Caraga InFocus – February 15-21, 2020

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access road and has a trailer turning radius of 22.9 meters which is more He said it is equipped with than adequate to safely maneuver an electronically controlled gate barriers 18-wheeler tractor-trailer. for authenticated and safe vehicle access, closed-circuit television The Gate no. 1 improvement (CCTV) system with cameras installed project is part of the initiatives of at strategic points for 24/7 video PPA general manager Jay Daniel R. surveillance monitoring complements Santiago to modernize port facilities a guardhouse for optimum security. and be at par with global standards. Caturla added that it is an improved version of the previous gate found to be prone to cause vehicle damage due to a limited turning path. The new facility is situated farther inside or around 18 meters from the

The project started in October 2019 and was finished three months after, way ahead of the 180 days implementation schedule. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

DPWH sanctions contractor with delayed project SURIGAO CITY - Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar is reiterating warning against civil works contractors with delayed projects, following recent blacklisting of a contractor early this year. May we once again remind all contractors of DPWH that we are pushing for the timely realization of our Build, Build, Build Program nationwide and we will not tolerate any unreasonable delay in our projects,” said Villar.

St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation through Department Order (DO) No. 20, series of 2020 signed last January 31, 2020 due to more than 15 percent negative slippage on the construction of a 4-storey school “This year, we have already building project at Lumampong barred St. Gerrard Construction National High School – Indang Annex, General Contractor and Development Indang, Cavite. Corporation from participating in all government projects for the period “Let this be a warning that we will of one year due to a much-delayed be banning more contractors who fail school building project in Indang, to deliver projects as stipulated in their Cavite,” said Villar. contracts,” Villar added. (DPWH/PIA Villar issued the blacklisting of Surigao del Norte) February 15-21, 2020

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