Construction

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. and Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. will shell out up to $450 million to complete the long-delayed Westside City integrated resort project in Entertainment City, after taking over its development and operations. Nilo Rodriguez, president and CEO of Travellers, told reporters the project is now 70-percent complete.  Rodriguez added they were still targeting to open the …

The Philippines will file a formal diplomatic protest against China’s plan to set up a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said last week. “The Philippines will be issuing a formal diplomatic protest against this illegitimate and unlawful action by China as it clearly infringes upon the rights and interests of the Philippines in …

Award-winning boutique developer Livingsprings Communities Realty and Development Corporation (LCRDC) expands its property lineup with the official launch of Cypress Place Woodland Community in Silang, Caviite Designed for new-generation homeowners and savvy investors, Cypress Place brings to life the charm of modern cabin living—cooler mountain air, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a climate-conscious community, setting a new benchmark for nature-inspired, sustainable …

The North-South Commuter Railway System (NSCR) has gained much traction from interested parties with various countries and private firms expressing interest in participating in the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the project. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to seek assistance from other countries and experienced rail companies for the O&M of the NSCR System. …

Leading construction company EEI Corporation (EEI) has been awarded the construction of Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 1 in Kawit, Cavite, and Megaworld Corporation’s Arcovia Hotel in Pasig City. This brings the Company’s total project wins in the third quarter of 2025 alone to PHP 19.1 billion, marking a solid turnaround from its recorded performance in the previous year.  The Company’s …

President  Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to explore the possibility of constructing additional containment structures for watersheds in the Sierra Madre area to mitigate flooding and minimize environmental damage. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the President has tasked him to study the project. Bonoan explained that the DPWH will conduct feasibility …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has partnered with the city government of Manila to fast-track the construction of the Solis and Blumentritt Stations of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. During clearing operations at the Old Antipolo Road on Tuesday, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said the partnership is in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to accelerate the …

In a bid to invest in eco-friendly practices as well as to undertake minimizing its carbon footprint, Light Rail Transit Line 2-Systems signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Alpha Distinct Development Solutions, Inc. LRT Line-2 System Administration Hernando Cabrera and Alpha DDSI President Michelle Bautista-Tanada commit widen their support to adapt to global climate change by ensuring most, if not …

Citing being blindsided and excluded from the process, concerned government employees and private citizens petition the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the agreement between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) and the San Miguel Corporation’s New NAIA  Infrastructure Corp (NNIC). Petitioners also want to void the public-private partnership between the two. Last week, present and former airport employees, together with …

The  Economy and Development Council (ED) has approved the public-private partnership (PPP) for the operation and maintenance of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). The North-South Commuter Railway is a 147-kilometer mass transit system that is planned to connect Clark, Pampanga to Calamba, Laguna. With 58 eight-car train sets, it is expected to ferry up to 800,000 passengers daily and halve …