Rappler's latest stories on department of public works and highways
Farmers told: Court, not COA, can rule on P87-million claim vs DPWH
The Commission on Audit dismisses Nueva Ecija farmers' petition against the Department of Public Works and Highways due to lack of jurisdiction
DPWH completes PICC health facility in 7 days
The quarantine facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) has 294 patient cubicles
DPWH eyes converting 4 convention, sports centers into health facilities
The 4 public buildings being eyed as temporary health facilities could take on 2,905 patients, says Public Works Secretary Mark Villar
DPWH official shot, wounded in Davao del Sur
Police are investigating the attack on Davao del Sur district engineer, Nicomedes Parilla, Jr.
NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit open to motorists
The entire 2.6-kilometer NLEX Harbor Link C3-R10 Section is expected to open by March 2020
DPWH: Malabon exit of NLEX Harbor Link to open on February 21
The Malabon exit will provide an alternate route for motorists bound for the Port Area in Manila
DPWH says P384B in road projects to help ease EDSA traffic
At least 6 road infrastructure projects are set to be completed within 2020, with the end view of reducing traffic volume along EDSA
NEDA body approves P59.3-billion MRT4 project
The Metro Rail Transit 4 is expected to connect the eastern parts of Metro Manila to the municipalities of Cainta and Taytay in Rizal
Build, Build, Build? Evict, Evict, Evict!
Is the public aware of the thousands of urban poor families facing demolition, eviction, and relocation to make way for tons of cement and steel?
DPWH opens P245-million underpass in Lucena
The project cost was covered by the 2017 and 2018 General Appropriations Act
Cebuanos launch campaign to save centuries-old roadside trees from gov't project
Hundreds of trees in Naga City and Carcar City in Cebu are set to be cut within the month for a government project
‘Traffic will improve sooner than later’ – DPWH chief
San Miguel Corporation is appealing to commuters and motorists traversing the SLEX for more understanding
Pasig River bridge grants allow hiring of Chinese blue-collar workers – DPWH
The DPWH says this arrangement is allowed in the agreement that Manila signed with Beijing in May 2019
P63 billion right-of-way funds proposed in 2020 budget
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel calls on the DPWH and DOTr to be transparent on their multi-billion proposed allocations for right-of-way infrastructure projects
COA flags delayed, unimplemented DPWH projects worth P118.4B
The Commission on Audit says that of the 4,315 DPWH projects included in the audit, 3,784 projects worth P107.23 billion were not finished within the expected completion date
DPWH lines up P5 billion Bangsamoro projects for 2020
Some P5.22 billion in major national infrastructure projects are lined up for 2020 for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Defending its budget, DPWH says 18 contractors blacklisted
Despite the controversies hounding the DPWH budget, most of the questions of lawmakers during the budget hearing involved parochial concerns of their districts
DPWH claims 5-minute Cubao to Makati drive 'possible' by December
A 'combination' of road and transportation projects is expected to ease congestion in Metro Manila, making the short drive possible, says the government
C5 South Link flyover from Taguig to Merville opens July 23
The Cavitex C5 Link Flyover is a 2.2-kilometer portion of the C5 South Link project
Skyway Stage 3's Buendia-Paco segment partially opens
The exit is via the Plaza Dilao Ramp
Philippines, Japan sign $202-million loan deal for Mindanao roads
Among the roads to be reconstructed and improved are those damaged in war-torn Marawi City, where delays have plagued the rehabilitation
LOOK: P459-million Pigalo Bridge opens in Isabela
The Pigalo Bridge crosses the Cagayan River and serves as a 'vital link' between the municipalities of Angadanan and San Guillermo in Isabela
Water interruptions hit QC earlier than scheduled as pipeline gets damaged
Manila Water initially scheduled service interruptions from Friday to Saturday, May 24 to 25, but a DPWH contractor damaged a pipeline, causing the supply to be cut off starting Thursday, May 23
DPWH: Roads, bridges damaged by Luzon earthquake now open
Meanwhile, at least 3 school buildings are recommended for immediate structural evaluation
DPWH: Pampanga road, bridge closed to traffic over earthquake damage
The Department of Public Works and Highways says no damage was reported in national roads and bridges, and other infrastructure facilities in Mimaropa and Region 1
DPWH to order inspection of Chuzon grocery stores after Luzon earthquake
In Guagua, the municipal engineer temporarily suspends the operations of the Chuzon Supermarket branch there, following the collapse of the Porac branch
New Valenzuela pumping stations to ease floods, says DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways opens two pumping stations in the barangays of Wawang Pulo and Coloong in Valenzuela City
C5 South Link segment 87% done, to open mid-June 2019
The first phase of the C5 South Link project will stretch from C5 Road to Merville in Parañaque City
LOOK: Candidates' illegal campaign posters taken down
Government workers from the DPWH, MMDA, PNP, and Comelec take down the illegal campaign materials to prevent danger to lives and properties
Sandiganbayan sends former DPWH exec to Bilibid
The anti-graft court says it cannot grant the request of former DPWH Bicol regional director Eleno Colinares Jr to be confined in a hospital for cancer treatment
LOOK: Philippines gets first protected bike lane along national highway
Bikers along Laguna Lake Highway now enjoy a separate lane from motor vehicles, protected by a planting strip
DPWH starts construction of new NLEX interchange near Philippine arena
The first phase of the Ciudad de Victoria interchange is set to be completed by October, ahead of the opening of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Bicam agrees to remove funds for dredging projects in 2019 budget
Senator Franklin Drilon says dredging projects by private contractors 'are the biggest sources of corruption, and the preferred insertions in the budget by legislators'
Gov't to deploy modern tech, boat skimmers for Manila Bay rehab
The government is banking on volunteers and modern technology to clean Manila Bay
Baguio seeks geotechnical probe into Mines View Park cracks
'The conduct of a thorough study on the soil condition of Mines View Park is highly required at the soonest possible time,' a city council resolution reads
Unemployment to rise if P75B removed from DPWH budget – Diokno
'It will increase poverty. Those who cannot find jobs will get poor,' says Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno of the removal of P75-billion 'insertion in the public works budget
Senate seeks to restore DOH budget with DPWH, DILG 'insertions'
Senators agree to add some P24.4 billion to the health department's budget to fund programs for health facilities and health workers
Senate seeks to delete P75B in DPWH's 2019 budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways agrees with Senator Panfilo Lacson's proposal
Delayed 2019 budget stalls Batangas road project
Deputy Speaker Raneo Abu calls on Congress to immediately pass the proposed P3.757-trillion budget for 2019
Andaya tags Diokno in alleged flood scam 'conspiracy'
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno denies the 'imagined schemes' linked to him by House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr
House panel summons contractor, DPWH officials to Sorsogon infra projects probe
The owner of CT Leoncio Construction and several public works officials in Bicol Region are among those summoned to a House rules committee hearing on Thursday, January 3
Duterte warns of 'constitutional crisis' if Road Board not abolished
'I agree with the others and the senators that it is time to abolish it and return that function to the Department of Public Works and Highways,' President Rodrigo Duterte says
Mark Villar says P75 billion in DPWH budget not 'insertion'
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar says the department welcomes any information on alleged irregularities involving contractor CT Leoncio Construction and Trading
LOOK: Cavitex southbound flyover now open to motorists
The Department of Public Works and Highways says the new flyover would ease traffic as motorists can skip the stoplight at the corner of Pacific Avenue in Parañaque City
Andaya grills Diokno over P75-B ‘insertion’ in DPWH budget for 2019
DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno argues the P75 billion is aboveboard, as its addition to the DPWH funds in 2019 is part of the legal budgeting process
LOOK: Laguna Lake Highway in Taguig now open
The highway, which cost P1.28 billion to build, also features a 3-meter-wide bicycle lane
Retrieval operations in DPWH building in Mountain Province terminated
After three days of fruitless dig-and-search operations, the retrieval team decides to terminate its work
2 more bodies retrieved from DPWH building identified
Rains the past two days hamper retrieval operations in buried DPWH building in Mountain Province
At least 12 bodies recovered from buried DPWH building
More bodies are recovered at the landslide site in Natonin, Mountain Province, on Friday, November 2, bringing the total to 12
3 more bodies recovered from DPWH Bldg in Mountain Province
Twenty remain unaccounted for, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
