Infrastructure News
Cavite government’s Sangley airport plan gets green...
3 August, 2018 at 16:56
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has given the green light to the Cavite provincial government’s plan to build an airport at the former US naval facility at Sangley Point, Cavite.
Cavite airport plan moves a step forward
2 August, 2018 at 09:55
The Duterte administration is moving forward with the review of the province of Cavite’s proposed $9.3-billion (P500 billion) airport project in Sangley Point—a potential alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).
Metro Pacific gets original proponent status for...
31 July, 2018 at 14:00
Infrastructure giant Metro Pacific Investments Corp. took a big step forward on its offer to build a 50.4-kilometer toll road that will significantly cut travel time between Manila, Tagaytay and Batangas.
Metro Pacific gets original proponent status for...
31 July, 2018 at 08:00
Infrastructure giant Metro Pacific Investments Corp. took a big step forward on its offer to build a 50.4-kilometer toll road that will significantly cut travel time between Manila, Tagaytay and Batangas.
Gatchalian urges passage of telco bills to...
26 July, 2018 at 15:00
Senator Win Gatchalian on Wednesday urged Congress to prioritize the passage of three bills that would allow for the entry of more players into the Philippine telecommunications sector.
China’s Global Building Spree Runs Into Trouble...
24 July, 2018 at 12:00
Pakistan’s first metro, the Orange Line, was meant to be an early triumph in China’s quest to supplant U.S. influence here and redraw the world’s geopolitical map.
[OPINION] DOTr approves NAIA Consortium
23 July, 2018 at 17:00
One of President Duterte’s promises during his campaign is to fervently help the poor. This can only be achieved by making the Philippines more inclusive through effective transportation connectivity in our country.
[OPINION] No more business as usual?
2 July, 2018 at 15:45
Now that almost all classes are open and the monsoon season is on, the traffic jams are back to their worst. For sure I’m not the only one who, while my car is crawling along the traffic-choked streets, muses about things that are just the stuff of our dreams…
The Arangkada Philippines Fora 2018: Two Industries....
26 June, 2018 at 15:49
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce of the Philippines (JFC) will host two major events this year: the Seventh Anniversary Arangkada Philippines Forum entitled…
[OPINION] System Failure
22 June, 2018 at 15:28
The economic managers were in Japan this week to finalize plans to borrow significant amounts of money to finance Build Build Build.
DoF seeks to improve carriers’ tax
13 June, 2018 at 09:43
The government is reviewing the common carriers tax imposed on international air and sea cargo vessels in hopes of ensuring a level playing field and improving the country’s competitiveness in the sector, the Department of Finance (DoF) said in a statement on Monday.
Mactan’s 2nd terminal best proof that PPP...
11 June, 2018 at 15:00
Thursday’s inauguration of the second terminal of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) proves that public-private partnership (PPP) is an effective means to accelerate infrastructure growth in the country, officials said on Thursday.
[VIDEO] CNN Philippines Presents: Building for the...
7 June, 2018 at 14:07
The so-called Golden Age of Infrastructure is upon the Philippines. It is a period of sustainable growth expected to create more jobs, more opportunities and cut poverty.
[OPINION] Malampaya
16 May, 2018 at 17:00
Oil prices are rising and geopolitical tensions are threatening security of supply. This couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Philippines. Our energy demand is rising in line with economic growth and Malampaya, one of our major energy sources, is running out soon.
