Category: Infrastructure
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New cargo railway is Luzon Corridor flagship project
MANILA – The Luzon Economic Corridor steering committee has identified the cargo railway connecting Subic, Zambales and Batangas province as the flagship project of the new corridor, Special Adviser to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go said Monday. During the Philippine Economic Briefing at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay…
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DPWH moves to untangle ‘carmaggedon’ in Central Luzon
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier this month vowed to develop nearby provinces and cities as part of the long-term solution to the traffic problem in Metro Manila. He had also instructed the Cabinet to submit their recommendations for a comprehensive and realistic approach in solving traffic congestion not just in Metro Manila but in…
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216 pamilyang nasa tabing ilog sa Balanga inilipat na sa 1Bataan Village
LUNGSOD NG BALANGA– Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang ceremonial turnover ng 216 na pabahay sa mga Bataeñong inilikas mula sa kahabaan ng ilog ng Talisay sa lungsod ng Balanga. Sila ngayon ay residente na ng 1Bataan Village sa Barangay Tenejero, lungsod ng Balanga na bahagi ng malawakang Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino…
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CLLEx to resume construction in 2nd Qtr. 2024
ZAMBALES — The long-delayed construction of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx), which will interconnect strategic areas in Central Luzon, is expected to resume in the second quarter of this year following the resolution of problems besetting the government road project. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who chairs both the Regional Development Council’s Sectoral Committee…
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Pangasinan Link Expressway breaks ground
PANGASINAN – Investment and job opportunities in the province are seen to get a boost as the construction of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) begins after the groundbreaking ceremony here Thursday. “It will serve as a backbone of the province in terms of ease of travel and accessibility. If we are able to construct it,…
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TRB: 3rd Candaba Viaduct project on track for completion by November 2024
MALOLOS CITY — The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) reaffirmed its commitment to the public that the 3rd Candaba Viaduct will be completed by November 2024. Spanning five kilometers, the infrastructure is situated between two existing bridges connecting the towns of Pulilan in Bulacan and Apalit in Pampanga. TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo cited the report…
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By-pass road under construction
Bicyclists pass through the Naugsol portion of the proposed Zambales-Olongapo-Bataan by-pass road during a mountain bike race on Sunday, February 18 in Subic, Zambales. The said by-pass road is specifically designed for large trucks to avoid passing the old narrow zigzag area in the national highway and also to reduce traffic congestion in built-up areas…
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DPWH paves rural roads in Samal, Hermosa
BATAAN– Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) paved two rural roads located in the municipalities of Samal and Hermosa in Bataan. The concreted 453.20 linear meter section of a local road at sitio Guiso in barangay Palili, Samal was undertaken to enhance the travel experience of residents when visiting institutions like markets and government…
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DPWH completes solar-powered water system in Pilar
BATAAN — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a solar-powered water system project in Pilar, Bataan. The P9.5-million facility, located in barangay Panilao, was funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act. Bataan 2nd District Engineer Ulysses Llado said the project underscores DPWH’s commitment to an environmentally responsible future, enhancing water supply accessibility to…
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DPWH concretes road leading to IP community in Hermosa
BATAAN– Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) concreted a road leading to an Indigenous Peoples community in Hermosa, Bataan. The P4.95-million infrastructure is located at sitio Pastolan in barangay Tipo. DPWH Bataan 1st District Engineer Erlindo Flores Jr. said the project involved the construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement that is 0.23 meters thick…
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Pagtatayo ng Third Candaba Viaduct sa NLEX, 30.58% na ang nagagawa
BULACAN — Nasa kasagsagan na ang konstruksiyon ng Third Candaba Viaduct sa North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) na mayroon nang 30.58 porsyento na progress rate. Kalakip ng puspusang paggawa para matapos ang proyekto sa Nobyembre 2024 ay ang pagkakaroon ng katiyakan sa pondo. Ayon kay NLEX Corporation President Luigi Bautista, lumagda sila ng loan agreement sa…
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DPWH completes flood control projects in Bataan
BATAAN — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the construction of a flood mitigation projects in Hermosa and Orani, Bataan. The P29.10-million infrastructure in Hermosa was designed to protect agricultural and residential areas against water-related hazards while the Orani flood control structure offers additional protection to low-lying communities in barangay Tapulao. DPWH Bataan…
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DPWH formally opens first flyover in Bataan
BATAAN — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officially opened the Ala Uli Steel Flyover in Pilar, Bataan. The 607.75-lineal meter modular steel flyover, a first in the province, seeks to improve overall transportation efficiency of the Roman Superhighway. Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said the infrastructure demonstrated the commitment of DPWH and local government…
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RDC-RPMC III lauds DPWH accomplishment in Capas-Botolan Road Project
TARLAC CITY– The Central Luzon Regional Development Council-Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RDC-RPMC III) lauded the accomplishments of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Capas-Botolan Road Project. The infrastructure will create a direct east-west link between the provinces of Tarlac and Zambales once completed. During the site inspection of member-agencies and private…
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Newly-widened arterial road bypass in Bulacan opens to motorists
BULACAN — The newly-widened arterial road bypass, which will reduce travel time from Balagtas to San Rafael in Bulacan to 24 minutes from the usual 69 minutes, is now open to motorists. The Arterial Road Bypass Project (ARBP) Phase III, Contract Package 4 covers the construction of a 7.64-kilometer road, including a 36.86-meter single-span bridge…
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