Tag: infrastructure
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Philippines Boosts Kalayaan Island Group Infrastructure with Additional P3.03 Billion
The Philippine government has announced an additional investment of PHP3.03 billion for the development of infrastructure in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), part of the contested Spratly Islands. This funding will enhance the Pag-asa Island airport with PHP1.65 billion and allocate PHP300 million for the Pag-asa shelter port. Additionally, PHP1.08 billion is set aside for…
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Philippines Secures $905 Million Loan from South Korea for Laguna Lakeshore Road Development
The Philippine government has successfully obtained a significant $905.26 million loan from South Korea’s Export-Import Bank (KEXIM) to fund the first phase of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project. This initiative, part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Build Better More program, aims to kickstart civil works this year, with an expected completion date…
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DPWH Pushes Forward with Infrastructure Upgrades in Manila and Muntinlupa
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to enhance the infrastructure in Manila and Muntinlupa through ongoing drainage and rehabilitation projects. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office announced that drainage construction will commence on Friday along A.H. Lacson Avenue’s southbound inner lane, extending from Earnshaw Street. This project will involve a partial…
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DPWH to Enhance Infrastructure in Manila and Muntinlupa with Ongoing Projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced the continuation of essential drainage and rehabilitation projects in Manila and Muntinlupa. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office (NMDEO) and DPWH-Las Piñas Muntinlupa District Engineering Office (LPMDEO) have detailed their plans through social media updates. In Manila, the construction of drainage systems will commence on…
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DPWH Pushes Forward with Infrastructure Projects in Manila and Muntinlupa
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced ongoing drainage and rehabilitation projects in Manila and Muntinlupa. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office (NMDEO) and DPWH-Las Piñas Muntinlupa District Engineering Office (LPMDEO) have detailed their plans through social media updates. In Manila, the construction of drainage systems will commence on the southbound inner…
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President Marcos Jr. Seeks to Restore Funding for Critical Infrastructure Projects Amid Budget Cuts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is actively working to reinstate funding for essential infrastructure projects managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which faced substantial budget reductions in the 2025 national budget. During a recent Cabinet meeting at Malacañang, Marcos highlighted the significant shortfall in the DPWH’s budget, which was cut from…
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Lingayen’s Floodgate and Pump Project Shields 1,400 Families from Flooding
In Lingayen, Pangasinan, a PHP23 million floodgate project in Sitio Aplaya, Barangay Pangapisan North, has already begun to protect around 1,400 families from flooding, despite being only 60% complete. The initiative, inspected by Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark Cojuangco on January 13, 2025, has significantly alleviated a 24-year flooding issue in the area, much to…
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President Marcos Urges DICT to Prioritize Common Tower Program for Enhanced Connectivity
In a directive from Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to place greater emphasis on its Common Tower Program (CTP). This initiative is seen as crucial for extending telecommunication services and improving connectivity throughout the Philippines. During a discussion with DICT Secretary Ivan John…
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Leyte Provincial Board Considers New Rules for Oversized Trucks on Local Roads
In Tacloban City, the Leyte provincial board is actively working on a new set of regulations aimed at controlling the use of roads by oversized trucks. These vehicles have been identified as a major cause of damage to the region’s highways. Senior board member Carlo Loreto highlighted the issue, noting that there has been a…
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