DPWH Issues Guidelines for River Dredging Operations
Considering the importance of our waterways, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Rogelio L. Singson issued Department Order No. 139, Series of 2014 to set guidelines on all river dredging activities for flood-control projects and quarrying purposes.
“We have to implement our flood-control projects in a way that we can achieve positive impact and prevent damage to the environment,” said Singson.