THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday opened all national roads in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) to fast track relief operations for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that the first objective was to clear primary national roads so that supply lines will have access or the foodstuff, relief operations could reach the affected areas. The clearing of secondary and city roads in Tacloban City are the next priority.

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