A P100 million solar-powered irrigation project is set to be constructed in two towns of Davao Del Norte, according to the National Irrigation Administration-Davao Region (NIA-11). Nelson Sahot, acting division manager of NIA-Davao del Norte Irrigation Management Office, said that the project is expected to irrigate 100 hectares, with the potential to expand to 130 hectares in the villages of …
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Businessman Kevin Wong is diversifying into real estate with his Height Realty Inc. breaking ground for a new exclusive gated residential development in the south of Metro Manila. Height Realty is considered a new player in the property space after Wong, its president and CEO, along with Las Pinas Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery, City Councilors Mark Anthony Santos and Henry …
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The Philippines is hailed as among the fastest-growing construction markets, according to the experts from YCP Solidiance, a business management consultant. Research made by YCP Solidiance showed that the local construction industry is expected to grow by another 9.6 percent until 2025 at a value of US$8.4 billion from the projected increase of 21.2 percent between 2020 and 2023. The …
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CLARK could become a major engine of growth for Central Luzon and the whole country. This was stressed by Senator Mark A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, as he cited Clark’s potential on the back of several high-impact projects in the special economic zone. In a forum held last month, Villar expressed excitement …
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By Jinky Jorgio The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the construction of a multi-billion peso Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange (TITX). DOTr and partner Ayala Land Inc. plan to break ground for TITX before the end of 2024. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the project, originally planned more than a decade ago, could finally begin construction as the government is close …
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The operation of the world-class Bulacan airport has been pushed to 2028 due to the construction delays. San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang admitted that the delays are mostly caused by a lack of “panambak” or backfill. “We are working closely with the government to help us, to allow and give us some panambak. …
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Construction of the off-ramp a new off-ram[ from the NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) to NAIA terminal 3 will start soon after the diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation already secured permits from the Pasay City Government and the Toll Regulatory Board. SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the cost will range from P3 billion to P5 billion depending on whether …
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By Jinky Jorgio A modern American all-day breakfast restaurant featurIng classic American favorites with Cordilleran twists.will soon rise at Camp John Hay in Baguio City The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC) recently signed a contract of lease with Baguio Mountainscapes Inc. (BMI), a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), to develop the 730-square …
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Korean Water Resources Corp., also known as K-Water – a South Korean government agency specializing in national management of water source development. These agreements formalized a partnership between BCDA and K-Water, aimed at developing comprehensive water resource plans for two BCDA projects: New Clark City …
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with a Danish company known for green innovations, recently rolled out the green map for New Clark City’s sustainability. In a joint forum workshop held recently in New Clark City, the BCDA and Danfoss Inc. discussed energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies crucial to BCDA’s commitment to develop New Clark City as …
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