Tag: infrastructure development
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Iloilo’s Sunset Boulevard Set to Open, Promising Traffic Relief and Leisure
The much-anticipated Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, stretching from Barangay Tabucan in Mandurriao, Iloilo City to Barangay Cagbang in Oton, is gearing up for its grand opening to vehicular traffic on January 24, 2025. This PHP2.261-billion project, officially named the Iloilo River North Bank Road, is a testament to the region’s commitment to improving infrastructure and quality…
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Negros Electric and Power Corp. Plans to Illuminate More Remote Areas in Central Negros Over Next Three Years
In a significant move towards enhancing rural electrification, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has announced plans to extend electricity to more remote communities within its franchise area over the next three years. This commitment follows the successful connection of three sub-communities to the grid in December 2024, marking a pivotal step in the…
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President Marcos Urges Swift Action on Ilocos Irrigation Project
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the critical need to expedite the PHP37.5 billion Ilocos Norte-Ilocos Sur-Abra Irrigation Project (INISAIP), describing it as long overdue. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, with Marcos at the helm, greenlit the project during their 23rd meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila on December 17, 2024.…
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PHP227 Million School Building Projects Launched in Iloilo to Enhance Educational Facilities
In a significant move to bolster educational infrastructure, Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded the groundbreaking of school building projects across eight schools in Iloilo City and province. The ceremony, held at Iloilo National High School on December 13, 2024, marks the beginning of construction aimed at readiness for the upcoming school year. The initiative, attended…
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President Marcos Jr. Inaugurates NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct, Boosts Regional Development
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officiated the opening of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Candaba 3rd Viaduct in Pulilan, Bulacan on December 10, 2024. This new five-kilometer viaduct, positioned between two existing bridges, links the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, enhancing regional connectivity. MANILA – President Marcos Jr. highlighted the significant role of…
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Angeles City Unveils Modern Pampanga Public Market to Boost Commerce
Angeles City, Pampanga, celebrated the grand opening of the newly constructed Pampanga Public Market on Friday, November 29, 2024. The PHP400 million project, which spans 30,685 square meters, was inaugurated by Senator Imee Marcos, Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., and Representative Carmelo Lazatin II of Pampanga’s 1st District. The market replaces the previous structure that was…
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PHP500-Million Water Project Set to Alleviate Water Scarcity in Tacloban by Early 2025
TACLOBAN CITY – A significant step towards resolving water scarcity in Tacloban City is on the horizon with the anticipated completion of a PHP500-million water transmission line project by early 2025. This initiative, known as the Filter C Transmission Line Project, is expected to boost the city’s water supply by an additional 10 million liters…
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Bacolod City Considers New Traffic Measures to Optimize Economic Highway
Bacolod City is actively seeking strategies to enhance the utilization of the newly inaugurated Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, who leads the city’s traffic and transportation committee, has announced that the City Council is currently reviewing a study from the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD). This study proposes limiting…
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Cebu BRT Project Removes Structures Near Historic Capitol
In a significant move, the management of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has dismantled steel structures, including poles and roofing, near the historic Cebu capitol. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia confirmed that he was informed about the removal through a letter from the project manager, Norvin Imbong. The decision to remove these…
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