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A National Security Council (NSC) official warned any attempt by China to construct and turn Scarborough Shoal into an island would cross a “red line” for the Philippines, potentially triggering regional instability. Speaking at a virtual forum organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute last week,  NSC Assistant Director General and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya revealed that Philippine authorities have observed a significant …

The Department of Public Works and Highways National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) – Metro Manila 1st District Engineering Office recently completed the construction of the new multi-purpose covered court for residents of Villa Monsod in Barangay San Joaquin, Pasig City. According to DPWH-NCR, the new multi-purpose court provides the community not just recreational space but also serves as an evacuation site …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is intensifying its effort to strengthen institutional capacity and leadership to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Build Better More program through a national initiative aimed at transforming the Philippines into a modern, inclusive, and disaster-resilient nation through world-class infrastructure. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, who oversees the implementation of key infrastructure flagship …

The United States has reinforced its commitment to the Philippines’ infrastructure modernization efforts by continuing the support and raising funding for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) despite the Trump administration halting some US government financing programs in different countries. Office Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go said in a statement last week,  that …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has entered a significant stage in the construction of the 2.3-kilometer twin-tube tunnel — soon to be the longest road mountain tunnel in the Philippines—serving as a key feature of the 45.5 kilometer, four-lane Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP). This flagship infrastructure is being undertaken in line with President Ferdinand R. …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the construction of the Bucana Bridge Project, a 1.34-kilometer, four-lane, six-span structure expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in Davao City. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain reported to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan that the project, also known as the Davao River Bridge Project, is now nearly 80% complete. Implemented …

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is initiating the rehabilitation of the EDSA busway, allocating P253 million for the first phase of the project. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday invited to bid for the design and build contract for the first leg of the rehabilitation of busway stations. The DOTr will spend P252.8 million for the upgrade of four bus stops, …

The Philippine government has secured financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth USD 1.45 billion for the Malolos-Clark Railway Project (MCRP). ADB Philippines Country Director Pavit Ramachandran said the MCRP is one of ADB’s biggest financing projects in the Asia and Pacific region. “We are proud to partner with the government in making the vision of a world-class mass …

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Institute opened two new facilities aimed at advancing precision medicine in the country, particularly in the treatment of cancer last week. “Many of our kababayan fighting life-threatening illnesses face a sobering double burden: the high cost of care, and the grim prognosis that often accompanies late or limited treatment. It is …