Construction

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) launched a pioneering technology transfer program in South Korea to revolutionize the construction of bridges connecting land and sea such as the proposed 32.47-kilometer Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges (PGN0 project, an infrastructure Flagship Project (IFP) under the ‘Build Better More” Program with funding assistance from the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM). Public Works …

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) recently broke ground for Evo City’s second commercial lot and first office building developments in Kawit, Cavite following the success of Evo City West District and the Residences at Evo City. The Evo City South will comprise a 25-hectare commercial district and a two-tower office complex in Techno hub Evo City that will underscore its status …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will soon have its building in Bacolod City as local officials, along with key police officers, held a ground-breaking of the P25-million police station recently. Lt. Col. Anthony Grande, head of PNP in Himamaylan, said the PNP funded the project and expects it to be completed in one year. Grande said the police station is …

Some P7.5 billion in funding has been earmarked  for the upgrade of 22 airports and aviation facilities, including the one on Pag-asa Island. Makati City Rep. Luis Jose Angel Campos, Jr., Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said that rehabilitation efforts will be carried out under the following budget breakdown: ·      P1.64 billion for Ninoy Aquino International …

The 2024 National Budget has allocated at least P1 billion to speed up the development of protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian pathways. The 2024 budget is a huge jump from the original P500 million proposals for the Active Transport and Safe Pathways Programs (ATSPP), according to Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo. Rillo said the ATSPP assures Filipinos that cycling is …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last week released P550 million for the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). In a statement, the DBM said that Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the issuance of Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) amounting to P550 million to cover the funding requirement for the Out-Patient Department (OPD) Building of NKTI. The department explained …

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is set to put up drug treatment and rehabilitation facilities for each province before he steps down from office. The Chief Executive also aims to establish community-based drug rehabilitation programs (CBDRPs) and Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) in all provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. The Marcos administration announced the plan after revealing that roughly P10.41 billion worth …

Three potential sites are being eyed by the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for its planned proof-of-concept modular nuclear power plant in the country. Meralco Executive Vice President and COO Ronnie Aperoche said the three possible sites are in Talim Island in Rial, San Rafael in Bulacan, and Isla del Provisor located right across Malacañang Palace. The company, Aperoche stated, has …

The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) announced recently that around P12 billion in total funding has been allocated for the government housing program dubbed: “Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino” (4PH). DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar made the announcement as he expressed appreciation for the support of the Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or Pag-IBIG Fund to the …

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is calling for the construction of new power plants in the Visayas to address the increase in power demand in the region. NGCP Assistant Vice President Atty. Cynthia Alabanza said the additional power plants are important to boost the existing capacity, establish reserves, and meet the anticipated boom in investment and population. …