The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the retrofitting of Don Mariano Marcos Bridge along Abra-Kalinga Road, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure resilience in the Municipality of Dolores, Abra.

The project covers the repair and upgrading of the bridge that connects Barangays Bumagcat, Tayum, and Mudiit.

The old bridge requires retrofitting to meet current seismic load requirements of the structure, and conform to the latest standard design guidelines, criteria, and specifications of the Department.

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) marked a historic moment with the holding of 2nd International Engineering Expo from October 29-31, 2024 during its 50th National Convention and Technical Conference at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City bringing together cutting-edge engineering technology and innovative solutions from around the world.

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) marked a significant milestone in the organization’s history with its 50th National Convention and Technical Conference held alongside the 2nd International Engineering Expo and Technical Conference from October 29 to 31, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Ten (10) national road sections are closed to traffic: one (1) in CAR, two (2) in Region II, two (2) in Region III, one (1) in Region IV-A, three (3) in Region V, and one (1) in Region VII due to flooding, mudslide, rockfall, landslide, soil collapse, collapsed road and road slip.

Two (2) national bridges are unpassable: one (1) in Region IV-A, and one (1) in Region V due to collapsed bridges.

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has recognized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its unwavering dedication to delivering quality public service.

In recognition of DPWH’s commitment to the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, ARTA awarded the DPWH Central Office with a Silver Award for the “Very Satisfactory” rating in the 2023 ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0.

Twelve (12) national road sections are closed to traffic: one (1) in Region II, two (2) in Region III, three (3) in Region IV-A, five (5) in Region V, and one (1) in Region VII due to flooding, collapsed road, flooding, silted pavement, landslide, fallen tree, damaged slope protection, washed-out guardrails and signages, soil erosion, soil/rock collapse and road slip.

Three (3) national bridges are unpassable: one (1) in Region II, one (1) in Region IV-A, and one (1) in Region V due to scoured bridge approach, washed-out bridge and collapsed bridge.