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DOTr creates new office to fast-track big-ticket projects
February 27, 2025 — MANILA – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday ordered the creation of the Flagship Project Management Office (FPMO) to manage and fast-track priority transportation infrastructure projects. Continue Reading...
Sweden, PH tackles disaster response, transportation projects
February 27, 2025 — The Swedish government and the Philippine government discussed disaster preparedness and developments in the transport sector in a recent meeting. Continue Reading...
DA chief: Better infrastructure to slash farm-to-market costs
February 17, 2025 — MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday underscored the need for a better infrastructure to lower transport costs for farmers. Continue Reading...
Business group warns against removing EDSA bus lane
February 9, 2025 — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has cautioned the government against dismantling the EDSA Bus Carousel, urging instead the revitalization of existing Mabuhay Lanes. Continue Reading...
DOTr to expand active transport projects
January 30, 2025 — MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will expand its Active Transport program to make roads inclusive for cyclists and pedestrians. Continue Reading...
Transport Infrastructure in the Philippines: From Plans to Actual Allocation
January 6, 2025 — The Philippine government historically underinvested in transport infrastructure, but this began to change a few decades ago when the country's financial position became relatively more favorable. Continue Reading...
DOTr extends bid interest deadline for transport master plan
December 17, 2024 — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has extended the deadline for submission of expressions of bid interest for the 30-year Philippine Transportation System Master Plan (PTSMP). Continue Reading...
Big-ticket transport projects to promote sustainability –DOTr
December 11, 2024 — MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday highlighted several completed and ongoing big-ticket transportation projects that will contribute to the government’s efforts toward environmental sustainability. Continue Reading...
Philippines’ Infrastructure Leap: Bridging islands, cutting time, 9 things going right
November 27, 2024 — Manila: In the Philippines, drama courses through its veins — spilling into its soap opera-like politics and centuries-old struggles. Continue Reading...
ADB Supports Regional Connectivity, Resilient Infrastructure with Laguna Lakeshore Project
November 7, 2024 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved financing of up to almost $1.7 billion to help build a climate-resilient 37.5-kilometer (km) expressway along the Philippines’ biggest lake to promote regional connectivity, reduce travel time between the capital Manila and Laguna province... Continue Reading...
Philippines, South Korea seal deals for 3 big infra projects
October 10, 2024 — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok recently signed agreements for the financing of three big infrastructure projects that will enhance mobility and support economic development in Luzon and Visayas. Continue Reading...
Philippines’ ICT Department Seeks Bigger Budget for Data Center Infrastructure
September 3, 2024 — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has called for a significant increase in funding to accelerate the development of data center infrastructure within the Philippines.
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Infrastructure push, employment to drive growth — ESCAP
August 27, 2024 — PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth will be driven by infrastructure investments, strong employment and improved domestic demand this year, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said. Continue Reading...