DPWH sec defends Kennon Rd rockshed project from Pres Marcos Jr's criticism

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan defended the Kennon Road rockshed project on Monday, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had previously criticized as 'useless'.

Bonoan assured that the rockshed remains effective in shielding motorists from falling rocks despite recent landslides caused by weather disturbances.

He ordered immediate repairs to nearby structures weakened by landslides and visited Tuba to inspect the riverbed below the rockshed, stressing its continued integrity.

During his inspection, Bonoan also debunked earlier information that had reached the President regarding funds being wasted on the project.

The DPWH chief emphasized that the original design of the Kennon Road rockshed was intended to span 250 meters but was scaled down to 151 meters due to budget limitations, leaving parts of the slope unprotected.