METRO Manila is constantly evolving, and at the heart of its next phase of urban growth is one defining artery: C5. Once regarded simply as an alternative to EDSA, C5 has transformed into a powerful growth corridor—anchoring major infrastructure projects, thriving business districts, and master-planned communities. Rising at the center of this transformation is Haraya Residences, a modern vertical gated …
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THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Government of Sweden, through its development finance institution Swedfund, signed a grant agreement to strengthen the country’s public transport system. The initiative will establish national bus standards designed to improve safety, quality, and inclusivity in urban public transport across the Philippines. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying: “Today’s …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the allocation of about P9.6 billion for the construction of 4,000 classrooms nationwide to address the shortage of learning spaces. Marcos announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to formalize a partnership to accelerate classroom construction and address the backlog. The …
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THE Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to move forward with the expansion of their economic zone venture in Tarlac. Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. said the clearance enables the two parties to formalize definitive agreements for TARI Estate, their joint venture covering a 184-hectare (ha) property owned by HI subsidiary Tarlac Terra Ventures …
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THE Alpha Distinct Development Solutions, Inc. is honored to receive the Special Citation for Waste Diverters from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under the 2026 EPR Recognition Program: Celebrating Achievements and Milestones. This recognition affirms our commitment to waste diversion, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable solutions that support the Zero Waste to Nature vision of the Philippines. …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. expects interest in large-scale data center investments to accelerate following his discussions with executives of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based DAMAC Digital, which is looking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market. DAMAC Digital is studying plans to build what could become the Philippines’ largest data center in Laguna, a project officials said …
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THE Department of Transportation (DOTR) has acquired a total of 90.76 percent right-of-way (ROW) and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025, while clearing at least 56 percent of land for free and buildable right-of-way for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System north segment. President Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to speed up the …
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To ensure continuous flow of raw water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces, a P1.93-Billion worth of aqueduct is being constructed and expected to be completed next year. Patrick James Dizon, department manager of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, said the construction will also provide additional raw water transmission capacity. “The construction is ongoing for the replacement aqueduct,” Dizon …
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The Department of Energy said Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc. is facing P24 billion in fines for its failure to deliver nearly 12,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) over the last two years. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, in a press briefing, said “out of the 17,904 MW of terminated contracts for 2025 and 2024… Solar Philippines would be 11,427 …
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A YEAR-round exhibition of Philippine products across home and lifestyles, fashion and accessories, traditional arts and crafts, food and beverage, and wellness, reflecting nation’s heritage, creativity, and design excellence dubbed as Likhang Filipino starts to let the public experience the heart of Filipino craftsmanship. One of the excited participants is the tandem of couple Michelle Bautista-Tañada and Noel Tañada where …
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