Former Senator Franklin Drilon believes that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) can no longer function in its current state, adding that it 's already a "dead" body due to the President 's inaction. In an interview with Usapang Senado on DWIZ, Drilon stated that with...
BDO Unibank Inc., the Philippines’ largest lender by assets, provided ₱30 billion to help finance Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.’s acquisition of a controlling stake in gas assets previously held by First Gen Corp. In a statement, BDO said the financing accounts for 60 percent of the ₱50...
The news of the purchase of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. by billionaire Lucio L. Co in December of the past year spooked me, coming as it did while I was focused on the continuing downward spin of the equities market and the weakening of the local currency. Yes, Virginia, the acquisition—lock,...
President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
Senator Imee Marcos said there is information that by Jan. 15, charges will be filed against senators and congressmen over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 7, Marcos said that charges have already been drafted against Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Joel...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
As Christmas greetings made the rounds, so did quieter whispers of an unsettling rumor: that a major mining company shareholder is allegedly being groomed to take the helm of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This raises a troubling scenario: Is current Environment...
It appears that the fourth quarter does not bring a promise of a spending rebound on the infrastructure front amid the government’s redemption efforts by committing to tackling graft issues and improving both the probe and validations of existing flood control projects. “Lower infrastructure...
DFNN Inc.’s technology unit has secured a role in the modernization of the Philippines’ primary international gateway, partnering with travel technology giant Amadeus IT Group SA to deploy biometric systems and automated gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The subsidiary,...
Infrastructure projects will be accelerated starting 2026 as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) applies disaster-response construction methods to ensure faster delivery at the right cost and quality, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said. Dizon emphasized that the shift reflects the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral, who served the agency for more than four decades, on Friday, Dec. 19. She was 63. In a statement, the DPWH extended its condolences to Cabral’s...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the long-delayed rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) on Dec. 24, with major construction works scheduled during the holiday traffic break to complete the project within eight months instead of the originally proposed...
