure facilities in Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan.

As the home of First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSSR), Secretary Villar said that the provision and modernization of facilities contribute greatly to training and operations of scout rangers.

Villar inspects infra facilities in Bulacan military camp

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In support of the country’s military force, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 the construction of several ongoing and completed infrastructure facilities in Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan.

As the home of First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSSR), Secretary Villar said that the provision and modernization of facilities contribute greatly to training and operations of scout rangers.

DPWH Top Performers

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Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Regional Office 1 remains the top performer for the month of October 2019 among 16 DPWH Regional Offices nationwide in the area of Absorptive Capacity by allocating funds for programs, activities, and projects that are implementation ready and accelerating project execution. Secretary Mark A. Villar recognized the stellar performance of DPWH Region 1 in the Ilocos Region with a plaque of recognition handed to Regional Director Ronnel M. Tan and witnessed by the in-charge for Regional Operations in Luzon Senior Undersecretary Rafael C.

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