The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering infrastructure projects in 2026 that are correctly priced, fast to construct, and built to quality standards. The assurance comes as part of the government’s push to ensure value-for-money public works without compromising safety or durability.
DPWH highlighted several projects completed within compressed timelines, including the Piggatan Detour Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, which was finished in 60 days, emergency repairs to the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City, and the renovation of school buildings in Masbate damaged by Typhoon Opong. These works were cited as examples of rapid yet quality-driven construction delivered under challenging conditions.
Two additional projects are nearing completion, including repairs to the collapsed section of the Bukidnon–Davao Road in Quezon, Bukidnon, expected to be completed by January 6, 2026, and ongoing works on the San Juanico Bridge in Tacloban City, which has already been partially reopened to heavy vehicles. The approach mirrors construction practices applied during recent typhoons and earthquakes, which the agency plans to replicate in future projects.
The commitment aligns with the national directive to ensure that public infrastructure is resilient, well-maintained, and delivered at appropriate cost levels, supporting long-term serviceability and public safety across the country.