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GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Preparatory works for EDSA rehab to start on June 13, 2025
The rehabilitation of EDSA is expected to last until 2027, with its preparatory works set to begin on the night of June 13, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday. Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that they will rebuild and reconstruct the 200-kilometer southbound and northbound lanes of EDSA, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. A week after the preparations for the rehabilitation, Bonoan said that they will start the digging up of the road. The priority will be the section from Pasay to Guadalupe in both directions, considering the country's hosting of the ASEAN Summit next year. 'Ang concept of the EDSA rebuild is we will change the pavement. Babaguhin natin ang pavement ng EDSA into a new pavement. In other words, bubungkalin natin 'yung existing pavement sa EDSA, papalitan natin ng bagong pavement na matibay na pavement,' Bonoan said at a press conference. (The concept of the EDSA rebuild is we will change the pavement. We will change the EDSA pavement into a new pavement. In other words, we will dig up the existing pavement on EDSA, and we will replace it with a new pavement that is more durable.) 'We will adopt the latest technologies on concrete mix. On top of the concrete mix na gagawin natin, maglalagay tayo ng running surface na makapal kapal na asphalt para smooth 'yung traffic natin,' he added. (We will adopt the latest technologies on concrete mix. On top of the concrete mix that we will make, we will put a running surface with thick asphalt so that the traffic will be smooth.) Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, meanwhile, clarified that even while the EDSA rehabilitation is ongoing, the EDSA busway will be retained for thousands of commuters. How DPWH envisions procedure of rebuilding EDSA. EDSA bus way to be retained @gmanews @24OrasGMA — Joseph Morong ???????? (@Joseph_Morong) May 26, 2025 He explained that the government has come up with several interventions to address the anticipated traffic due to the repair works, among which is making the toll in Skyway Stage 3 free of charge. There will also be additional 100 buses that will be deployed along the EDSA busway, and additional car train sets on MRT-3. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
Gov't to build new bridge near San Juanico
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Wednesday announced the government's plan to construct a new bridge adjacent to the existing San Juanico Bridge. During a Palace press briefing, Bonoan said the new bridge would be about 2.6 kilometers long, stretching longer than the existing bridge. He added that this will be financed through official development assistance from the Japanese government.'This will be one of the flagship projects under this administration. It is now under detailed engineering design. We hope that the detailed engineering design will be completed by 2026 and the construction will follow immediately,' Bonoan said. The existing San Juanico Bridge will undergo rehabilitation after a recent assessment raised concerns about its structural integrity. Authorities are already on blue alert following the enforcement of the vehicle weight limit. A blue alert status means agencies are at a heightened preparedness and alertness. Built in 1969 and completed in 1973, San Juanico Bridge is the third longest bridge spanning a body of seawater in the Philippines, connecting the islands of Samar and Leyte. Bonoan had said the present load limits of San Juanico Bridge amid its rehabilitation might be increased in the coming months.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- GMA Network
Agencies tackling ways to ease inconvenience amid EDSA rehab —DPWH
Concerned agencies are already discussing ways to ease the inconvenience of the public amid the rehabilitation of EDSA, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Wednesday. ''Well, I'm sure that there will be some inconvenience to some extent actually because of iyong we will be occupying some spaces along EDSA as we do the rehabilitation work. Pero ito iyong pinag-uusapan (this is what we're discussing) po namin with Metropolitan Development Authority and Department of Transportation to plan out actually the traffic management so that we will minimize actually the inconvenience that will be brought out by the reconstruction of EDSA po,'' Bonoan said in a press briefing. ''I think, MMDA and DOTr are actually having the protocols and the traffic management plan laid out already so that tinitingnan po nila kung anu-ano iyong mga alternate routes (they're checking what will be the alternate routes) that are available and how to manage actually the internal traffic in EDSA during construction po,'' Bonoan added. The rehabilitation of EDSA is expected to start in the middle of June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) This rehabilitation is part of the country's hosting preparations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit next year, the DOTr earlier said. The agency added that the EDSA Busway would continue to operate amid the rehabilitation works. The EDSA Busway lane will be moved and will use one lane of private vehicles. According to the DOTr, the rehabilitation of EDSA will take two years. It has advised the public to expect heavy traffic during the rehabilitation of EDSA. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Health
- GMA Network
DPWH to use PET bottle waste in road projects; Greenpeace says it's not safe
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste in future road projects, but an advocacy group warned that it might only cause harm to the environment. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan signed a department order formalizing the use of bituminous concrete surface course with PET plastic bottle waste. This initiative builds on the agency's 2024 rollout of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic bag waste in road construction. 'Turning waste into valuable resources for building better and more roads is the future of public infrastructure development in the country. The public can expect more of these policies as we vow to continue to fund these construction innovations,' Bonoan said. The updated specification is now included in the DPWH's Standard Specification for Highways, Bridges, and Airports, Volume II, and integrated into its Project and Contract Management Application for nationwide use. 'Potentially harmful' But the announcement has drawn criticism from Greenpeace Philippines, which warned about the environmental and health risks posed by plastic waste. 'We shouldn't depend on false solutions,' said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner at Greenpeace Philippines. She said the use of plastic waste in building and maintaining roads 'only creates more problems for the environment and public health.' 'When you take into account the wear and tear that our roads undergo, as well as exposure to the sun and other elements, plastic waste in building roads can be potentially harmful. Plastics contain a cocktail of harmful chemicals, some known as forever chemicals, which can potentially be released and expose communities to health risks. This may also result in the release of more microplastics in the environment,'' Ledesma said. 'The chemicals in plastic are not only linked to cancer, heart disease, other health conditions, and deaths, but they can also bioaccumulate in soil, plants, and animals—eventually reaching people through our food. In the same manner, emissions of microplastics can add to water and air pollution, which can also contaminate our food system.'' Greenpeace suggested reducing plastic production, banning single-use plastics, and implementing "genuine reuse systems" as solutions to the plastic pollution problem. — VBL, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Philippines' DPWH completes new access road in Isabela Province
The Philippines' Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has concluded building an access road leading to the Rolling Hills in Ramon, Isabela Province. This development is part of the wider Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) that aims to bolster local tourism and economic growth by offering easier access to destinations. The project, executed by DPWH's Isabela 3rd District Engineering Office (DEO), included the installation of a 565.5-linear-metre concrete road. The road also features a 1.50m gravel shoulder on both sides. To address water flow and erosion, the construction included a 472.6m reinforced concrete line canal on the left and a 109.5m canal on the right. Stone masonry was also installed along parts of the road for additional support. DPWH secretary Manuel M Bonoan highlighted that the enhanced access will improve both transport efficiency and accessibility in the region. Bonoan said: "This road project is expected to stimulate local economic growth by increasing opportunities for tourism-related businesses and services while also ensuring road durability and reducing maintenance costs through improved drainage and structural support." Additionally, DPWH has completed an upgrade to the domestic Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center Building in Las Piñas City. The 12-storey hospital project, a collaboration between DPWH's National Capital Region (NCR), DPWH's Las Piñas-Muntinlupa DEO, the Philippines' Department of Health, and the local government of Las Piñas City, replaced the previous outdated two-storey structure. The new building, with a total floor area of 13,650m², features expanded space for healthcare facilities such as wards, clinics, and administrative spaces. DPWH-NCR director Loreta M Malaluan reported to Bonoan that the new hospital building will enhance public health and specialised care services in the city. Malaluan said: 'The completion of this 12-storey Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center Building is a testament of President Ferdinand R Marcos government's efforts in achieving a 'Bagong Pilipinas' where every Filipino has access to high-quality public healthcare.' The hospital project, totalling 791.53m pesos ($13.7m), was built by the DPWH-NCR and the DPWH Las Piñas-Muntinlupa DEO in five phases since 2021. DPWH has recently also completed the widening of a section of the Dancalan-Candoni-Damutan Valley Road in Ilog, Negros Occidental. "Philippines' DPWH completes new access road in Isabela Province" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
