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NIA pushes PPPs for P800 billion worth of projects
September 21, 2022 — MANILA, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is pushing for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for around P800 billion worth of irrigation projects nationwide. Continue Reading...
BIZ BUZZ: From Aboitiz … to KPMG … to PPP
September 21, 2022 — The new head of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines is upbeat about the prospects of PPP projects as an economic growth driver of the country, which has been implementing measures to regain its footing amid the pandemic. Continue Reading...
Macquarie unit to invest $1.2B in Laguna floating solar facility
September 12, 2022 — Macquarie Capital, through Singapore-based Blue Leaf Energy Asia Pte Ltd., is investing at least $1.2 billion or about P68.3 billion in a 1,300-megawatt floating solar plant on Laguna Lake. Continue Reading...
Gov’t eyes insurance firms’ investments for infrastructure
September 5, 2022 — THE MARCOS administration is eyeing investments from public and private insurance companies to support its ambitious infrastructure program amid a fiscal crunch, the country’s finance chief said. Continue Reading...
Transport infrastructure works are being planned for the Philippines
August 25, 2022 — New transport infrastructure projects that are being planned for the Philippines have now been approved officially. The Philippines Government has given the go head for the works, which will be for Northern Samar Province. Continue Reading...
PNR cancels bids for 3 projects after finding them ‘non-feasible’
August 23, 2022 — THE Philippine National Railways (PNR) has canceled procurement for three projects, including a P1.8-billion design and build contract relocating track between Solis and Sucat stations, which were declared “no longer feasible.” Continue Reading...
CAVITEX C5 Link flyover extension, now open
August 16, 2022 — CALOOCAN CITY, (PIA) -- Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista joins MVP Group of Companies Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral in the inauguration ceremony and drive-through inspection of the CAVITEX C5 Link flyover extension, last Saturday, Aug. 13. Continue Reading...
CAVITEX C5 Link Flyover Extension linking Taguig and Parañaque now open to motorists
August 15, 2022 — The CAVITEX C5 Link Flyover Extension was opened to motorists on Sunday, August 14. This will shorten the travel time from Taguig City to Parañaque City and vice versa, according to a report on GMA News' Unang Balita on Monday. Continue Reading...
2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in The Philippines
August 9, 2022 — Following where China has been spending and investing its Belt & Road Initiative capital can provide FDI clues and reveal new opportunities in recipient countries. Continue Reading...
Higher water rates loom in Metro Cebu
July 25, 2022 — CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Residents of Metro Cebu were told to brace for higher water bills starting in the middle of next year. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District has announced the need to increase its water rates to “sustain its operations.” Continue Reading...
Lusaran water project on track to operate by Sept - MCWD
July 24, 2022 — CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) promised anew that the P1-billion Lusaran Bulk Water Project will start serving consumers by September. Continue Reading...
Gov’t seeks bidders for Davao depot contracts for city’s bus system
July 21, 2022 — THE GOVERNMENT has started soliciting bids for the design and construction contract for two depots of the Davao High Priority Bus System Project.
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MCWD lacks supply to address demand for water
July 14, 2022 — THE Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) announced that it lacked 330 million liters or 330,000 cubic meters of water supply per day to accommodate the needs of its consumers within its franchise area. Continue Reading...
Bids solicited for P1.80-billion PNR track relocation project
July 4, 2022 — THE GOVERNMENT has started seeking bidders for a P1.80-billion design-and-build contract to relocate track on the Solis-Sucat segment of the North South Commuter Railway Extension (NSCR-EX) project. Continue Reading...
WATER SUPPLY CRISIS AVERTED; Flo Water, MPIW settle ‘third party’ row
June 15, 2022 — ILOILO City – Bulk water supplier Flo Water Resources Iloilo, Inc. and Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) quickly settled yesterday a dispute that led to the disruption of water supply in this city and three adjacent towns beginning Monday afternoon. Continue Reading...