The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has urged the country’s electric cooperatives (ECs) to adhere to the amended rules set forth by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the approval of capital expenditures (capex) before key projects are implemented in their respective service...
The Public-Private Partnership Center Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF) Committee on Friday, Feb. 17, approved a total of P200 million for the feasibility studies of the Mindanao Railway Phase 3 (Northern Mindanao) and the San Mateo Railway. The PDMF is a revolving fund managed by...
PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (right) tells the Department of Public Works and Highways on Thursday, Feb. 16, they are ready to secure workers in critical areas to ensure government infrastructure projects are uninterrupted. (Zaldy Comanda) CAMP DANGWA, Benguet –...
Vice President Sara Duterte does not forget where she came from, assuring the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) that it has the support of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in bringing progress to the region through various “big-ticket projects.” Vice President Sara Duterte is the...
The government's big ticket infrastructure projects will not just benefit local commuters but will also boost tourism in far-flung areas, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista told the Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) on Wednesday, February 15. In fact, these...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed to support the Philippine government's infrastructure projects that are focused on socio-economic development, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Sunday, Feb. 12. During his state visit in Japan, President...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday, Feb. 10, that it has completed the construction of three multi-purpose buildings in Concepcion, Tarlac which will enable the holding of public service activities of the benefit of residents there. DPWH logo DPWH Tarlac Second...
Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. and Indian Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, Feb. 7, granting the Philippine government $50,000 each for its quick impact projects. In a press briefing, Abalos...
The establishment of a P6-billion dedicated cancer hospital in Manila has been approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The NEDA, which is chaired by President Ferdinand...
The assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) remains with the government even if the private sector manages its operations, should plans to privatize the country's main gateway push through. Department of Transportation (DORr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista issued the statement today,...
NLEX Corporation will continue to invest this year in major infrastructure and enhancement projects for the country’s economic growth, President J. Luigi L. Bautista announced Tuesday, January 10. Foremost in its list are the NLEX Connector and Candaba Third Viaduct. The entire NLEX Connector...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will hold a six-day training in a bid to enhance the capabilities of its district engineers on the accessibility audit in connection with the law that seeks to provide a safer and more comfortable mobility of the persons with disabilities (PWDs)....
