Tag: Public Infrastructure
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Shaheen Underpass Set to Open for Traffic on Dec 31, 2025, Says Interior Minister
Overview: A Key Gateway in Islamabad The Shaheen Underpass in Islamabad is poised to welcome regular traffic starting December 31, 2025, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The announcement, reported by 24NewsHD TV, marks a significant milestone in the capital’s ongoing efforts to improve urban mobility and relieve congestion on major arteries feeding into the…
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Malacañang Says DPWH Flood-Control Documents Are Hearsay Without Validation
Introduction: The claim and the response Manila, Philippines — A political controversy is unfolding over documents related to flood-control programs, with Malacañang stressing that any files released by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste remain unverified and therefore cannot be treated as conclusive evidence. The administration framed the materials as hearsay until they are formally validated by…
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President Mahama Approves Funding as Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Rehabilitation Progresses
Overview: Funding Triggered for Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Project President John Dramani Mahama has announced the release of US$78.3 million to JUSTMOH Construction Company, the contractor overseeing the rehabilitation and dualization of the 23-kilometre Takoradi–Agona Junction road. The move marks a pivotal step in accelerating a project that is seen as a cornerstone for improved regional…
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Ombudsman Remulla Says Discaya Spouses Face Imprisonment Over Flood-Control Scandals
Overview: A High-Stakes Case in the Philippines’ Flood-Control Scandals The Philippine Ombudsman, Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, has issued a stark warning to contractor spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya, owners of Alpha and Omega Construction and St. Gerrard Construction Corporation. In remarks tied to ongoing probes into ghost and substandard flood-control projects, Remulla suggested that the…
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R2KRN Flags COA Official Overlap in New Building Contract
Coalition raises alarms over potential conflict of interest A watchdog coalition, the Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN), has flagged COA Commissioner Mario Lipana for potential conflicts of interest related to the construction of the agency’s New COA Building. In a document titled “The Watcher Entangled, Conflict of Interest at COA’s Doorstep,” the group asserts…
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Push for 28-km Luzon-Visayas Undersea Link Gains Ground in Philippine House
Overview: A bold plan to connect Luzon and Visayas A group of lawmakers, led by House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, have filed House Bill (HB) No. 4589 proposing a fixed 28-kilometer link between the provinces of Sorsogon (Luzon) and Northern Samar (Visayas). The bill envisions either an undersea tunnel or…
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Ghost Flood Projects Uncovered Nationwide in the Philippines
Overview: Thousands of DPWH Projects Under Scrutiny In a wide-reaching effort to validate public works nationwide, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been identified across the Philippines. The announcement, made in a press conference by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on October 9, comes…
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as a Systemic Failure — Part I
Introduction: A Turning Point in Philippine Infrastructure Governance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly challenged corrupt officials with a forceful admonition—”Mahiya naman kayo!”—as the nation confronted a mounting integrity crisis. The administration responded by creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), an ad hoc body crafted to investigate alleged unlawful conduct, evaluate corruption claims, and push…
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Surf Coast Shire Unveils Four-Year Road Management Plan to Boost Inspections and Response Times
New Four-Year Road Management Plan Targets Safer, More Reliable Roads The Surf Coast Shire has unveiled a comprehensive four-year road management plan designed to increase the inspection rate and shorten response times for high-use roads across the region. Adopted at the council’s September meeting, the plan sets the standard for how the shire’s extensive network…