Manila, Nov. 6 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered the fast-tracking of the ongoing repair works of public and critical infrastructure in Davao Oriental damaged by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the province last October.

In a statement, the DPWH chief said it is important to complete the facilities and infrastructure immediately so that local government services could continue, including responding to calamities and emergencies.

"The President (Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.) said we should speed up the repair and we need to strengthen them," Dizon said during his inspection of facilities and infrastructure.

The DPWH chief also inspected the restoration and repair works of Eva...