Giovanni Lopez will take the reins of the transportation department
by Billy Caluag
A much-needed project
In early August 2023, motorists traveling North were pummeled by bad weather, resulting in flooding on the San Simon section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The high water paralyzed the vital northern artery and caused nightmare traffic for travelers. To address
Here’s what it looks like now
It's been hailed as the 'Project of the Century" in the Philippines. The Metro Manila Subway Project has been in gestation for nearly 50 years before the groundbreaking (finally) took place in 2019. It's been four years since serious work
Expect (really) heavy traffic
Another week, another round of road repairs and reblocking. This week, most of the roadworks are along Aurora Boulevard and C5. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has begun some of these roadworks that mainly consist of rotomilling and asphalt
And the ‘winner’ is...
We sometimes wonder how many traffic violations are handed out in a month in Metro Manila alone. One look at the traffic around the Metro would make you think that it would be in the thousands as you see several moving violations
It's been six months since the last progress report
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) further pushes its Panguil Bay Bridge progress onto 69% completion amidst slowdowns during the pandemic and recent weather delays. The superstructure has been on steady progress from its 61% update last December 2022, although
’Twas a busy start to May
Don’t worry. It’s not a full closure
If you're travelling within the Manila City Hall's vicinity, be prepared to brace for heavy traffic. That's because the rehabilitation of Lagusnilad vehicular underpass has begun, and the roadworks project will take about four months to finish.OTHER STORIES
Take alternate routes
Another week and another round of road reblocking is underway in Metro Manila. The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has cleared the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct asphalt overlaying and rotomilling.All reblocking works take place in Quezon
A major link to connect the North and South
A huge announcement from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This week, the agency announced that it will soon start the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB). Construction for this major endeavor is slated towards the end of
This only the partial cost
While Typhoon Karding may already be outside the country's area of responsibility, the Philippines isn't out of troubled waters just yet.Based on partial numbers released by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Typhoon Karding has left behind
by Drei Laurel
Drive safe if you’re in the area
Taal Volcano isn't the only ash-spewing mound of dirt the Philippines has its eyes on right now.In case you missed it, Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon erupted on the morning of Sunday, June 5, launching volcanic ash high up into
by Drei Laurel
Waiting for this?
You don't necessarily need mega projects like the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) or additional Skyway segments to improve the flow of traffic. In some areas, even simple bypass roads are enough to lessen the load on the road system.In
by Drei Laurel
More roads to look forward to?
In case you missed it, the Philippines is kind of in a financial bind. All that pandemic funding and the government's Build Build Build program are finally starting to catch up with taxpayers, and the outlook isn't looking too pretty.
by Drei Laurel
What do you think of this choice?
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) may soon have a new face leading it.President-elect Bongbong Marcos has nominated San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Tollways boss Manny Bonoan to be the agency's new head. Marcos made the announcement earlier
by Drei Laurel
The PH is more than just Metro Manila
Have you ever been in a hurry to catch a flight only to be stalled by a slow-moving slog of traffic as you're driven to your terminal? Frustrating, right? In Iloilo City, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
by Drei Laurel
And this is by no means a comprehensive list
Most people living in Metro Manila have a love-hate relationship with the city (but probably more hate). Public transportation can be a problem, especially when you have to ride the train or a bus every single day, and car-centric road
The design spans Manila Bay
On Tuesday, October 20, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that a contract for the engineering design of a bridge spanning Manila Bay had been signed. The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project is the latest development in the
It's set to be completed in the next 12 months
Construction of the country's roads and highways is still underway despite the pandemic and the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX), which connects the provinces of Zambales and Bataan, is slowly taking shape. Naturally, seeing infrastructure being developed makes us look forward to
The budget would come from the ‘Bayanihan 2’ bill.
The Department of Transportation said Thursday that it would need P1.04 billion to establish a bike lane network in Metro Manila to provide commuters an alternative during the general community quarantine.The proposed bike lanes will be 1.2 to 1.
An alternative for commuters
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and NLEX Corporation have announced the opening of the NLEX Tambobong Interchange in Bocaue today, July 2.The project between Bocaue and other eastern parts of Bulacan will try to alleviate traffic in the
by Elaine Lara
