SLOPE PROTECTION. The slope protection project in Barangay Tiep in Bani town, Pangasinan province that was funded with PHP96 million by the Department of Public Works and Highways. It was completed this year to prevent soil erosion and protect motorists from landslides. (Photo courtesy of DPWH Ilocos regional office) BANI, Pangasinan - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a PHP96.5-million slope protection structure aimed at securing the safety of travelers and reducing the possibility of landslides in Barangay Tiep in this town. In a statement on Tuesday, DPWH Ilocos Region information officer Esperanza Tinaza said the project covers the construction of a lined canal along the road to ensure proper water flow during heavy rains. "It also includes the construction of stone masonry and laying out of additional active wire mesh and erosion control mat which will increase the stability of the critical slope along Alaminos-Bolinao Road,&