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LOOK: Scale model of tunnel-boring machine for Metro Manila Subway

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 07:03 PM

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the 6.9-meter diameter tunnel-boring machine being considered for the subway project weighs over 600 tons.  Read more »

Economic managers seek 'Build, Build, Build' exemption from Comelec ban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 01:21 PM

Under COMELEC Resolution No. 10429, disbursement of funds for construction of public works is prohibited from March 29 to May 12, 2019. Read more »

DPWH all systems go for Harbor Link opening

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 09:44 AM

The Department of Public Works and Highways is all set for the opening of the elevated portion of the North Luzon Expressway-Harbor Link tollway on February 26, 2019, after conducting a dry-run Wednesday. Read more »

Authorities eye completion of NAIA Terminal 2 renovation by March 2020

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 08:56 PM

Airport authorities said they are looking to finish the rehabilitation of Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by March next year.  Read more »

Phase 1 of North-South Commuter Railway project breaks ground

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 03:40 PM

Construction of the “most ambitious expansion" of the country's railway network will begin less than a month after the loan agreement between Philippines, Japan and partner Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp. was signed last Jan. 23, Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said during the ceremonies in Bulacan.   Read more »

Skilled worker shortage delays 'Build' program, Duterte says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 04:23 AM

"Itong 'Build, Build, Build' medyo atrasado. Walang trabahante," the President said Thursday in a speech during the proclamation rally of ruling party PDP-Laban. Read more »

When will NAIA rehab start? Depends on state review, says consortium member

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 02:16 PM

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the NAIA Consortium are still discussing the “finer details” of the concession agreement for the rehabilitation, Aboitiz InfraCapital vice president Jimbo Reverente told ANC. Read more »

DOTr eyes completion of common station for 4 Metro Manila railways by 2022

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 07:53 PM

Dubbed as the Unified Grand Central Station, the facility will link the LRT-1, MRT-3, the MRT-7 and the Metro Manila Subway.  Read more »

Elevated segment of NLEX Harbor Link to open this month: DPWH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 12 08:44 PM

The 5.65-km NLEX Harbor Link Segment 10 is expected to ease travel between key areas of Metro Manila and northern Luzon via the NLEX.    Read more »

December trade deficit narrows to 3-month low as imports dive

Reuters
Posted at Feb 12 01:14 PM

In December, imports dived 9.4 percent to $8.5 billion, their largest decline in more than 6 years. Read more »

First Filipino-built train rouses pride, offers commuter relief

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 04:02 PM

After more than 5 years of development and testing, the HET is in its final stages of being certified as fit to transport passengers, according to DOST engineer Pablo Acuin, who headed the project. Read more »

ADB sees no rivalry with China-led AIIB

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 09:14 PM

The amount needed for infrastructure in Asia is so big that the two multilateral lenders need to become partners to bridge the funding, said ADB President Takehiko Nakao. Read more »

Hindi pagsama ng infra projects sa election ban, isinusulong

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 03:01 AM

Planong hilingin ng economic managers sa Comelec na huwag nang isama sa public works ban ang isinusulong na infrastructure projects ng gobyerno. Read more »

Higher tax could push cement prices higher: manufacturer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 30 11:03 AM

A provisional tax of P8.40 per bag could bring prices to P185 to P200 per bag, said Philcement president and CEO Eduardo Sahagun. Read more »

Ongoing road projects across Metro Manila cause heavier traffic jams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 11:53 PM

One of the key focus of the government's Build, Build, Build program is to address the worsening traffic in Metro Manila.  Read more »

LOOK: Third set of trains from China's Dalian deployed to MRT tracks

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 08:25 AM

The train set will serve commuters from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Wednesday until Feb. 1, the DOTr said. The vehicle completed recently its 1,000-kilometer commissioning test. Read more »

Target ng gobyerno sa 2019: 1 milyong trabaho

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 08:38 PM

Target ng gobyernong makalikha ngayong taon ng 900,000 hanggang isang milyong trabaho, sabi ng isang opisyal ng Department of Labor and Employment. Read more »

House panel questions route of Metro Manila Subway

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 10:50 PM

MANILA - A House panel is summoning the inter-agency committee that decided the route of the Metro Manila Subway, saying the chosen route was the costliest of three options. Read more »

River crossing

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 10:11 PM

Commuters take a 4-peso boat ride crossing the Pasig River as an alternative means of transportation in Mandaluyong City on Monday. Read more »

'Makati subway project shows opportunity in Build Build Build'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 12:14 AM

Addressing the Philippines' infrastructure gap via the 'Build Build Build' initiative may create opportunities, a leader of the group behind the Makati subway project says.  Read more »