Tag: infrastructure
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Cebu and Bohol Sisterhood Agreement to Drive Economic Growth in Central Visayas
The Regional Development Council of Central Visayas (RDC-7) has thrown its full support behind a sisterhood agreement between Cebu and Bohol, viewing it as a crucial step towards sustained economic growth in the region. This comes at a time when Central Visayas faces the departure of Negros Oriental and Siquijor to the newly established Negros…
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Benguet Water Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Enhance Water Supply
In a concerted effort to meet the rising demand for water, the Baguio Water District (BWD) and La Trinidad Water District (LTWD) are intensifying their initiatives to expand water sources and production. During a recent press conference titled ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ held at the BWD office in Baguio City, BWD’s general manager, engineer Salvador…
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New Road Project Set to Boost Tourism in Antique’s ‘Little Baguio’
The completion of a 1.3-kilometer road connecting Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio in Antique is expected to significantly increase tourist visits to the area known as ‘Little Baguio.’ San Remigio Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. highlighted in a recent interview that the new road will cut the travel time from Iloilo City to Aningalan by…
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DPWH Allocates PHP468 Million for Infrastructure at Eastern Visayas Universities
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has committed to enhancing the educational landscape in Eastern Visayas by investing PHP468.14 million in infrastructure projects for state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the region. This initiative, set to commence in 2025, is part of a broader effort to upgrade educational facilities across the Philippines. The…
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New P10-M Tourist Rest Area Breaks Ground in Antique
In a significant boost to Antique’s tourism, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new PHP10 million Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the upland Barangay Aningalan, San Remigio. The event, held on November 21, 2024, was led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who emphasized the TRA’s role in enhancing tourist convenience…
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Bidding for P1.2 Billion Negros Occidental Water Project Postponed to December
The bidding deadline for the P1.2 billion Negros Occidental Bulk Water Supply Project has been shifted to December 11, as announced by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson. The decision to extend the deadline came after a request from the Public-Private Partnership Center, aiming to give bidders more time to prepare their documentation. Governor Lacson expressed hope…
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New Roads Boost Agricultural Connectivity in Southern Negros
In a significant development for the agricultural sector in southern Negros, two new farm-to-market road projects have been inaugurated, enhancing connectivity for farmers in La Carlota City and Pontevedra. The projects, funded by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), were officially opened on November 14, 2024, by key officials including Arnulfo Figueroa, Lucrecia Taberna, Jose…
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Negros Power Initiates Groundbreaking Underground Cabling in Bacolod
Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has officially launched the Lacson Street Underground Distribution System Project in Bacolod City, marking a significant step towards modernizing the city’s infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, attended by key figures including Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, and…
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Legazpi City’s New Mayor Outlines Ambitious Infrastructure and Urban Development Plans
Legazpi City’s newly appointed mayor, Alfredo Garbin Jr., has unveiled an extensive infrastructure plan aimed at transforming the city’s landscape. Speaking at a press conference at city hall on November 12, 2024, Garbin outlined his vision to enhance public works, health services, education, agriculture, transportation, tourism, water systems, and economic development in the city. Garbin…
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Cebu City Reaffirms Commitment to Complete Bus and Sewerage Projects with World Bank and JICA
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia recently met with representatives from the World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to reaffirm the city’s dedication to completing two major infrastructure projects: the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the city’s sewerage master plan. The discussions took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City…
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