Tag: infrastructure projects

PBBM: Purchase of local products for future gov’t infra projects a step in right direction

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has said the purchase of local products for future infrastructure projects of the government is a step in the right direction. The President made the comment as he welcomed the proposal of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Infrastructure Cluster to give such priority to locally manufactured building materials. He also ordered the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to closely coordinate with the PSAC in coming up with […]

Mga bayarang hukom, binantaan ni Pangulong Duterte

(Eagle News) — Muling nagbabala si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa mga hukom sa gitna ng kabi-kabilang mga nakalinyang proyekto ng pamahalaan kagaya ng Build, Build, Build infrastructure projects ng administrasyon. Sinabi ng Pangulo sa mga judge na pag-isipang mabuti ang magiging epekto sa mga kaliwa’t kanang government projects sa pag-iisyu ng mga ito ng injunction order kapalit ng pera. Banta ng Pangulo sa mga hukom na umayos at huwag maging daan upang maantala at matengga […]

ADB approves $300M grant-loan for gov’t infrastructure projects

The Asian Development Bank has approved the $300 million grant-loan of the Philippines on its road corridor project. The loan will be used by the government in its infrastructure projects as part of the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration. The grant assistance of the ADB aims to help the government finance infrastructure, implement, and manage public works projects, and strengthen the framework for public-private partnerships. “As such, increasing the size, liquidity and […]

“Golden age of infrastructure: 64 big-time projects eyed by Duterte gov’t

  (Eagle News)– Calling its intensified infrastructure projects, “Build, Build, Build,” President Rodrigo Duterte’s infrastructure managers are embarking on a total of 64 big ticket projects ranging from  major road networks, railway systems and bus rapid transit systems to airport and seaport modernization. The government aims to have the “golden age of infrastructure” under President Duterte, according to the Department of Finance.   Another 15 ongoing projects are being implemented by the Department of Public Works […]

President Aquino approves infrastructure projects worth P63.5 billion

MAY 21 (PND) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has given the green light for vital public infrastructure projects worth P63.5 billion, which would further spur economic development in key growth areas, Malacañang announced on Tuesday. The President approved seven projects when he presided over the 17th meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board at the Palace on Tuesday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said. Approved during the six-hour meeting was the […]