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DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

DPWH, DOTr vow to enhance collaboration on infrastructure projects

The Marcos administration is ramping up key infrastructure projects via enhanced collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

NEDA approves 23 new priority infrastructure projects

The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved the inclusion of 23 projects in the list of infrastructure flagship projects to be prioritized under the current administration, bringing the total cost to P9.14 trillion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

DPWH completes projects in Bataan, Nueva Ecija

DPWH completes projects in Bataan, Nueva Ecija.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

DPWH completes projects in Central Luzon provinces

DPWH completes projects in Central Luzon provinces.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

DPWH completes infra projects in Aurora, Ecija

DPWH completes infra projects in Aurora, Ecija.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Rama urges DPWH to replace busted subway lamps

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove and replace busted lamps in the South Road Properties subway tunnel. Rama asked the DPWH to attend to the lighting of the subway tunnel immediately as there are already complaints and concerns from motorists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

DPWH senior executive assumes role of PICE national president

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain is poised to steer the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Inc., the only professional organization of civil engineers in the Philippines, towards unprecedented growth and innovation with his his formal induction as 2024 PICE National President. Senator Mark A. Villar and DPWH […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Agencies pledge P6.3B projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 billion for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Agencies pledge P900M projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 million for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank

Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan

The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023

The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

DA forms working teams for infrastructure projects

The Department of Agriculture has formed three teams within the department to oversee the undertaking of infrastructure projects that would boost food production nationwide......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects

Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DBP lends P2 billion for Palawan infrastructure projects

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a P2-billion loan financing to the local government of Palawan for vital public infrastructure projects including the upgrade of road network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DENR, DPWH to expedite Mindanao resilient infrastructure programs

Mindanao-wide resilient infrastructure programs will be expedited amid recent disasters in the region, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Tower companies pool in for 4G, 5G infrastructure

Two independent tower companies – Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corp. – are set to form a joint venture company for 4G and 5G mobile network infrastructure in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Philippines urged to accelerate development of sustainable infrastructure

The Philippines needs to work double time in building sustainable infrastructure given its high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and weather disturbances, Singapore-based project facilitation office Infrastructure Asia said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024