How well do you know the history of public works in the Philippines?

When was the General Plan for Railways created for Luzon island?

What was the purpose of the Academia Practica y Artes Oficios de Manila?

Who conducted a study for the first railroad project between Manila and Dagupan?

When did Manila get its first running water?

What was the Bureau of Public Works and Highways responsible for?

What was the purpose of the Puente de Convalecencia?

What government department was responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges, and other public structures during the revolutionary period?

In 1868, the Bureau of Public Works and Highways and Bureau of Communications and Transportation were organized under a civil engineer known as "Director General."
In 1875, King Alfonso XII of Spain promulgated the Royal Decree directing the Office of the Inspector of Public Works of the Philippines to submit a general plan of railroad in Luzon.
The General Plan for Railways was created in 1876 for Luzon island, including a 1,730 km network.
In 1878, the government planned to establish a public transport network with five tramway lines connecting the city and its outskirts.
Manila got its first running water in 1878 with the establishment of municipal waterworks.
In 1880, Academia Practica y Artes Oficios de Manila, a school for Maestro de Obras, was established.
The Puente de Convalecencia, often known as the Ayala Bridge, was built in 1880.
Antonio dela Camara conducted a study for the first railroad project between Manila and Dagupan in 1883, and construction began in 1887.
In 1898, the Organic Decree created four government departments, including the Department of War and Public Works responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges, and other public structures during the revolutionary period.
In 1899, the Communicaciones y Obras Publicas (Communications and Public Works Department) was created, grouping Public Works, Transportation, and Communications into one department.

Test your knowledge of the history of public works and transportation in the Philippines with this quiz. From the establishment of the Bureau of Public Works to the creation of the General Plan for Railways, this quiz covers key milestones and events throughout the late 19th century. Explore the development of Manila's first waterworks, the construction of the Ayala Bridge, and the first railroad project between Manila and Dagupan. See how much you know about the history of public works and transportation in the Philippines!