Infrastructure News
Shift in strategy to speed up infrastructure...
10 May, 2018 at 09:28
The government agencies leading massive airport, railway and road projects have vowed to hasten the completion of the crucial infrastructure buildup.
‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’ not possible sans...
8 May, 2018 at 09:20
Relying on government funds and foreign assistance could never be enough to solve the perennial crisis in infrastructure in the Philippines.
[OPINION] Build build build airport na!
4 May, 2018 at 13:30
At last we are moving (or so it seems) on a project that’s so urgently needed.
[OPINION] Priority emergency powers
3 May, 2018 at 14:00
Two weeks ago I talked about speeding up infrastructure. But what is also needed is the emergency powers President Duterte requested, but which Congress has not acted on.
Bulacan airport gets NEDA Board OK
2 May, 2018 at 13:00
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Rodrigo R. Duterte gave the go signal for eight new infrastructure projects, including a P753.63-billion international airport project proposed by San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
[VIDEO] 3rd telco to be named before...
2 May, 2018 at 11:09
3rd telco to be named before year-end: DICT ANC Business Nightly | April 27, 2018 The third major telco player is now only expected to be named
Bulacan airport gets NEDA Board OK
27 April, 2018 at 13:00
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Rodrigo R. Duterte gave the go signal for eight new infrastructure projects, including a P753.63-billion international airport project proposed by San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
Airport project up for Neda Board nod
24 April, 2018 at 13:30
San Miguel Corp.’s proposed “aerotropolis” in Bulacan will be up for approval by the National Economic and Development Authority Board (Neda) chaired by President Duterte on Wednesday, after which it would be subjected to a Swiss challenge.
[OPINION] NAIA Consortium meets with Duterte
24 April, 2018 at 11:28
The battle for the redevelopment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is getting exciting. While the transportation department already rejected the Tieng-Belle tandem’s proposal to develop Sangley and Dennis Uy’s proposal for the Davao airport, it’s still a guessing game for NAIA.
Naia consortium to revise offer
23 April, 2018 at 13:06
A consortium backed by seven local conglomerates has a clearer path to advancing its offer for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) but it will need to reduce its proposed concession period and likely remove ambitious components such as a new runway in nearby Manila Bay.
[OPINION] Tugade turns into Mar Roxas
20 April, 2018 at 10:41
I had a strange feeling it was about to happen. Last week I got my confirmation. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has turned into a Mar Roxas clone. That explains a lot.
[OPINION] Infrastructure for inclusive growth
19 April, 2018 at 18:00
The road to an inclusive economy will be long and hard, but with everyone contributing to the mission, the goal will be achieved in no time. With President Duterte leading the charge for change to happen, we are assured that more Filipinos will experience the growth of our economy.
Cebu losing P1.1 B daily to traffic...
19 April, 2018 at 12:30
The unresolved traffic congestion in Metro Cebu has resulted in at least P1.1 billion in economic losses a day, according to initial results of a study being conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica).
DOTr rejects firms’ unsolicited airport development proposals
18 April, 2018 at 15:00
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given more unsolicited proposals to develop regional airports in the country the thumbs down as the government opts to either stage public bidding or shoulder the cost of development.
