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2 major roads in Leyte, 1 on Panay still closed due to fallen trees

MANILA, Philippins—Due to “communication problems,” the Department of Public Works and Highways’ regional office in Tacloban City has yet to report on the status of roads and bridges in the city and other parts of Leyte that…

DPWH estimates damage to Bohol infrastructure at P630 M

MANILA, Philippines — The damage wrought by Tuesday’s killer earthquake on roads, bridges and other public infrastructure in Bohol has been initially estimated by the Department of Public Works and Highways at least P630 million. This was…