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DPWH fast tracks 6 Major Flood Control Projects along S. Leyte's largest river

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently kicked off a P240-million flood control system which is seen to alleviate the problem of overflowing and erosions along Subang Daku River in Southern Leyte.

DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar Tabacon said that the project development along the largest watercourse in the province which cuts through the town of Sogod includes six (6) flood control structures costing above P40 million each in the river sections of Hibod-Hibod, Kanangkaan, San Juan, San Vicente, Suba, and Zone 3.

DPWH to complete widening of 2 Leyte Bridges in Q4

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon be completing the widening of two (2) major bridges along the busy Palo-Carigara-Ormoc Road in the province of Leyte.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar B. Tabacon said that the improvement of Pinamitinan Bridge in Capoocan town and Jugaban Bridge in Carigara town will enhance the transport of goods and services that will have significant impact to the economic activities in these areas.

DPWH to complete widening of 2 Leyte Bridges in Q4

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon be completing the widening of two (2) major bridges along the busy Palo-Carigara-Ormoc Road in the province of Leyte.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar B. Tabacon said that the improvement of Pinamitinan Bridge in Capoocan town and Jugaban Bridge in Carigara town will enhance the transport of goods and services that will have significant impact to the economic activities in these areas.

DPWH fast tracks 6 Major Flood Control Projects along S. Leyte's largest river

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently kicked off a P240-million flood control system which is seen to alleviate the problem of overflowing and erosions along Subang Daku River in Southern Leyte.

DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar Tabacon said that the project development along the largest watercourse in the province which cuts through the town of Sogod includes six (6) flood control structures costing above P40 million each in the river sections of Hibod-Hibod, Kanangkaan, San Juan, San Vicente, Suba, and Zone 3.

DPWH repairs 11 roads in QC, Pasig, Caloocan

Eleven road sections in Metro Manila will undergo replacement of damaged concrete pavement to improve surface quality and increase the efficiency of road transportation.

Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (NCR) Director Melvin B. Navarro said that motorists are advised to avoid some areas in Quezon City, Pasig City, and Caloocan City and use alternate routes because of scheduled reblocking and repairs starting 11 in the evening of Friday, September 1, 2017.

DPWH Employs Dependents of Marawi Heroes

The Department of Public Works and Highways has employed qualified dependents of soldiers and policemen who were either killed or wounded in action in the Marawi siege operation against the extremist Maute group.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, who also serves as the Vice Chair of Task Force Bangon Marawi, said 18 qualified dependents of casualties now work in the Department’s offices nearest to their place of living. The dependents were hired mostly as Administrative Aides and Laborers in DPWH Regional and District Engineering Offices.

Flood Control for Gattaran, Cagayan completed

A newly completed flood control structure of the Department of Public Works and Highways is now providing protection against flooding to thousands of residents of Gattaran, Cagayan Province.

In a report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH-Region 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos said that an amount of P73 million was allocated to complete the Gattaran Flood Control project that covers construction of 171 meters of rubble concrete revetment with a diameter of 0.60 meter and length of 8.80 bored piles and steel sheet piles supported by hexapods.

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