House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A House measure providing for a 30-year national infrastructure program from 2023 up to 2052 was overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading Monday, May 22. Garnering 254 affirmative votes during plenary session was House Bill (HB)...
The country’s largest construction materials manufacturers issued an appeal to builders and construction companies to “Build Lokal” by patronizing the use of local building materials in their projects over imported products to support the growth of domestic manufacturing. The group issued this...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, March 31, commended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for continuing his predecessor's "Build, Build, Build" program, citing how its expansion can further boost the country’s development. “Let us continue to capitalize on the gains of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. lauded the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector from Caloocan to España, saying the project, once completed, will contribute to the further ease of movement in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Marcos said this as he inaugurated the first section of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that addressing the housing backlog in the country continues to be one of his administration's top priorities as he renewed his order to relevant government agencies to resolve the issue. Marcos said this as he led the ceremonial turnover...
"Ang imprastraktura ay kaunlaran (Infrastructure is progress)." This is why President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. decided to push through with 71 of the infrastructure projects of the previous Duterte administration, saying they would help bring in a better Philippines. Marcos said this after he...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the recently approved 194 high-impact infrastructure projects would create more jobs and invite more investments, eventually leading to his promise of a "new Philippines." Marcos said this after he gave the green light to 123 high-impact...
NIGHT OWL More than six years ago, I was fortunate to be part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build,” the most ambitious infrastructure program of the Philippine government. We were able to complete 29,264 kilometers of roads, 5,950 bridges, 11,340 flood mitigation structures,...
House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto has praised President Ferdinand '"Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for having an infrastructure project masterplan that's not hinged on rushing the completion of the projects before his term ends. House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto (left) and...
Guest Columnist By Teodoro K. Katigbak Our new program for housing has been announced: Build one million homes a year for the next six years How realistic and achievable is this? As a reality check, we can look at our accomplishments over the last 28 years since the housing program was re-launched...
Recognized for her efforts and commitment to speed up the country’s growth, Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo was among Rising Tiger Magazine’s “People to Watch” in 2023. Rising Tigers Magazine's People To Watch 2023 (Photo courtesy of DICT) Upon...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain has presented the Philippines' “build back better’’ approach in the planning for infrastructure projects at the International Recovery Forum (IRF) 2023 in Kobe, Japan. In a statement released on Tuesday, Jan. 31,...
