Western Visayas Builders, Vol XII, Issue 3, March 2020 by Dpwh Region VI

Volume XII, Issue 3, March 2020

Construction of 453 - meter Ungka II Flyover starts

Construction of 453 - meter

Ungka II Flyover starts By: Melvin S. Sedicol THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 6 is currently undertaking the construction of the PHP480-million flyover in Ungka II in Pavia, Iloilo. The 453.70-meter Ungka II flyover is one of the four flyovers that will be constructed in Metro Iloilo Guimaras Economic and Development Council (MIGEDC). DPWH 6 Regional Director Lea N. Delfinado said The flyover will rise at the junction of Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue (Iloilo Diversion Road) and Iloilo Circumferential Road (C-1) in Brgy. Ungka, Pavia, Iloilo.

Photo courtesy of Construction Division

“As we start the construction of the flyover, four of the six lanes at the C-1 and Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue are temporarily closed to vehicular traffic,” Delfinado said Likewise, Assistant Regional

DPWH 6 information officers meeting held By: Anna Philippa G. Nava FIRST Quarter meeting was held by the DPWH 6 Regional Public Affairs and Information Office (RPAIO) held a meeting with the District Public Information Offices (DPIO) last March 6. The meeting allowed the different public information offices to discuss important topics that are beneficial to the department. Topics such as the formulation of the district newsletters and annual reports were discussed, as well as press releases and Request for Action

(RFA) memoranda. The meeting also gave an avenue for the DPIOs to express their concerns and ask for further information on any issue they were having problems with. Likewise, the district offices asked for advice on how they could improve their performance, prompting the offices to give recommendations to each other and share their experiences on how they dealt with similar problems the other DPIOs were having. — dpwhr6/wvb/rpaio

Director Jose Al V. Fruto said the construction of the flyover is very timely. “We are trying not to be overtaken by development. We are trying to be at par,” he said. The DPWH has assured coordination with this city’s Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) and the local government of Pavia for traffic management. Pavia LGU has coordinated with various subdivisions in the town to be used as access roads for the private vehicles. Pavia Mayor Lawrence Anthony Gorriceta said the local government has deployed 35 traffic auxiliaries under its jurisdiction. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas, on the other hand said 40 personnel of the Iloilo city Public Safety Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) will be deployed to manage the traffic flow in Sambag and Ungka, Jaro district. Meantime, three more flyovers are set to be constructed by DPWH situated in Aganan and Hibao-an in Pavia; and another in Buhang, Jaro district, Iloilo City. The Aganan flyover costing PHP560-million will start its construction in the first quarter this year, while Hibao-an and Buhang flyovers, are expected to be constructed within this year.

— dpwhr6/wvb/rpaio

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By: Melvin S. Sedicol

Road widening from two to four lanes in Brgy. Lumbo, Pototan, Iloilo.

Photo courtesy of DPWH Iloilo 2nd DEO TRAVELING to the towns of Pototan and Mina in Iloilo are now faster and easier with the completion the P43.7million worth of two road improvement projects along Pototan-Mina-Janiuay Road undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office. District Engineer Sanny Boy Oropel said the road widening in Brgy. Lumbo, Pototan and the reconstruction in Brgy. Tumcon and Guinacas, all in Pototan town and Brgy. Cabalabaguan in Mina were completed in December 2019. The P26-million road widening from two lanes to four lanes involved the construction of additional 2-lane, 6.7-meter wide, 0.3-meter thick Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) with the length of 1.015 kilometers including reinforced lined canal, cross drainage with catch basin and headwall, grouted riprap and stone masonry as slope protection, metal guardrails with end piece, and reflectorized pavement markings. “This widened road will provide easy access to basic services from Iloilo City to central and northern Iloilo, and reduce travel time from Pototan to Iloilo City of hundreds of motorists and commuters from 45 minutes to 30 minutes, hence, delivery of goods, services and commodities would be faster by at least 15 minutes. This will eventually improve the living condition and diminish the transport cost of the people in the said

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towns,” Oropel said. “The better and wider road will also open opportunities for socioeconomic development in these towns as well as may reduce the percentage of road hazards,” he added. Likewise, the road improvement in the barangays of Tumcon and Guinacas in Pototan and Brgy. Cabalabaguan in Mina involved reconstruction of the deteriorated concrete road with the length of 1.434 kilometers in the amount of P22.9

million, provision of guardrails with end piece, and reflectorized pavement markings. “The reconstruction of this road section provides a convenient and safe travel to approximately 280 motorists and commuters who travel daily toward establishments, recreational areas, health centers and schools. This will also improve and facilitate the flow of goods from the province of Capiz to Iloilo City and vice versa,” he said.

— dpwhr6/wvb/rpaio

Photo courtesy of DPWH Iloilo 2nd DEO

Reconstruction of deteriorated concrete road along Pototan-Mina-Janiuay Road.

Construction of 453 - meter

Photo courtesy of Construction Division

— dpwhr6/wvb/rpaio

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Concrete access road leading to Mariculum Port to Campomanes Bay in Sipalay City.

Negros Occidental

By: Karren Mae Diego TRAVELING to various tourist destinations in the cities of Sipalay and Kabankalan in Negros Occidental will soon be more convenient and accessible when various road improvement projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Negros Occidental 3rd District Engineering Office are completed. A total amount of P130 million was allocated for the improvement of four road sections leading to most visited tourist areas in the province such as beach resorts, bays, falls and bird watching areas, all of which are in full swing and nearing completion. The improvement of access road leading to Sugar Beach Resort and Langub Beach Resort in Sipalay City, in

the amount of P40 million, involves concreting of 315-lineal meter long, 6.1-meter wide, 2-lane Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) and 35-lineal meter Pre-Stressed Concrete Girder (PSCG) bridge including slope protection, regulatory signage and thermoplastic pavement markings. Likewise, the P25-million road improvement which was completed in October 2019 leads to Maricalum Port and Campomanes Bay, also in Sipalay City involved construction of 2-lane concrete road with the length of 1.48kilometers and 6.7 meters wide, including paved shoulders on both sides, lined canal and metal guard rails. Another road improvement project being undertaken by DPWH is

|Access road leading to Bird Watching Area in Daan Banua, Kabankalan City.

the construction of concrete road leading to Mag-aso Falls in Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City. The project, in the amount of P30 million involves concrete paving of 1.16-kilometer long, 6.1-meter wide concrete road with 1.5-meter concrete shoulder on both sides, including slope protection, metal guardrails and reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings. Also, a P10-million worth of construction of 560-lineal meter access road going to this tourist site is being undertaken to include slope protection, concrete shoulders, hazard markers and reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings. DPWH is also undertaking improvement from gravel to concrete of the road leading to Bird Watching Area in Brgy. Daan Banua, Kabankalan City. This P25-million project involves concrete paving of 700-lineal meter long, 9.10-meter wide, and 204-lineal meter long, 6.10-meter wide road to include slope protection and reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings. These road improvement projects implemented in convergence with the Department of Tourism would lead towards tourism and socio-economic development of the province. The upgraded roads will provide a lesser travel time and convenient trip, hence encouraging more tourists to visit various destinations in the cities of Sipalay and Kabankalan and other parts of the province. In addition, the roads will provide a permanent and convenient access among the people in the uplands for easier and faster delivery of their products to the market, hence would help improve their economic condition.

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Panay and Guimaras

P13-million flood control structure built along Aklan River By: Elo M. Tefora THE construction of the 116-lineal meter flood control structure along Aklan River in Brgy. Bakhaw Norte, Kalibo was completed on time, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Aklan District Engineering Office. District Engineer Noel L. Fuentebella said the construction of the flood mitigation structure project, in the amount of P13.58 million started in August 2019 and was completed as scheduled in February 2020. Fuentebella said the project involved construction of the concrete revetment wall on steel sheet pile foundation and installation of fabricated reinforced concrete hexapods to prevent scouring and reduce possible damage on the structure that may be caused by strong wave impact. “This structure is now ready to act as barrier to mitigate flood risk and ensure safety of the residents living near Aklan River as well as protect their livelihood from damage that may be caused by water overflow or

116-lineal meter flood control structure along Aklan River expected to benefit at least 2,000 residents of Brgy. Bakhaw in the town of Kalibo.

soil erosion especially during rainy days,” Fuentebella said. Around 2,000 residents of Brgy. Bakhaw Norte are residing near the river, hence, the completion of the project is a big help in the protection of their lives, homes and properties. — dpwhr6/wvb/aklandeo

Decontamination/Sanitation against COVID 2019 Outbreak By: Fema G. Guadalupe WITH the COVID-19 pandemic putting Iloilo City under an Enhanced Community Quarantine in attempt to contain the outbreak, the DPWHIloilo City District Engineering Office has successfully installed decontamination/sanitation tents on entry points of the city to counter the further spread of the virus. Three (3) sanitation tents were placed alongside the boundary checkpoints at Brgy. Ungka 1, Brgy. Tagbak and Brgy. Mohon, Iloilo City. One (1) sanitation tent was also installed at the entry/exit points of the district office.

Fabricated disinfection sprayers by DWPH-ICDEO will disperse fine mist of disinfectant solution that will sanitize vehicles and entire body of those who will pass the facility. Personnel manning the sanitation tents were provided with Personal Protective equipment such as protective coats, boots, hard hats surgical masks and gloves to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. Foot baths soaked in Zonrox were placed at the main entrance and exits of the office. “This disinfection operation is our modest contribution to the fight

against Coronavirus Disease 2019. This is an existential threat to all of us that is why we’ve been proactive in doing our part as much as we can.” said District Engineer Rodney A. Gustilo. Precautionary measures within the office premises were also undertaken by the District Office. Notice and protocols has been posted to walls and doors to inform the transacting public and the employees. All walk -in visitors and employees of the skeletal workforce were required to go through temperature scanning and sanitizing before entering the premises. Washing area supplied with hand washing soap and alcohol were provided. Visitors were required to observe and practice social distancing while on queue. Utilization of biometrics has been temporarily stopped and is replaced by logbooks to avoid contamination. P re v en ti v e c l e an i ng and disinfection is likewise conducted on a daily basis.

— dpwhr6/wvb/iloilocitydeo

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Feature

Celebrating WOMEN’S Month DPWH Region 6 kicked off Women's Month by paying tribute to the Regional Director and female Division Chiefs. The National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) every March

(with this year’s theme: “We Make Change Work for Women”) is part of the worldwide observance of the International Women’s Day, (with this year’s international

theme: "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights”). NWMC aims to inform and engage women as stakeholders of government programs and services – to promote citizencentric governance and make “change” a conscious effort to know, understand, and provide what ALL citizens need. It also aims to create and facilitate platforms to discuss good practices, gaps, challenges, and commitments in pursuing gender and development (GAD) – to strengthen implementation of the Magna Carta of Women; and inspire and empower women and girls to be agents of change – to contribute in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women. Thus, government agencies and local government units shall ensure that their programs and activities for the NWMC contribute in achieving these objectives. — dpwhr6/wvb/rpaio

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Women officials of the DPWH, Regional Office 6 honored as part of the national Women’s Month celebration.

Activities such as free haircut and other pampering activities held at the Regional Office during the launching of national Women’s Month.

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LEA N. DELFINADO, CESO III Regional Director

JOSE AL V. FRUTO, CES E OIC-Assistant Regional Director

EDITORIAL STAFF: IMEE GRACE B. TANTIADO Editor-in-Chief The month of March is declared as “Fire Prevention Month” or “Burn Prevention Month” as issued by Proclamation No. 115-A and Proclamation No. 360 in 1986. The initiative promotes "safety consciousness among our people every day of the year as a positive preventive approach to a problem that can be solved by more caution, vigilance, sobriety, exercise of common sense and respect for the law”. The theme for the year 2020 is “Matuto Ka, Sunog Iwasan Na” which emphasizes the need for people to be educated on the importance of fire safety. With March being the hottest month of the year and start of the dry season, fires can become more frequent. It’s important to stay alert and stay informed. To keep you and your family safe from fire, here are some tips from the Bureau of Fire Protection: 1. Prepare a fire emergency and escape plan at home and familiarize yourselves with escape routes. At the same time, try to educate yourself and your family regarding fire hazards and fire safety measures. 2. Unplug electrical equipment when not in use and conduct regular check-ups of equipment to avoid overloading. 3. Refrain from overloading electrical sockets designed to accommodate only one or two plugs by plugging several chords into the sockets. 4. Always secure loose cables and wires and replace old ones regularly. 5. When using cooking gas, always check for gas leaks. 6. Follow and enforce a “No Smoking” policy. 7. Practice proper housekeeping by keeping the flammables away from the reach of children. Likewise, store flammable materials away from materials that easily catch on fire. 8. If ever you find yourself in an emergency, get out and call for help; call 911 and inform the operator of your situation right .

MELVIN S. SEDICOL Associate Editor Contributors:

Ma. Josenia C. Samson Anna Philippa G. Nava Justin Kevin A. Clemente Marie Cris D. Aragon Sanie C. Jimenez District Public Information Officers

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