Construction

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The construction of the new Senate Building in Taguig is already delayed by more two years.  Senator Alan Peter Cayetano made the disclosure as he castigated the Department of Public Works and Highways, specifically the Buildings and Special Projects Management Cluster Project Director Soledad Florencio. during a Senate hearing.  “Just like I said, let’s stop reasoning out.No one wants the …

The construction of the Subic-Clark- Manila-Batangas railway, a flagship project of the Luzon Economic Corridor, will start in 2027.  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the US$3.2 billion railway project is projected to boost economic activities across the Luzon Economic Corridor.  “The development of the Luzon Economic Corridor is among the outcomes of the Trilateral Leaders’ …

Construction of the University of Santo Tomas-Dr. William T. Belo Interdisciplinary Research Institute (UST-WiTBIRIn) in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna is now underway.  “The knowledge pursuit motivated by charity contributes to the conservation of the world and growth of the people in the community. This has been the motivation that governs the conduct of research in our University,” said UST Vice-Rector …

The Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Logistical Highway which will serve as the bridge between the agricultural and economic zones and industrial zones has already started.  No less than President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr made the announcement during his visit to the CARAGA region to distribute various government assistance to fisherfolk farmers, and indigent families. last week.  In his speech,President Marcos said …

The government should address the mental health needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).  This was underscored by Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino as she urged the Department of Health to institutionalize the psychosocial counselling of these workers prior to their departure to prepare them for expected struggles while working abroad.  In a letter to DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa,Rep. Magsino said …