Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed that China will continue to support the Duterte administration's flagship infrastructure modernization program and, perhaps more urgently, its aim to locally produce vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Xi Jinping of China and...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government will continue to invest heavily in infrastructure projects next year, but at the same time provide essential funding support to foster socioeconomic recovery. In a statement, the DBM said Monday, August 23, that the national...
Anna Mae Y. Lamentillo In the second quarter of 2021, Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 11.8 percent, the highest since the fourth quarter of 1988. The biggest contributor to the increase was the construction sector, which is pegged at 25.7 percent. It was followed by...
A modern government media facility will soon rise in the Visayas after an allocation of ₱ 200 million has been approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo/PCOO) Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar...
Disbursements amounting over P4.2 billion for various infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been suspended by the Commission on Audit (COA) for being made ‘without proper and complete supporting documents.” Infrastructure worker COA released on...
If you want to be part of the Duterte administration's flagship "Build, Build, Build" program, here's your chance. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar takes a selfie with Build, Build, Build workers. (Photo from Mark Villar's Facebook) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar...
What's better than looking at a beautifully rendered image of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) in "Minecraft" form? Being able to compare it beside a photo of the real thing, that's what! (Photo from Build Build Build Minecraft Philippines) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)...
THINKING PINOY RJ Nieto We're in a crisis. Kids can't attend face-to-face classes. While some are lucky enough to belong in families that can afford to hire private tutors, the reality is that most parents in the country have no other choice but to teach their kids themselves. Yes, some less...
The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong across Pasig River finally opened Thursday, July 29, and will start catering to traffic Friday, July 30. (MANILA BULLETIN) “Despite the challenges, DPWH delivered its commitment for the July opening of the modern...
Due to the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian has announced that Beijing will donate more to increase the country's vaccine supply. Huang made this announcement in his remarks during the inauguration of the China-funded...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo I am writing this column as we prepare for the inauguration of the Pantaleon-Estrella Bridge this July 29 — a project bombarded by criticism and fake news since it started construction in January, 2019. I remember announcing the closure, dismantling and transfer of...
President Duterte turned the spotlight on China and the workers for making the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge a reality, saying the national government really had nothing to do but supervise the project. President Duterte leads the inauguration of the China-funded Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge in Makati on...
