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DPWH undergoes disaster mitigation, preparedness and response seminar

Two area personnel from the Maintenance Section of DPWH – Samar First District Engineering Office, Engr. Jeremias Lim and Engr. Ronalie Pelotos, attended the seminar on Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness and Response Program (DMPR) on January 17-18, 2019 at the Summit Hotel, Tacloban City.

The two-day program was attended by almost 100 area engineers and representatives from the different District Engineering offices within the region. Assistant Regional Director Eric Ayapana warmly welcomed all participants and speakers during his welcome remarks.

Contractors’ monthly coordination meeting held

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Samar First District Engineering Office conducted a monthly coordination meeting last January 9, 2019, 9:00 AM at DPWH Conference Room.

The meeting is spearheaded by District Engineer Alvin Ignacio together with the project engineers and contractors. The main agenda of the meeting revolved around the plans and Program of Works (POWs) of multi-stories school building (SB) projects, technical aspects of project implementation and the real status of the contract documents.

Calbayog – Catarman road now cleared

The Calbayog – Catarman road going through Brgy. Cagbayang, Oquendo District, Calbayog City suffered slope failure brought about by the continuous heavy rains of tropical storm Usman.

The slope failure happened around eight (8) in the morning of December 30, 2018 rendering the whole road unpassable to all types of vehicles. Fortunately, no one was harmed.

Maintenance Point Person (MPP) Mario Balane and his team arrived at 9 AM to begin the clearing operations. Warning signs are installed and traffic advisories are posted to redirect traffic to the Calbayog – Allen Road.

DPWH partners with DepEd to nurture future professionals

The Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office was awarded a certificate of recognition for its grateful appreciation of the organization’s contribution to Calbayog City National High School as Industry Partner thereby, instrumental in the achievement of goals and targets of the Department of Education. This award was given last December 21, 2018 held at Calbayog City National High School Multi-purpose court, Calbayog City.

DPWH holds groundbreaking for new school building in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

The construction of twenty (20) new classrooms by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at Hiniragan National High School in the municipality of Hinigaran will facilitate better learning experience for students in Negros Occidental.

DPWH and the Department of Education (DepEd) officials together with local government officials of the Province of Negros Occidental recently led the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4-storey school building implemented under the convergence program between DPWH and DepEd.

DPWH holds groundbreaking for new school building in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

The construction of twenty (20) new classrooms by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at Hiniragan National High School in the municipality of Hinigaran will facilitate better learning experience for students in Negros Occidental.

DPWH and the Department of Education (DepEd) officials together with local government officials of the Province of Negros Occidental recently led the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4-storey school building implemented under the convergence program between DPWH and DepEd.

Multi-million diversion road project in Lanao del Norte underway

Faster travel and scenic views of the forest will soon be experienced by motorists in Region 10 as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undertakes the construction of Sta. Felomina-Bonbonon-Digkilaan-Rogongon Road in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

According to DPWH-Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan, the 60.4-kilometer road project with budget requirement amounting to P394.76-million on a multi-year program will serve as a new diversion road in the province that will traverse agricultural lands within mountainous terrains of Iligan City.

Multi-million diversion road project in Lanao del Norte underway

Faster travel and scenic views of the forest will soon be experienced by motorists in Region 10 as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undertakes the construction of Sta. Felomina-Bonbonon-Digkilaan-Rogongon Road in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

According to DPWH-Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan, the 60.4-kilometer road project with budget requirement amounting to P394.76-million on a multi-year program will serve as a new diversion road in the province that will traverse agricultural lands within mountainous terrains of Iligan City.

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