Construction

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a portion of the Baguio City Bypass Road Project, aiming to significantly reduce traffic congestion along Major Mane and Kennon Road. The newly-completed segment covers 0.44-kilometer of the 4.374-kilometer bypass road. This section features widened curves, concrete retaining walls, an open canal for water drainage, sidewalks, a curb, and a …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) admitted that the completion of some flood control projects was delayed due to pending permits and right-of-way issues.  During the Senate’s budget hearing for DPWH, Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III noted that based on a Commission on Audit (COA) report, there were “slippages in flood-control projects in the billions.” Senator Grace Poe, …

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has started developing a 65-hectare in New Clark City that will be the new location of the Philippine Air Force’s  housing complex. In a statement, the BCDA said it broke ground on the project, which will be the relocation site for PAF housing, which is currently located in Air Force City at the …

The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) is bullish about prospects for collaboration with the Philippines on nuclear energy. The United Kingdom had just signed a civil nuclear energy deal with the US at the COP29, while the Philippines just hosted a nuclear supply chain summit earlier this month. “I mean President (Ferdinand) Marcos (Jr.) has indicated that …

By Jinky Jorgio President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking of the Meralco Terra (MTerra) Solar Project, which is set to be the largest integrated solar and battery storage facility in the world. In his speech during the ceremony in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Marcos said the landmark project would position the Philippines as a “leader in renewable energy.” …

By Jinky Jorgio Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. will be awarded the P4.53-billion contract for the operations and maintenance of the new Bohol-Panglao International Airport. This was announced by Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan after no bids were received during the November 11 deadline. “No challenge has been submitted by any challenger during the comparative challenge period for this project,” said Batan, …

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved up to almost USD 1.7 billion in funding for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project (LLRN) to promote regional connectivity and reduce travel time between Manila and Laguna province. In a statement, the ADB said the amount will be used to help build a climate-resilient 37.5-kilometer (km) expressway along the lake.  The ADB …

Manila Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manny Pangilinan, is advancing its nuclear energy strategy through new collaborations with top French institutions. Alongside the Meralco Power Academy (MPA), the company recently visited Université Paris-Saclay (UPS) and several leading nuclear research bodies in France to explore partnerships aimed at bolstering the Philippines’ energy future. Meralco executives, including EVP Ronnie L. Aperocho …

The Philippines should prioritize resilient transport infrastructure planning and operation to improve road quality, reduce travel time, and lower emissions, an official with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said. Weimin Ren, director of the ESCAP Transport Division, explained the Philippines needs to “take a very active role in the regional cooperation on …

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) supports the investigation of the  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)  to determine the impact of increased importation of cement in recent years to the local cement manufacturing sector. “FPI sees this action as a necessary response to the pressures and potential harm to the local industry posed by the surge of imported cement,” …