JICA Technical Aid to Boost PHL Bridge, Tunnel Building Capacity
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a technical cooperation agreement to enhance the Philippines' capacity in bridge replacement/rehabilitation and road tunnel construction, aiming to improve aging infrastructure and build sustainable transport networks.
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