On March 30, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally opened the Cavitex C-5 Link Segment 3B, a key infrastructure development expected to significantly improve mobility across southern Metro Manila and nearby Cavite provinces. The newly completed six-lane, 2-kilometer connector forms part of the broader 7.7-kilometer Cavitex C-5 Link corridor, de...

The Department of Budget and Management has released around PHP16.5 billion to the Department of Public Works and Highways to accelerate infrastructure spending and support economic growth, following a directive from Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. The funds, issued through a Notice of Cash Allocation to the DPWH Central Office, will be distributed to implementi...

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of PHP44.17 billion to accelerate the implementation of the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase I and the North-South Commuter Railway system. The funds were released to the Department of Transportation after the Department of Budget and Management, led by Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo, approved two Special ...

In a recent report by Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and technology (DOST-PNRI), radiation-processed plastic waste can now be used as construction materials. Plastic waste accumulation is a global problem and the Philippines is particularly identified as the top source of ocean plastic pollution in the world accordin...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track strategic infrastructure in conflict-affected areas, accelerating the implementation of the Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM) to strengthen connectivity and sustain peace in the Bangsamoro Autono...

​​​​​President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on January 8, 2026 led the inauguration of the PhP2.3-billion Camalaniugan Bridge, a project expected to boost economic activity in northern Cagayan. “I think this will serve as a model for many of the other bridge projects that we will be seeing around the country,” Marcos said during the ceremony. The 2.16-ki...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday personally inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Piggatan Bridge, underscoring the government’s commitment to restoring the critical transportation link along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Piggatan, Alcala. President Marcos was joined by Cagayan Governor Edgar Aglipay, Alcala Mayor Christina Ignac...

Walk past any construction site in the Philippines and you’ll likely see a familiar sight — piles of plywood stacked near a freshly poured foundation, warped and water-stained from repeated use. For decades, plywood has been the go-to material for local formwork, even as builders quietly acknowledge its flaws: it’s heavy, wasteful and short-lived, especia...

Japan’s support to the Philippines will accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects that will bring immediate benefits to the Filipino people, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to expand cooperation and partnerships with other countries to bol...

Megawide Construction Corp. has secured two new contracts with Megaworld Corporation to build residential towers in the latter’s township developments. The multibillion-peso contracts cover civil, structural, and architectural works, as well as MEPF (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection). These latest developments add to the numerous p...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the ₱37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) on October 10, 2025, in Cagayan de Oro City. The project aims to improve connectivity, safety, and access in rural and agricultural areas across Northern Mindanao, th...

The Philippine construction industry is entering a new era of digital transformation, fueled by the government’s “Build Better More” infrastructure program and a surge in private sector development. As project complexity grows, contractors are turning to intelligent, cloud-based systems to achieve greater control over cost, quality, and timelines.  The...

Leading construction company EEI Corporation (EEI) has been awarded the construction of Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 1 in Kawit, Cavite, and Megaworld Corporation’s Arcovia Hotel in Pasig City. This brings the Company’s total project wins in the third quarter of 2025 alone to PHP 19.1 billion, marking a solid turnaround from its recorded pe...

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold the spirit of the Local Government Code—promoting meaningful participation of local government units (LGUs) in infrastructure projects that directly impact their constituents—the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to strengthen its partnership with the LGUs of Tangu...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon as the new Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), following the resignation of Manuel Bonoan on September 1, 2025. Dizon, 51, is an economist and career technocrat who has held key roles in government over the past two decades. He is best known for his...

A major milestone in Philippine infrastructure was reached on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a ceremonial breakthrough for the southbound tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP), marking the successful connection of its north and south ends. The 2.3-kilometer tunnel, a centerpiece ...