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NBI files plunder complaint vs ex-DPWH chief Singson over right-of-way scam
The NBI says it is coordinating with AMLC to establish direct evidence that Singson et al pocketed the money
Singson refutes alleged right-of-way scam under Aquino admin
'There's no P8.7 billion paid in General Santos. I was not a corrupt secretary and definitely not a plunderer,' says former DPWH chief Rogelio Singson
Pacquiao probes P8.7-B GenSan scam, to invite Aquino in-law, Abad, Singson
The Senate public works committee will conduct a hearing on December 11 on the P8.7-billion alleged payment to fake land owners in General Santos, his home city
DOJ puts Singson, Abad on immigration lookout over P8.7-billion road scam
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also names a witness to the alleged scam – Roberto Catapang Jr
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Aguirre tags Singson, Abad in P8.7-B road scam
'The accusation is baseless and therefore not true. I and the DBM were never part of the negotiations for that transaction,' says former budget chief Florencio Abad
Meralco unit asks ERC to approve power supply agreements soon
Newly-appointed MGen chief Rogelio Singson says the agreements should be approved as soon as possible so the needed baseload power would not be delayed
Singson leaves Light Rail Manila, moves to Meralco
A source privy to the matter says Primitivo Cal is set to replace Singson as the president and chief executive officer of Light Rail Manila
LRT1 operator's promise: 25-minute ride from Cavite to Makati by 2021
Light Rail Transit Line 1 LRT1 operator Light Rail Manila Corporation LRMC targets to finish the Cavite Extension project by 2021
Mandaluyong's flooded streets: Who's to blame?
For years now the residents of Mandaluyong City have had to live with flooding near city hall a problem worsened by a long delayed flood control project Is relief in sight?
Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
DPWH launches river monitoring website
Gauge keepers who measure river flow no longer have to write down the data; they just need to text to relay information to a server
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Transition to new admin: DPWH chief warns vs influence peddlers
Outgoing public works chief Rogelio Singson says he has received reports of impostors claiming to be associated with Mark Villar who is set to head the agency
Comelec asks netizens to report campaign offenses
The poll body also partners with the MMDA and public works department which will remove signages that bear the names of government officials running in 2016
PH gov't to spend P6.5B to upgrade provincial roads in 2016
The Philippine government lays out plans to improve roads in 73 provinces
What will stimulate PH economy until 2050?
The Philippine economy can post an average growth of over 7 in the next 10 years – with quality workforce and an attractive investment climate
Public-private partnerships save gov't P300B – DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways also earmarks P21 13B for right of way delivery for all PPP projects
Aquino urges public cooperation in NCR flood management plan
President Benigno Aquino III makes the appeal shortly after Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson presented to him a comprehensive complete and clear flood management master plan for Metro Manila
Cebu's convergence road project to boost tourism
President Aquino tells DPWH that they have more infra projects to complete across the country before his term ends next year
Metro Pacific unit inks Cavite-Laguna Expressway concession deal
A 44 6 kilometer 4 lane toll road between the Cavite Expressway in Kawit Cavite and the South Luzon Expressway Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan Laguna is seen to be constructed by July 2020
Flood control projects unfinished for rainy season – DPWH
A Maynilad water pipe lies directly in the DPWH drainage system while 9 waterways are still obstructed by informal settlers
'Role model' DPWH to get P600B in 2016 – Aquino
On the agency s 117th anniversary President Aquino praises the DPWH after having transformed from being a haven of corruption to a good role model in governance
APEC 2015 preps: New LED street lamps along Roxas Blvd
As part of its beautification project for Roxas Boulevard the public works department will install new LED street lamps to replace the old multicolored lamps
Metro Pacific bags Cavite-Laguna project
The Cavite Laguna expressway is the 10th public private partnership project awarded by the Aquino administration Groundbreaking for the project is eyed in the first half of 2016
Gov't set to award Cavite-Laguna project
The Pangilinan led Metro Pacific submits the higher bid for the massive expressway project
Metro Pacific offers higher bid for Cavite-Laguna expressway
UPDATED San Miguel Corporation seems to have lost its second chance to bag the toll road deal after contender Metro Pacific Investments Corporation offered the higher premium payment
Final face-off looms in Cavite-Laguna Expressway project
Units of San Miguel and Metro Pacific passed the technical bids qualification for Cavite Laguna Expressway PPP deal
San Miguel, Metro Pacific battle again for Cavite-Laguna expressway
The Philippine government will know on Tuesday May 26 which of the bidders submitted the highest premium payment for the controversial PPP deal
Firms urge gov’t to maintain PPP momentum as 2016 looms
The private sector is gaining confidence in public private partnership projects as the government mulls joining a China led development bank to help narrow the infrastructure gap
In Sendai, Philippines shows lessons from Yolanda
The Philippines signs a framework for disaster risk reduction during a recently concluded United Nations conference in Sendai Japan
Palace: Leyte roads, airport ready for Pope's arrival
The government is preparing for the facilities in Leyte for the Pope s visit in January
The Aquino Cabinet: Winners and losers of 2014
Rappler compiles a list of President Benigno Aquino III s most efficient secretaries of 2014 and those who were not quite as successful
'No evidence' of ICC overprice on first day of Senate probe
UPDATED Former Iloilo provincial official Manuel Mejorada admits he has no evidence to prove that the Iloilo Convention Center is overpriced but believes the project presented opportunities for corruption’
Singson to importers: Move cargos on weekends
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson laments that many importers do not take advantage of the ports on weekends when traffic is lighter
Binay's 'dear friend' got P1.3B contracts in 4 years
[EXCLUSIVE] Vice President Jejomar Binay s close associate Gerry Limlingan has been allegedly monopolizing security and janitorial services in the city of Makati
Counterflow schemes to solve NLEX congestion
MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino says Task Force Pantalan will be spearheading the decongestion of vehicles in the area
DPWH wants 39% budget hike for 2015
Secretary Singson makes a case for DAP: DPWH is ready to award projects as early as January and would know how much savings it has for the rest of the year but can t use them yet
Gov't priority: evacuees' health, power and communications
Malacañang says its immediate priorities are the health and safety of evacuees and the restoration of power and communication lines in Typhoon Glenda affected areas
Green groups to DPWH: Good road design includes trees
The effects of a 2012 memo issued by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr giving the DPWH blanket approval to cut trees in 8 regions are being felt
DPWH to personnel: Preserve historic sites in projects
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson issues the reminder after heritage advocates complained about a road project in Quezon province that threatens some historic sites
Senate report: PH lacks rules for disaster shelters
You cannot fault someone for not following standards if those standards do not exist Senate public works committee chair Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr says
Erap lifts Manila truck ban for World Economic Forum
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada signs an EO lifting the city s truck ban for 8 days in preparation for the World Economic Forum on East Asia
DPWH launches P351-B Metro Manila flood management plan
The plan covers Metro Manila and surrounding places including Laguna
6 months later, no final Yolanda rehab plan yet
The lack of a Post Disaster Needs Assessment from the NDRRMC is delaying the creation of a final rehabilitation plan for Yolanda
DPWH: Almost 7% left to repair on EDSA
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson says they want to finish concrete reblocking before the summer ends
DPWH orders clearing of nat'l roads for Holy Week
Public Secretary Rogelio Singson wants national roads cleared of obstruction to ease traffic flow this Holy Week
Singson to traders: Maximize Manila's 5-hour window for trucks
The DPWH chief says the negotiated hours of 10 am to 3 pm for trucks to ply Manila are already sufficient
DPWH to contractors: 'Do your job right'
We have more than enough infrastructure projects you can chew but let s forget the hanky panky that s been happening in the past says Secretary Rogelio Singson
Kids die in Zambo evacuation camps; shelters needed
Of the 86 people who have died in evacuation camps in Zamboanga City more than 50 are children
