Construction

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is set to commission a feasibility study for the Surigao Airport development project for P56.53 million. In DoTr’s procurement plan, P56.53 million has been allocated to hire consultants to develop the feasibility study and master plan; the environmental impact assessment study; and the detailed engineering design for the New Surigao Airport. It said an auction …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed another segment of the Cantilan-Madrid Bypass Road Project to provide a vital alternate route and ease traffic congestion along the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road (SDCR) in the municipality of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region XIII OIC-Director Alex B. Ramos, said that …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)    has completed more segments of the ongoing Junction Nato-Sabang Coastal Road Project, extending the picturesque coastal road in the municipalities of San Jose and Sagñay, Camarines Sur. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan cited  a report from DPWH Region 5 Director Virgilio C. Eduarte, who said that six  parts of the coastal road …

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is again pouring in massive investments this year as it pipelines more than P30 billion for capital expenditures. “For this year, we’re looking at anywhere from P30 billion to above P30 billion,” Maynilad president and CEO Ramoncito Fernandez said. He noted the budget would be used primarily for the company’s water and wastewater projects as well …

Brown Company Inc., the holding company of businessman Walter Brown, has approved a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental for a P2.5 billion redevelopment of the provincial capitol compound. The Misamis Oriental Capitol Compound Development Project will transform part of the compound into a mixed-use complex, featuring office spaces, a commercial center, a high-rise multipurpose …

The Department of Public Works and Highways 1st District Engineering Office has completed the Sustainable Infrastructure Alleviating Gaps (SIPAG) construction project of a road in Barangay Tawagan Norte, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. The 2.288-kilometer project, with an allocation of P20 million, features a road thickness of 0.23 meters and a width of 2.5 meters on each side. The project provides …

By Jinky Jorgio President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will provide adequate funds for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to support the country’s irrigation programs.  In a meeting with NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie Guillen and  officials at Malacañang Palace last week, Marcos emphasized the importance of constructing large dams not only for irrigation but also for other purposes.  Under NIA’s 2025 …

Following  its successful recovery of Camp John Hay in Baguio City, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is now moving forward with plans to unleash the full potential of this economic zone, with investments seen to reach Php10 billion. The BCDA is conducting a review of the comprehensive master plan of the John Hay Special Economic Zone (JHSEZ) to …

Energy Secretary Raphael PM Lotilla claimed energy sector has seen remarkable improvements in stability and capacity under the Marcos administration. In a comprehensive update on the Philippine energy sector earlier this month, Lotilla marked  the start of 2025 with optimism and highlighted  significant milestones achieved since the administration began in July 2022. Lotilla said 1,400 megawatts of baseload capacity became commercially …

A consortium of Philippine banks has extended an P18.3 billion green loan to finance the 550-megawatt Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan. The project, spearheaded by Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewables arm of Meralco PowerGen Corp., is slated for completion by the fourth quarter of the year. Once operational, it is expected to produce 958 gigawatt-hours …