Professional organizations dedicated to advancing the field of civil engineering in the Philippines and South Korea have engaged in international collaboration to promote knowledge sharing and technical perspectives in civil engineering. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary and Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PI...

The much-awaited inter-island bridge project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Northern Mindanao is on the verge of completion this year, with funding poised to play a pivotal role. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructure flagship projects, said that civil works for the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Br...

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and energy utility provider Meralco on Thursday signed an agreement to power the Metro Manila Subway --the country’s first underground railway. During the signing of the ‘Switching Station Agreement with Deeds of Usufruct,’ Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the partnership will guarantee “uninterrupted...

Expenditures of the national government for infrastructure and other capital outlays grew to P1.02 trillion from January to November 2023. This is an 18.5 percent or P159.8 billion increase to what was recorded in the same period in 2022 at P861.8 billion. “Government spending is vital to national growth. Thus, to help buttress robust economic growt...

The first phase of the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) is set to begin with pre-construction activities in Davao City, Tagum and Digos while the search for the project’s funding continues. During a town hall meeting on the railway sector in Davao City Tuesday, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said alternative funding sources ...

Senior representatives from several key government agencies in the Philippines including the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) participated on a familiarization visit in the United Kingdom per invitation of British Embassy Manila to the Department of Finance (DOF), to explore ways of financing and delivering new sustainable infrastructure pro...

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has encouraged the private sector to invest in the government’s several transportation projects under the public-private partnership (PPP). During his speech before the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makati City Thursday, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said such investments are “highly investible” ...

The Panguil Bay Bridge, Mindanao's longest bridge under construction, is now 88 percent complete. The Lanao del Norte province wants it opened sooner by fielding its own equipment. In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Imelda Dimaporo said the acquisition of added equipment, such as an amphibious excavator, can fast-track the dredging not only of the ...

The construction industry is a key contributor to the Philippine economy. The Philippine government’s flagship infrastructure project, which was renamed “Build Better More” by the current administration, was introduced to propel the country to achieve a more developed and connected life among Filipinos. One of the big projects is the Metro Manila Subway P...

A lawmaker on Monday proposed the construction of two light rail lines on C5 Road and Metro Manila Skyway to ease the traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Manila Rep. Joel Chua, vice chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, said he is willing to support through future national budgets the conduct of feasibility studies for these new lig...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is excited to announce significant progress for its Davao City Bypass Construction Project. According to DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, the Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) - Roads Management Cluster I (Bilateral) headed by Project Director Benjamin A. Bautista is aiming for faster ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially signed the contract agreement for the detailed engineering design (DED) of the highly anticipated Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan approved on December 20, 2023 the Contract for Consultant’s Services of Yooshin Engineering Corporation in a joi...

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) of the Republic of Korea and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) held an open discussion on the on-going and pipeline infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) under Official Development Assistance (ODA) financing by Korean Economic Development Co...

In an effort to foster collaboration and engagement within the construction community, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) successfully conducted a Contractors Outreach event on December 13, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City for a flagship project that will elevate the Philippines to a landmark status...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is delighted to announce the successful signing of the first tranche of loan with Asian Development (ADB) for the financing of Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project. In a ceremony on December 15, 2023 at the ADB Headquarters in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, the Government of the Philippin...

An assessment of progress and consultation with the relevant stakeholders was undertaken by the Steering Committee of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the implementation of Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM) to enhance infrastructure project delivery in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region...