He had already remitted ₱130 million out of the ₱150 million that he pledged to return to the government to qualify for the witness protection program (WPP) in relation to the flood control scandal, he told the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Eight dam structures have been proposed for major river systems in Cebu following severe flooding caused by Typhoon Tino in November 2025. The proposal, discussed by the Department of Public Works and Highways…
BAGUIO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon wants all rehabilitation works on Kennon Road completed before the Holy Week, when an influx of visitors is expected at the country’s summer capital.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has formally requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fund and construct a pedestrian skywalk along the highway fronting the University of San Carlos (USC) –…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Legal Office has asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 7 to identify personnel responsible for the alleged illegal uprooting of trees along the Mahiga River. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started implementing a merit and performance-based reassignment of officials in its field offices nationwide “in the interest of promoting transparency, accountability and innovation.” The move…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Is asphalt needed for roads with no visible cracks and bumps? Some residents recently questioned the need to asphalt a seemingly undamaged section of V. Rama Avenue in Cebu City, expressing concerns about…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is aiming to begin construction of the proposed fourth bridge linking Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City within the year. This followed the formal presentation of…
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday once again encouraged young professionals and fresh graduates to be part of the agency’s transformation and reform. “There is hope. But there’s no hope if…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The court postponed the pre-trial of the charges against Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya and nine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Discaya and…
MANILA – Three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Pampanga’s Second District were relieved from their posts for allegedly demanding commissions from projects. In an interview Friday during the inspection of the Candating…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, inspected flood control projects in Cebu and ordered stricter enforcement of no-build zones and river rehabilitation measures, as the government steps up efforts…
