DPWH New Chief Vows Project Completion Amid Leadership Shift
Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Giovanni Lopez affirmed the agency's commitment to completing infrastructure projects on schedule, despite leadership changes. He emphasized the priority of restoring a key road damaged by typhoons, fulfilling a pledge to the Filipino people.
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