Construction

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 …

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has secured P2 billion to deliver the preliminary works for a project that would extend the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) to the western segment of Manila. LRTA administrator Hernando Cabrera told reporters his agency can finally pursue the initial works for the LRT-2 West Extension Project this year. Cabrera said the LRTA …

By Jinky Jorgio  The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to utilize waste-to-energy technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, in line with its goal of fostering smart and sustainable development. The BCDA is now conducting a study for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in an optimal location in Tarlac, which is being …

The rehabilitation of key sections of the Maharlika Highway in Quezon Province has been prioritized for 2025 to improve road conditions and ensure smoother travel along this vital national rout. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quezon 4th District Engineer Rodolfo Florido said the project will cover sections from Malikboy in Pagbilao to Santa Catalina in Atimonan, the town of …

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) remains optimistic about keeping its ongoing grid projects on track despite encountering challenges. “Despite challenges being encountered in right-of-way acquisition and permitting, with the support of relevant government agencies, we are optimistic that we are on track to finish these projects in the pipeline,” the NGCP said in a statement last week. The …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is confident that the upcoming election ban on government projects will not affect the agency’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. After the first full Cabinet meeting with President Marcos this year, Bautista assured that the DOTr can push through with its activities and projects as these have started long before the election ban. “Iyong election …