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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.

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.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is privatizing several infrastructure projects in two batches as part of the state’s public-private partnership program (PPP).

The House Committee on Public Works and Highways on Thursday, Nov. 17, approved a substitute bill that aims to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme to expand the use of the program in major government infrastructure projects, such as expressways, railways, and airports, among others.

JAKARTA, Indonesia—After meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. concluded on Tuesday that his first ever visit here was “more productive” than what he had expected.

ILOILO CITY – The proposed expressway on Panay Island will bring more progress to Iloilo and neighboring provinces, according to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.

Senator Sonny Angara expressed support for the recent call of President Marcos Jr. for local government units (LGUs) to work with the private sector in their projects.

Presidential candidate Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson on Wednesday, March 30 told residents of Zamboanga City of his plans to alleviate widespread poverty in the country by refining and streamlining ‘Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’ (4Ps).

The next administration should pursue the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) aggressively as a chance to continue with the infrastructure development to spur the country’s economic recovery after a two-year fight with the COVID-19 pandemic, former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Sunday.

Now that former President Benigno Aquino III is gone, Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, June 27, said his friends and supporters are now “obligated” to tell the truth about his accomplishments.