Japan's aid agency plans to extend additional loans and grants to the Philippines to not only sustain infrastructure development but also strengthen defenses in disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines chief representative Takema...
President Marcos has asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to focus on projects that will positively change people's lives following the substantial cut in the appropriations for its programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) in the 2025 national budget. Malacañang photo Marcos...
The operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has introduced a new fleet of vehicles to support ground operations at the country's main gateway in a bid to improve convenience and ensure the safe and efficient flow of movements amid the reported increase of passenger volume...
The country's main gateway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), served 50.1 million passengers in 2024, according to its operator, New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC). In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 2, the company said the figure was 10.4 percent higher than the 45 million passengers...
The national government is poised to surpass its infrastructure spending target for the year, fueled by the rapid implementation of various projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a report, the DBM said overall infrastructure disbursements are projected to hit P1.54...
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) operator is preparing for a surge in travelers this holiday season, with passenger numbers expected to exceed those recorded during Undas and the same period in 2023 due to increased travel demand. In a statement on Saturday, Dec. 21, Ramon S. Ang, New...
President Marcos said that the newly signed agreements for five infrastructure projects in the country will have a transformative impact on the lives of Filipinos, especially those living in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, and Siargao. MPC pool Marcos said this as he witnessed the signing of various...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) led by China has extended to the Philippines two loans totaling $232.18 million (over P13.6 billion) to support the Marcos Jr. administration's ambitious "Build Better More" program. The Beijing-based AIIB disclosed on its website last week that its...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million loan to support the government’s public-private partnership (PPP) projects, aiming to bolster infrastructure development, advance climate action, and enhance economic competitiveness. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 13, the Manila-based...
Prime Solar Solutions Corp. (Prime Solar), a subsidiary of Prime Infra, has activated its 128-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) plants in Tanauan, Batangas, and Maragondon, Cavite, a step towards full commercial operations. Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infra president and chief executive officer, said the move...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) have partnered to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with sustainable and reliable energy solutions. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 9, Meralco said the partnership aims to address NAIA's persistent power issues and...
Travelers passing by the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) will soon have a more seamless journey after the tollroad’s operator, SMC Infrastructure, announced the successful incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into its active toll gates. SMC Infrastructure, a subsidiary of conglomerate San...
