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Bridge Repair

Repair works for the Typhoon “Yolanda” damaged the Panilahan Bridge is now on its way for completion. Leyte 4th District Engineer Lino Francisco Gonzalez inspects the repair works to make sure that activities is in accordance to plans and specifications. The bridge which is the only connection between Ormoc and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao.

DPWH to Effect Protection Works on Philippines' Highest Bridge

Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson directed DPWH Region 8 to protect the structural stability of Agas-Agas Bridge, the highest bridge in the Philippines situated along the Daang Maharlika in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

Singson said that in view of the observed occurrence of landslides and scouring at bridge piers 1 and 2 following recent experienced of heavy rains in the area, this could seriously damage the foundation of the superstructure if neglected.

DPWH to Effect Protection Works on Philippines' Highest Bridge

Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson directed DPWH Region 8 to protect the structural stability of Agas-Agas Bridge, the highest bridge in the Philippines situated along the Daang Maharlika in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

Singson said that in view of the observed occurrence of landslides and scouring at bridge piers 1 and 2 following recent experienced of heavy rains in the area, this could seriously damage the foundation of the superstructure if neglected.

DPWH Scholar Wins Best DAP Re-Entry Project

Ms. Adeluz L. Capacillo, an Accountant of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 2 Office bagged two major awards during the Public Management Development Program graduation rites held on October 3, 2014 at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City. In photo during the the awarding ceremony are (from right) DAP President Antonio D. Kalaw Jr., Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Ms. Adeluz Capacillo, DAP Senior Vice President Magdalena L. Mendoza and DPWH Director Melvin B. Navarro.

Road Travel Advisory

As of 9AM October 10, 2014, Andona Bridge along Iloilo-Antique Road in Barangay Siwaragan, San Joaquin, Iloilo is not passable to vehicular traffic because of damaged approaches due to heavy rains. A team from the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 6 was dispatched to the area to undertake immediate repair activities.

2014 "Dangal ng Bayan" Awardee

Roldan V. Colas, a Heavy Equipment Operator of the DPWH Mt. Province District Engineering Office and chosen 2014 “Dangal ng Bayan” Awardee of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) was handed a Certificate of Recognition by CSC Assistant Commissioner Ariel G. Ronquillo witnessed by CSC-CAR Director Marilyn E. Taldo and OIC-Assistant Regional Director Atty. Elenita P. Ugay during the celebration of the 114th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in the Cordillera Administrative Region with the theme: “Tapat na Serbisyo Alay ko, Dahil Lingkod Bayani Ako”.

DPWH Employee Named 2014 CSC "Dangal ng Bayan" Awardee

A Heavy Equipment Operator from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) joined the distinguish roster of public servants chosen as Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or “Dangal ng Bayan” awardees by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Roldan Velasco Colas, Heavy Equipment Operator I of the Mountain Province District Engineering Office, is one of the ten (10) 2014 Dangal ng Bayan Awardee.

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