Home DPWH vows to complete Talomo flood-control works by year-end Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon inspects the ongoing construction of gabion walls as part of flood-control works along the Talomo River in Davao City, about two months after his initial visit to the area following severe flooding on July 24, 2026. During his first inspection on July 29, 2026, Dizon ordered the immediate repair and raising of the flood-control dike, as well as the dredging of the Talomo River, to strengthen flood-mitigation measures in the area. LEAN DAVAL JR

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon inspects the ongoing construction of gabion walls as part of flood-control works along the Talomo River in Davao City, about two months after his initial visit to the area following severe flooding on July 24, 2026. During his first inspection on July 29, 2026, Dizon ordered the immediate repair and raising of the flood-control dike, as well as the dredging of the Talomo River, to strengthen flood-mitigation measures in the area. LEAN DAVAL JR

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon inspects the ongoing construction of gabion walls as part of flood-control works along the Talomo River in Davao City, about two months after his initial visit to the area following severe flooding on July 24, 2026. During his first inspection on July 29, 2026, Dizon ordered the immediate repair and raising of the flood-control dike, as well as the dredging of the Talomo River, to strengthen flood-mitigation measures in the area. LEAN DAVAL JR

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon inspects the ongoing construction of gabion walls as part of flood-control works along the Talomo River in Davao City, about two months after his initial visit to the area following severe flooding on July 24, 2026. During his first inspection on July 29, 2026, Dizon ordered the immediate repair and raising of the flood-control dike, as well as the dredging of the Talomo River, to strengthen flood-mitigation measures in the area. LEAN DAVAL JR