Manila, July 9 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is constructing a new facility to better serve and support the residents of The Haven for Women, a residential care facility in Alabang, Muntinlupa City that provides temporary shelter to women who are victims of gender-based violence.

In a statement, Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the civil works include a single-storey multipurpose building project measuring 290 square meters, designed to provide the much-needed additional living space for the Department of Social Welfare and Development-run shelter.

The new building has been allocated PHP9.65 million for Phase 1 under 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This in addition to previously earlier completed construction ...