Philippine Public Works 1946-1948

Questions and Answers

What significant public corporation was created in 1955?

National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (correct)

National Highway Authority

National Renewable Energy Authority

Philippine Infrastructure Corporation

Which act established the first road classification system in the Philippines?

Republic Act No. 1383

Philippine Highway Act

Executive Order 113

Republic Act No. 917 (correct)

What was the primary purpose of the Ambuklao Dam when it was constructed?

Recreational purposes

Flood control only

Irrigation supply only

Hydroelectric power generation and flood control (correct)

When was the construction of the Agusan Dam initiated?

1956 Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the migration of Filipino architects and engineers to the US and Europe in the 1960s?

Inexpensive labor and English communication skills Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Department of Public Works and Communications when it resumed operations in 1946?

Collaborating with the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads on highway programs Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the shortage of infrastructure projects in the Philippines in the 1960s?

Migration of professionals to other countries Signup and view all the answers

Who served as the Secretary of Public Works and Communications under President Manuel Roxas?

Ricardo Nepumoceno Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum water storage capacity of the Ambuklao Dam?

327,170,000 cubic metres Signup and view all the answers

What significant amendment occurred to the Civil Engineering law in 1956?

Republic Act No. 1582 Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in 1947 regarding the Department of Public Works and Communications?

The department gained control over the Motor Vehicles Office Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the Manila International Airport before 1948?

A US Air Force base Signup and view all the answers

Which dam was considered the highest and biggest in the Far East during the construction period from 1950 to 1956?

The Ambuklao Dam Signup and view all the answers

What was the gross storage capacity of the Ambuklao dam's reservoir?

327 million cubic meters Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Philippine Institute of Architects lobby for the passing of the first Architect's law?

1950 Signup and view all the answers

What important law for civil engineers was passed in 1950?

RA 544 Signup and view all the answers

What was the installed capacity of the dam before the ongoing upgrade?

100 MW Signup and view all the answers

Which country notably has not adopted the Systeme Internationale d' Unites (SI)?

Brunei Signup and view all the answers

When was the Manila International Airport (MIA) officially named?

1961 Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the Angat Dam?

131 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which act was approved on June 22, 1963, amending provisions related to the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority?

Republic Act No. 3597 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president that signed Republic Act No. 3601, creating the National Irrigation Administration?

Diosdado Macapagal Signup and view all the answers

What was the original capitalization of the National Irrigation Administration before it was increased under Presidential Decree No. 552?

P300 million Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the early Manila International Airport was completed in 1961?

Control tower Signup and view all the answers

What was the expected gross revenue for the first operating year?

P365 million Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was responsible for the construction of the line?

Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Magat Dam?

Irrigation and hydroelectric power Signup and view all the answers

When was the merger that formed the Ministry of Public Works and Highways enacted?

July 27, 1981 Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in technology occurred during the 1980s related to engineering?

Increased use of handheld calculators Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the construction of Magat Dam begin?

1975 Signup and view all the answers

Who authorized the construction of Magat Dam?

President Ferdinand E. Marcos Signup and view all the answers

What managed the extension studies of the transportation system?

Electrowatt Engineering Services Signup and view all the answers

What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by Ferdinand Marcos in October 1982?

Magat Dam Signup and view all the answers

Which presidential decree prescribed policies for government infrastructure contracts?

P.D. No. 1594 Signup and view all the answers

How many people were relocated due to the Pantabangan Dam's reservoir zone?

1,300 Signup and view all the answers

What type of dam was the Magat Dam classified as?

Rock-fill dam Signup and view all the answers

Which ministry was formed from the renaming of the Department of Public Works and Communications?

Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications Signup and view all the answers

What was the height of the Magat Dam?

114 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which agency supported the establishment of the National Engineering Center?

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in Palayupay, Pantabangan in relation to the Pantabangan Dam?

Groundbreaking ceremony Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Government and Infrastructure Development (1946-1982)

The Department of Public Works and Communications (DPWC) resumed operations in 1946 with limited resources, initiating highway programs under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act.
Ricardo Nepumoceno served as Secretary of Public Works and Communications from 1946 to 1948 under Presidents Manuel Roxas and Elpidio Quirino.
In 1947, the authority of the DPWC expanded to include the Motor Vehicles Office.
Manila International Airport, previously a US Air Force base, converted to civilian use in 1948 with minimal facilities consisting of a domestic runway and a small terminal.
The 1950s saw significant legal developments including separate acts for architects (RA 545) and civil engineers (RA 544), contributing to a rebuilding effort post-WWII.
Ambuklao Dam, completed in 1956, was the tallest and largest dam in the Far East at 129 meters high and could hold over 327 million cubic meters of water.
RA 1383 established the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) in 1955, representing a significant step in water management.
The Philippine Highway Act of 1953 laid the groundwork for the country’s first comprehensive road classification system.
Angat Dam, started in 1961 and completed in 1967, stands 131 meters tall and has a capacity of 850 million cubic meters.
The National Irrigation Administration was created in 1963 under RA 3601 to manage nationwide irrigation systems.
The shift to a parliamentary system in 1978 led to the renaming of departments, with DPWC becoming the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications (MPWTC).
The construction of Magat Dam began in 1978 and was inaugurated in 1982, serving dual purposes of irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
Advances in engineering technology during the 1980s included the adoption of handheld calculators, significantly improving efficiency in engineering tasks.

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Explore the history and operations of the Department of Public Works and Communications in the Philippines from 1946 to 1948. This quiz covers the challenges faced by the department, including resource limitations and collaborations with the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads. Test your knowledge on this crucial period in Philippine infrastructure development.