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Davao City Bypass Project Gains Momentum Across All Contract Packages

In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Bagong Pilipinas” vision of a well-connected, resilient, and inclusive Philippines, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to fast-track the implementation of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) — a flagship infrastructure that aims to improve connectivity, especially in key areas of Davao Region in Mindanao.

DPWH Reports Accelerated Progress on Samal Island–Davao City Connector Bridge

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported rapid progress on the construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge, with the project now achieving a 38% accomplishment rate — well ahead of its original schedule.

Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructure flagship projects, reported to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan that the SIDC project has surpassed its target accomplishment rate of 16%, reflecting a positive slippage of 22%.

Major Road Upgrades in Ormoc City, Leyte Progressing Rapidly

Significant improvement in road safety and quality are underway in Ormoc City, Leyte as the ongoing road rehabilitation project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a landslide-prone section of Curva-Domonar Road pushes forward.

The ₱94.7-million project aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of a Bagong Pilipinas where roads are not only built to connect but also to protect through enhanced safety design.

Major Road Upgrades in Ormoc City, Leyte Progressing Rapidly

Significant improvement in road safety and quality are underway in Ormoc City, Leyte as the ongoing road rehabilitation project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a landslide-prone section of Curva-Domonar Road pushes forward.

The ₱94.7-million project aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of a Bagong Pilipinas where roads are not only built to connect but also to protect through enhanced safety design.

DPWH Celebrates 127th Anniversary with Renewed Pledge to Nation-Building

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) marked its 127th founding anniversary on Monday, June 23, 2025 with a renewed commitment to nation-building, anchored on excellence, unity, and service under the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s “Build Better More” infrastructure initiative.

In his message during the celebration, DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan emphasized that the occasion was not merely a commemoration of the agency’s 127 years of existence, but a celebration of its progress, purpose, and the people behind its achievements.

New River Wall Strengthens Flood Protection in Ilocos Norte Towns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a vital flood control project along the Padsan River in the towns of Sarrat and Piddig, Ilocos Norte — just in time for the upcoming rainy season.

In support of the “Build Better More” infrastructure program and in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a whole-of-government approach to mitigate the effects of climate change, the project was undertaken by DPWH Ilocos Norte 1st District Engineering Office.

New River Wall Strengthens Flood Protection in Ilocos Norte Towns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a vital flood control project along the Padsan River in the towns of Sarrat and Piddig, Ilocos Norte — just in time for the upcoming rainy season.

In support of the “Build Better More” infrastructure program and in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a whole-of-government approach to mitigate the effects of climate change, the project was undertaken by DPWH Ilocos Norte 1st District Engineering Office.

DPWH Conducts Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting Program

As part of its month-long 127th Anniversary Celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said that the tree-planting initiative of the DPWH Social Affairs Committee headed by Undersecretary Marichu A. Palafox marks another fruitful year for the agency, reaffirming the Department’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable nation building.

DPWH Leads Digital Transformation in Infrastructure Inspections

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is spearheading a digital breakthrough in infrastructure inspections through the Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application.

Recognized as one of the notable capstone projects developed under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the OMGS app is a pioneering initiative of Engr. Glenn S. Degal, Chief of the Project Operation and Maintenance Management Division under the Public-Private Partnership Service (PPPS).

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