Tag: infrastructure
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Alyansa Candidates Outline Development Plans for San Jose del Monte’s Growth
COMMITMENT TO PROGRESS. At a press conference held at the Lusso Grand Ballroom in Hotel Savano, Savano Park, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, on February 28, 2025, Senate candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition, including Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, Las Piñas City Representative Camille Villar, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, former…
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Philippines and Australia Strengthen Development Partnership
In a significant move to bolster their bilateral relations, the Philippines and Australia have recommitted to their development partnership. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila announced that the inaugural Philippines-Australia High-Level Consultations on Development took place on February 18 at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong City. This meeting was a key…
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Japanese Companies Eyeing Philippine Market Amid Economic Growth and Reforms
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has noted a surge in interest from Japanese companies looking to tap into the Philippine market, driven by the country’s consistent economic growth and recent policy changes. During the Japanese National Day celebration in Taguig City, Ambassador Endo Kazuya highlighted the significance of the newly passed CREATE MORE law, officially…
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DPWH Initiates Major Overhaul of Biliran Bridge After Viral Swaying Incident
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has embarked on a significant PHP28.9-million repair project for the Biliran Bridge, which connects the island province to the Leyte mainland. The repair work commenced more than a month after the bridge gained notoriety online for its alarming wavelike movements. The DPWH Biliran district engineering office confirmed…
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DPWH Initiates Four-Month Repair Project on Biliran Bridge After Viral Swaying Incident
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has embarked on a PHP28.9-million repair project for the Biliran Bridge, which connects the island province to the Leyte mainland. The decision to repair the bridge came over a month after it gained widespread attention online for its noticeable wavelike movements. The repair work, which began this…
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House Speaker Romualdez Commits to Comprehensive Development in Aurora
During the 46th Founding Anniversary of Aurora and the 137th Birth Anniversary of Doña Aurora Aragon-Quezon, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez reaffirmed his dedication to the province’s growth. Speaking at the Provincial Capitol in Baler on February 19, 2025, Romualdez emphasized that no region should be overlooked in the nation’s developmental journey. In his address,…
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New P118.8 Million Bridge in La Union Enhances Regional Connectivity
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently unveiled a new 50-meter bridge in Santol town, La Union, marking a significant improvement in regional infrastructure. The bridge, part of the Santol–San Gabriel (La Union)–Kapangan (Benguet) Road, was officially opened to the public on February 14, 2025, following its completion on October 31, 2024.…
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Agriculture Secretary Advocates for Enhanced Infrastructure to Reduce Farm-to-Market Expenses
In a recent statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the critical role of improved infrastructure in reducing transportation costs for Filipino farmers. Speaking from Manila, he highlighted how better roads and bridges could streamline the agricultural supply chain, thereby lowering the costs associated with moving farm products to markets. Tiu Laurel pointed out…
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Malaysian Government Shows Interest in Cebu City’s Water Dam Projects
CEBU CITY – Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced on Monday that the Malaysian government is keen on supporting Cebu City’s infrastructure initiatives, particularly the construction of dams to enhance the city’s water supply. Garcia revealed that discussions with Malaysian representatives, facilitated by the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce, focused on potential public-private partnerships (PPP) to…
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Agriculture Secretary Advocates for Enhanced Infrastructure to Cut Farm-to-Market Expenses
In a recent statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the critical role of improved infrastructure in reducing transportation costs for Filipino farmers. Speaking from Manila, he highlighted how better roads and bridges could streamline the agricultural supply chain, thereby lowering the costs associated with moving farm products to markets. Tiu Laurel pointed out…
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