Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)Eastern Visayas regional director Edgar Tabacon. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Eastern Visayas has called on contractors to adopt new measures that would fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects despite frequent rains. DPWH Eastern Visayas regional director Edgar Tabacon noticed that contractors in the region are heavily dependent on favorable weather to fast-track their civil works. "It's time to think out of the box. What if there will be rain for one year? Would they stop their construction activities? Tabacon said in an interview with reporters Thursday. Frequent heavy rainfall, especially in Samar provinces is the most common reason why several projects are delayed despite the availability of funds. "Even if the workers are already there, some contractors must suspend work for several days due to rains. I hope they will acquire new equipment to
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FLOOD MITIGATION. A flood control project in Southern Leyte in this Oct. 7, 2022 photo. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking at least PHP3 billion for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces this year. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking PHP2.94 billion in funding for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces this year. DPWH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Edgar Tabacon said these projects are highly necessary given the recent massive flooding experienced in the region from late December 2022 to early January this year. "We are happy that the Regional Development Council (RDC) endorsed these projects to our central office for inclusion in the 2023 funding. These are urgent projects meant to protect lives and properties," Tabacon said in an interview Monday. The regional office here is still waiting for fe