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What significant public corporation was created in 1955?
What significant public corporation was created in 1955?
Which act established the first road classification system in the Philippines?
Which act established the first road classification system in the Philippines?
What was the primary purpose of the Ambuklao Dam when it was constructed?
What was the primary purpose of the Ambuklao Dam when it was constructed?
When was the construction of the Agusan Dam initiated?
When was the construction of the Agusan Dam initiated?
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What factor contributed to the migration of Filipino architects and engineers to the US and Europe in the 1960s?
What factor contributed to the migration of Filipino architects and engineers to the US and Europe in the 1960s?
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What was the primary focus of the Department of Public Works and Communications when it resumed operations in 1946?
What was the primary focus of the Department of Public Works and Communications when it resumed operations in 1946?
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What was a significant consequence of the shortage of infrastructure projects in the Philippines in the 1960s?
What was a significant consequence of the shortage of infrastructure projects in the Philippines in the 1960s?
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Who served as the Secretary of Public Works and Communications under President Manuel Roxas?
Who served as the Secretary of Public Works and Communications under President Manuel Roxas?
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What was the maximum water storage capacity of the Ambuklao Dam?
What was the maximum water storage capacity of the Ambuklao Dam?
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What significant amendment occurred to the Civil Engineering law in 1956?
What significant amendment occurred to the Civil Engineering law in 1956?
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What significant change occurred in 1947 regarding the Department of Public Works and Communications?
What significant change occurred in 1947 regarding the Department of Public Works and Communications?
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What was the original purpose of the Manila International Airport before 1948?
What was the original purpose of the Manila International Airport before 1948?
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Which dam was considered the highest and biggest in the Far East during the construction period from 1950 to 1956?
Which dam was considered the highest and biggest in the Far East during the construction period from 1950 to 1956?
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What was the gross storage capacity of the Ambuklao dam's reservoir?
What was the gross storage capacity of the Ambuklao dam's reservoir?
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What year did the Philippine Institute of Architects lobby for the passing of the first Architect's law?
What year did the Philippine Institute of Architects lobby for the passing of the first Architect's law?
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What important law for civil engineers was passed in 1950?
What important law for civil engineers was passed in 1950?
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What was the installed capacity of the dam before the ongoing upgrade?
What was the installed capacity of the dam before the ongoing upgrade?
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Which country notably has not adopted the Systeme Internationale d' Unites (SI)?
Which country notably has not adopted the Systeme Internationale d' Unites (SI)?
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When was the Manila International Airport (MIA) officially named?
When was the Manila International Airport (MIA) officially named?
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What is the height of the Angat Dam?
What is the height of the Angat Dam?
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Which act was approved on June 22, 1963, amending provisions related to the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority?
Which act was approved on June 22, 1963, amending provisions related to the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority?
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Who was the president that signed Republic Act No. 3601, creating the National Irrigation Administration?
Who was the president that signed Republic Act No. 3601, creating the National Irrigation Administration?
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What was the original capitalization of the National Irrigation Administration before it was increased under Presidential Decree No. 552?
What was the original capitalization of the National Irrigation Administration before it was increased under Presidential Decree No. 552?
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Which part of the early Manila International Airport was completed in 1961?
Which part of the early Manila International Airport was completed in 1961?
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What was the expected gross revenue for the first operating year?
What was the expected gross revenue for the first operating year?
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Which organization was responsible for the construction of the line?
Which organization was responsible for the construction of the line?
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What was the primary purpose of Magat Dam?
What was the primary purpose of Magat Dam?
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When was the merger that formed the Ministry of Public Works and Highways enacted?
When was the merger that formed the Ministry of Public Works and Highways enacted?
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What significant event in technology occurred during the 1980s related to engineering?
What significant event in technology occurred during the 1980s related to engineering?
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In what year did the construction of Magat Dam begin?
In what year did the construction of Magat Dam begin?
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Who authorized the construction of Magat Dam?
Who authorized the construction of Magat Dam?
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What managed the extension studies of the transportation system?
What managed the extension studies of the transportation system?
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What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by Ferdinand Marcos in October 1982?
What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by Ferdinand Marcos in October 1982?
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Which presidential decree prescribed policies for government infrastructure contracts?
Which presidential decree prescribed policies for government infrastructure contracts?
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How many people were relocated due to the Pantabangan Dam's reservoir zone?
How many people were relocated due to the Pantabangan Dam's reservoir zone?
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What type of dam was the Magat Dam classified as?
What type of dam was the Magat Dam classified as?
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Which ministry was formed from the renaming of the Department of Public Works and Communications?
Which ministry was formed from the renaming of the Department of Public Works and Communications?
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What was the height of the Magat Dam?
What was the height of the Magat Dam?
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Which agency supported the establishment of the National Engineering Center?
Which agency supported the establishment of the National Engineering Center?
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What significant event occurred in Palayupay, Pantabangan in relation to the Pantabangan Dam?
What significant event occurred in Palayupay, Pantabangan in relation to the Pantabangan Dam?
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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.
