The municipal government of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro has requested assistance from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for flood control projects after floods caused P1.4 billion in damage.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to construct water detention basins in Malate Park, Manila, and a mall in Parañaque. These facilities aim to mitigate flooding in the respective areas.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking a P644-billion budget for 2027, with a significant portion, P176.6 billion, earmarked for road projects, surpassing the P103.5 billion allocated for flood management.

Senator Panfilo Lacson announced that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will issue a cease and desist order to halt allegedly illegal reclamation projects in Taguig City, Philippines.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines is requesting P107.4 billion for flood control projects in 2027, aimed at supporting ongoing initiatives.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating 20 individuals, including a district engineer and other officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cebu province, for alleged graft and malversation related to infrastructure projects.

Graia Construction Corporation, led by Rebecca Bautista-Ocampo (sister of Senator Bong Revilla), secured nearly P5 billion in contracts from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cavite, the family's political stronghold, between 2016 and 2025.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the construction of a temporary bypass on the landslide-hit Bukidnon-Davao highway in Davao City to restore access for light vehicles and buses.

Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to collaborate with the city government to protect trees potentially affected by a bridge project.

Several roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in the Philippines were closed or had limited access due to rough road conditions, as reported by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Nueva Ecija 2nd District Engineering Office has deployed equipment and personnel to strategic locations in preparation for an approaching typhoon.

A senior state technical audit specialist in Koronadal City has been reprimanded by the COA for violating office rules by assigning themselves to audit P602 million worth of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported an increase in cases where individuals are allegedly impersonating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bohol 1st District Engineering Office has assured the public that Bato Bridge in Maribojoc town remains structurally safe despite a partial collapse.

The Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges against Discayas and other officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). These charges relate to alleged corruption and misuse of public funds.

A witness from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has submitted to the Sandiganbayan a list of lawmakers who made project requests to the agency, as part of a flood control trial.

The Sandiganbayan ordered a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) witness to produce sealed documents containing the proponents of infrastructure projects during a hearing.

A witness has claimed that boxes of cash were delivered to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan office on more than ten occasions since 2021.

A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified about alleged P800 million kickbacks delivered to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. The testimony detailed an instance of a large sum being delivered.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines announced the completion of the first phase of the rehabilitation project for Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) in Manila.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to open more bypass roads across the country, aiming to reduce gasoline consumption amidst ongoing oil price hikes.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines issued a warning against individuals impersonating its officials, including Secretary Vince Dizon, on social media platforms.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza are facing three cases for graft, malversation, and falsification before Quezon City Regional Trial Courts, stemming from alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pushing for funding for the P3.2-billion Tacloban-Palo Diversion Road, dubbed the 'Grand Canal,' in 2027, following a halt in the release of outlay for the ongoing construction due to agency budget issues.

The Sandiganbayan affirmed its earlier decision that denied the appeal of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and a former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to cancel their graft cases for their involvement in the flood control scandal.

A comprehensive reorganization of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is being pushed in the Senate to combat corruption and address procurement loopholes, following recent investigations.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed phases two to five of the drainage system rehabilitation along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to help prevent widespread flooding in the area. During his inspection of the completed project on Wednesday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the work was

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pursuing criminal charges and detention for Curlee Discaya, as reported in today's headlines.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is considering modern mountain technologies to address persistent erosion problems and landslides in the Cordillera region of the Philippines.

President Marcos has instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to expedite comprehensive flood control projects, including those in the Davao Region, which are allocated P107.4 billion in the 2027 national budget, drawing criticism from some lawmakers.

To prevent the funding of ghost or non-existent projects, the Philippine Senate will require the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to submit exact geographic coordinates and station numbers for proposed P107 billion flood projects.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Five flood control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in this province were reportedly damaged amid the continuing rains and flooding brought by…

Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expected to issue cease-and-desist orders for ongoing lakeshore projects in Taguig. This comes amidst concerns about stalled flood control projects in Bulacan and a summons for DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan to testify in a separate case.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Bonoan is set to testify against Senator Revilla regarding a flood scam.

A lawyer for a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official in Region IV-B stated that it would be 'impractical' for his client to inspect all projects in the entire region before signing documents. This statement was made on Thursday in Manila, Philippines.

A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official told the Sandiganbayan that signing project inspection reports is a 'ministerial duty' during her testimony.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said several roads in Benguet and Baguio remain closed or restricted due to road slips caused by inclement weather on Friday,…

Residents of Tboli, South Cotabato, have called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to finish a long-delayed bridge project, citing it as a source of danger and inconvenience.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines announced the start of the second phase of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) rehabilitation project on Saturday evening, July 3, 2026.

A witness has revealed the existence of 'in-house' contractors within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bulacan. This allegation suggests potential irregularities and favoritism in the awarding of government contracts.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has identified a delayed flood control project located within the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) premises. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon personally inspected the site.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is examining the computer of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials as part of a flood control investigation. Former officials Discaya and co-accused have been placed in separate isolation rooms during the probe.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Bonoan was hospitalized due to hypertension shortly after surrendering, with the Interior Secretary stating his stroke was imminent.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered a cease and desist on lifting operations by a contractor following a fatal incident at Udalo Bridge in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is considering dredging, drainage upgrades, and flood interceptor projects to address persistent flooding in Parañaque, Manila.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has advised motorists in Quezon City to use alternate routes due to planned road reblocking and repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in May.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan, claiming he delivered P800 million in cash to former lawmaker Zaldy Co. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged deals.

The Sandiganbayan court in the Philippines has upheld its no-bail ruling against officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The officials are co-accused with Zaldy Co in a P289-million project case.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is implementing new technology in its Pasig-Marikina river project to enhance flood control, even as the agency faces an unresolved scandal over its flood control initiatives.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is conducting continuous road repairs along the Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur province, expecting to ease traffic flow and reduce travel time ahead of the Holy Week rush.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo said that he received a total of P130 million in "balato" (gratitude money) from fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy…

The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has initiated an internal corruption probe in Abra province, targeting multibillion-peso fraud in infrastructure projects.

MANILA, Philippines — The Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela will be reopened to motorists on Monday, March 2, over a year after one of its segments collapsed due to overloading.  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cagayan Valley on Friday said that “vehicles with up to 3 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) and

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has begun reassigning field officials nationwide, implementing a merit and performance-based system to promote transparency and accountability.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking the detention of Curlee Discaya in connection with a P96.5-million ghost flood control project, as he remains under Senate custody.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that falling debris from the Magallanes Flyover in Makati City was caused by the theft of expansion joint parts.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking the Metro Manila Council’s (MMC) endorsement for the Parañaque Spillway Project, aiming to improve flood mitigation around Laguna de Bay and Metro Manila.

Senator Panfilo Lacson announced that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon issue cease-and-desist orders for Taguig City projects linked to allegedly illegal reclamation works.

President Marcos is reportedly unaware of an alleged 'leadership fund' within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), according to the Palace, amidst claims that 'all senators' received a share. Senator Lacson has described the fund as a worse version of the 'pork barrel,' while Senator Bong Go denies a list of priority projects for it.

A lawmaker in the Philippines has proposed a bill requiring regular inspections of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects after completion to ensure public safety, citing the country's vulnerability to disasters.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced a comprehensive feasibility study for a Bulacan flood mitigation infrastructure master plan, to be implemented by 2028, requiring P200 million.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that several national roads and bridges in Apayao, Benguet, and Kalinga provinces in the Philippines have limited access due to damage and hazards.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to start rehabilitating M.T. Villanueva Avenue, a major traffic choke point in Naga City, Philippines, in July.

A portion of the southbound lane of E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in Quezon City, Philippines, will experience temporary partial lane closures as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) conducts road repairs.

A creek dredging project has been initiated at Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon, Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to prevent severe flooding experienced last year.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Bonoan has been accepted as a state witness, according to Justice Secretary Remulla. This development has led to calls for Remulla to disclose the details of the state witness deal.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has opened 57 kilometers of the 70-km Basey-Maydolong Road, significantly reducing travel time between Samar and Eastern Samar provinces.

Two female individuals were arrested in Davao City for allegedly posing as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

The Sandiganbayan has approved the hospital arrest of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan, who will be transferred to a PNP hospital upon doctor's clearance.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has issued a traffic advisory for motorists due to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) repair works in Quezon City from May 22-25. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has issued a subpoena for records from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) programming division, seeking information on lawmakers' requests for project funding and proposed amendments to infrastructure projects.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that a new flood control structure in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines, designed to replace a 'useless' dike, is scheduled for completion by March 2027.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the cost for the EDSA rehabilitation project has been significantly reduced from P17 billion to P5.8 billion. The timeline for completion has also been shortened to less than a year.

An insider source has alleged that a subcontracting modus operandi is leading to substandard projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines, with inspectors reportedly turning a blind eye.

Former Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Tomas Rodriguez and David Padlan have been convicted of graft and falsification of public documents related to right-of-way anomalies in South Cotabato.

Metro Manila mayors have been tasked with submitting a list of unfinished projects in their cities to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for prioritized completion, according to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced it will seek assistance from scientists from Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project Noah) to address issues with the controversial Matalahib Creek pumping station in Quezon City.

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will continue to file charges against its officials and personnel involved in anomalous flood control projects.  READ:…

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for not yet bidding out any infrastructure projects under the 2026 national budget, warning of sluggish government spending.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the rehabilitation of Kennon Road, including the construction of a rock shed and repair of a collapsed portion, will begin in 2025.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily install mobile pumping stations in the San Juan River this year as part of the agency’s initiatives to mitigat

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has issued an order requiring all district and regional executives to be appointed based on merit and performance, aiming to ensure competence in its field offices.