Published February 3, 2026 1:03am On board a tourist bus, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon observed that the vehicle could only run for about five kilometers per hour due to the crater-like potholes on the Maharlika Highway that stretches along Samar province. Motorists frequently navigating the highway have come to endure the rough road, but hope they could run on paved roads, too. “Coming home takes a longer time as vehicles drive slowly because of the...