Construction

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the construction of the Bucana Bridge Project, a 1.34-kilometer, four-lane, six-span structure expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in Davao City. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain reported to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan that the project, also known as the Davao River Bridge Project, is now nearly 80% complete. Implemented …

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is initiating the rehabilitation of the EDSA busway, allocating P253 million for the first phase of the project. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday invited to bid for the design and build contract for the first leg of the rehabilitation of busway stations. The DOTr will spend P252.8 million for the upgrade of four bus stops, …

The Philippine government has secured financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth USD 1.45 billion for the Malolos-Clark Railway Project (MCRP). ADB Philippines Country Director Pavit Ramachandran said the MCRP is one of ADB’s biggest financing projects in the Asia and Pacific region. “We are proud to partner with the government in making the vision of a world-class mass …

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Institute opened two new facilities aimed at advancing precision medicine in the country, particularly in the treatment of cancer last week. “Many of our kababayan fighting life-threatening illnesses face a sobering double burden: the high cost of care, and the grim prognosis that often accompanies late or limited treatment. It is …

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced last week it would work with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ensure local government units enforce stricter building permit regulations to brace for deadly quakes. “We have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with them, possibly urging them to issue reminders to our local government units, especially the …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a design and build committee and a technical working group to do the preparations for the tender of the P27-billion Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC) project. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the two groups would assist the special bids and awards committee (SBAC) in undertaking the procurement or selection of …

The Philippine Navy (PN) is preparing for the possible occupation of the Grande and Chiquita Islands once these are declared as military reservations. “The thrust right now of the PN is to prepare for eventual occupation or preparation of the land that will be awarded through a presidential proclamation declaring Grande Island (and) Chiquita Island as military reservations,” PN spokesperson …

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the expansion of Siargao Airport, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced last week. According to the agency, Dizon expressed frustration over the airport’s congestion during his recent inspection, saying that the facility was too cramped for travelers. “Tututukan natin ang expansion at pagpapaganda ng Siargao Airport bilang isang international gateway na nagpapakita ng lumalaking …

A Madrid-based multinational corporation focused on infrastructure and renewable energy has begun its construction for Contract Package 2 of the South Commuter Railways Project (SCRP) last week. Acciona, the multinational company has partnered with DM Consunji Inc for the said project.  Acciona, which has a strong track record in railway projects, including the 160-kilometer Madrid–Seville High-Speed Rail Line, is bringing …

The Philippines is becoming a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia by firms moving away from China, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a statement released to media entities, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga explained, “Under the current Trump 2.0 trade regime, the C+1 (China Plus One) strategy seemingly has evolved into C+1+1 (or C + 2), …