DPWH: Banilad flyover safe to use despite cracks

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/07/2016

Motorists passing the Banilad flyover were assured yesterday that the flyover was still safe to use despite the presence of cracks on the structure. The Cebu City District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and…

Engineering intervention for Manipis road pushed

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/03/2016

THE Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB-7) has recommended an engineering intervention for the landslide-prone area in Barangay Manipis, Talisay City. Ma. Elena Lupo, supervising geologist for MGB-7, said that this intervention may lessen the occurrence of landslides…

DPWH-7 reviews flood control measures

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/03/2016

THE massive flooding of several areas across Metro Cebu over the weekend has prompted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 to include Saturday’s inundation in a review of a 1995 feasibility study on drainage…

Bridge board wants DPWH to defer projects

Nestle Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/04/2016

The Mactan-Cebu Bridge Management Board (MCBMB) sought the postponement of road projects around the first Mandaue-Mactan Bridge until crew finish repairs on the structure by August this year. Engr. Pericles Dakay, MCBMB vice chairman, said the regional…

DPWH official faces trial on overpriced lampposts

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/06/2015

Another official of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH 7) will face trial over the alleged anomalous purchase and installation of 300 overpriced decorative lampposts in Mandaue City when Cebu hosted the…

Remove obstructing poles, DPWH asked

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/28/2015

THE Cebu Provincial Board is requesting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 to relocate or remove  electric poles and trees that obstruct  major roads in the province. A resolution, authored by PB Members Miguel…

DPWH SEEKS CITY’S HELP ON SIDEWALK CLEARING

Joana Belsonda, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/03/2015

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-7) has sought the help of the Cebu City government in clearing illegal structures along the sidewalk of the streets that are covered in its widening projects. City Administrator Dr.…

Dredging in Estero de Parian to start soon

Joana Belsonda, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/24/2015

DREDGING works for the portion of Estero de Parian in Colon St. are set to start next week. Cebu City Legal Officer Jerone Castillo, who heads City Hall’s Colon Revitalization Program, said they have already identified the area…

Dry run for Capitol re-route scheme tomorrow

Peter L. Romanillos 08/28/2014

Vehicle traffic will be rerouted through the inner roads of the Cebu provincial capitol compound starting tomorrow from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The one-month rerouting scheme will be implemented to allow the Department of Public Works…

Dying trees? DENR, citizens agree on pathologist, pruning

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/20/2014

Are the three “condemned” Acacia trees in Naga city really decayed and dying? Government foresters and a citizens group yesterday agreed to look for a tree pathologist to resolve this after the Department of Environment and Natural…

Defending trees almost cost DPWH-7 employee his job

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/13/2014

Were they fired or about to get axed? Protecting trees got two employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways in hot water. Fr. Robert Reyes had to intercede for two job order workers of the…

Eco-activist priest tries to stop further cutting of old trees as Gov’t chainsaws take down 2 of 7 Acacias in Naga

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/06/2014

After six hours, amid the roar of chainsaws, two towering Acacia trees were taken down in Naga City yesterday. Five more are scheduled for cutting tomorrow. As government crews wrapped up for the day past 3 p.m.,…

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