Tag: Public Works
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NBI Searches Cabral’s Baguio Hotel Room Amid Inquiry into Former Undersecretary
Overview of the Incident The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed on Saturday that its operatives in the Cordillera Administrative Region conducted a search at a hotel in Baguio City. The operation targets the hotel room tied to former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Mari, according to official statements. The development marks…
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Canada and Ontario Sign Landmark Pact to Speed Up Major Projects
Overview of the Agreement In a move aimed at turbocharging Ontario’s infrastructure and economic growth, the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario have signed a new agreement focused on accelerating the construction of major projects. The pact signals a coordinated effort to streamline processes, improve coordination among agencies, and reduce delays…
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Ontario and Canada Reach Pact to Fast-Track Major Construction Projects
Overview of the Agreement In a bid to accelerate infrastructure development across Ontario, the federal government and the provincial administration have signed a comprehensive agreement aimed at speeding up the planning, approvals, and execution of major construction projects. The pact signals a coordinated effort to streamline processes, mobilize resources, and reduce red tape that often…
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DPWH Sets Dec. 24 Start for EDSA Rehab, Aims for 8-Month Finish
Overview: What’s happening on EDSA The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced that rehabilitation work on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) will commence on December 24. The project brings a long-awaited upgrade to one of the capital region’s busiest corridors, with the department asserting a target completion timeline of eight months.…
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EDSA Rehabilitation Starts Dec 24 — 8-Month Timeline
Overview: What the DPWH has announced The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that rehabilitation work on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) will begin on December 24. The project aims to address long-standing structural concerns, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for millions of daily commuters who rely on the country’s busiest…
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Philippine Police Target 18 Suspects in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: Arrests Hit a High-Profile Corruption Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams are moving to arrest 18 suspects connected to a major corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a significant escalation in a case that has already sparked widespread protests and prompted implicated congressional leaders to step back from public…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects After Typhoon Tino
Overview: ICI Dispatches Inspection Team to Cebu The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Monday that it had inspected eight flood control projects across Cebu on Sunday. The assessments followed Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), which battered the island province with heavy rains, strong winds, and resulting flooding. ICI officials stressed that the examinations…
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Manila Rally Demands Accountability in Top Philippine Corruption
Thousands Rally in Manila to Demand Accountability Thousands gathered in Manila on Sunday for the opening day of a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group, calling for accountability amid a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated several senior Philippine officials. The demonstrations reflect growing public impatience with perceived political meddling and the handling…
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Kenya Moves to Ease Nairobi-Kiambu Traffic with Kiambu Road Dualling
Government Approves the Dualling of Kiambu Road to Transform Commuting The Kenyan government has taken a significant step to ease congestion and improve mobility between Nairobi and Kiambu counties. A Cabinet brief released on Tuesday announced the approval of the dualling project for the 23.5-kilometre Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi road, popularly known as Kiambu Road. The ambitious infrastructure…
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Kiambu Road Dualling Approved to Ease Nairobi Traffic Congestion
Cabinet Approves Dualling of Kiambu Road The Kenyan government has approved the dualling of a major corridor that connects Nairobi to Kiambu, with the project targeting the 23.5-kilometre stretch from Muthaiga through Kiambu to Ndumberi. The decision, disclosed in a Cabinet brief released on Tuesday, aims to ease chronic traffic congestion and improve mobility for…