Construction

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is finalizing plans to build ports across the archipelago to improve inter-island trade and travel. PPA said it is ready to spend P32.39 million to hire consultancy services for the development of feasibility studies and master plans for around 10 select ports. The ports included in the contract will be built in Davila, Pasuquin, Ilocos …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) MIMAROPA is fast-tracking the construction of the Victoria-Sablayan road project to provide easier accessibility between Oriental and Occidental Mindoro. DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Director Engr. Gerard Pacanan, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas recently, said the project is one of the priority projects of the government as it will make transportation to and …

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said more private firms have expressed interest in building affordable housing through the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. In particular, DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said Megawide Construction Corporation has committed to undertake the 4PH project in Imus City, Cavite. Acuzar said the participation of reputable private contractors like …

Budget hotel Red Planet has just opened its 14th branch at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City last May 30. Red Planet Executive Officer Florent Humeau said the branch is the first affordable hotel in BGC, which is projected to become a revenue earner for the company. Humeau also boasts the property’s significance of connectivity and entertainment during one’s …

Senators are looking forward to their new home as construction of the new Senate building (NSB) in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig nears completion. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Accounts, said that there was a consensus among senators that they move into the NSB in January 2025 instead of the earlier schedule in July this …

Pangasinan looks forward to boosting its local economy and attracting more tourists to their area as the planned 42.76-kilometer expressway linking the eastern and western sides of the province is underway. About three kilometers of the P34-billion Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEx) have already undergone backfilling to form part of the four-lane expressway that starts from Binalonan town to the capital …

Due to the growing demand for air travel, concessionaire led by San Miguel Corp (SMC) is set to build a new passenger terminal at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in three years. SMC President and CEO Ramon Ang said the project would enable Filipinos to feel the benefits of privatizing NAIA as early as possible. The New NAIA Infrastructure …

Around two dozen solicited projects are being processed by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for submission to the National Economic and Development Authority-Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC) for approval. In a press conference, PPC Center Executive Director Ma. Cynthia Hernandez said that out of more than 180 infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs), around 45 are PPPs. “These are in various stages of development. …

To improve connectivity of remote islands and beef up economic and disaster resilience, an additional 200 seaports worth a total of P12.5 billion are being programmed across the country up to 2028. Transportation Undersecretary for maritime sector Elmer Sarmiento said these terminals were just small in capacity to accommodate the needs of fishing boats and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels. “We have …

Recognizing its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan, the provincial government of Batanes announced recently the construction of a civilian port that will be funded by the United States. Batanes Gov. Marilou Cayco said that the US Army will arrive in April to further discuss the plan that aims to accommodate Filipino workers from Taiwan in the event of a …