The P133-billion worth of projects recently approved by the government respond to the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, which is to generate employment and massive investment in infrastructure to attain inclusive and sustainable growth, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said over the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Projects to boost jobs, investments
March 26, 2012
NAIA 1 2nd worst airport in the world
January 18, 2012
THE Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 (NAIA 1) again made headlines in the international arena, but in a bad way.
NAIA 1 was adjudged by travel guide Frommer’s as the second worst airport in the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Malacañang embarks on P142-billion infra binge
January 3, 2012
THE administration of President Benigno Aquino 3rd has lined up almost P142-billion worth of infrastructure projects that are scheduled for implementation beginning this month, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad revealed on Monday. Read the rest of this entry »
Govt to build all transport projects
September 30, 2011
The Transport Department said Thursday it will build all its infrastructure projects and will not entertain proposals from the private sector to reduce cost. Read the rest of this entry »
ADB outlines problems of past infrastructure projects
July 21, 2011
PAST public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the Philippines were “unsuccessful” mostly because of lack of transparency, competition and preparation, according to a study by the Asian Development Bank. Read the rest of this entry »
P750-B up for infra projects
June 10, 2011
THE Department of Public Works and Highways on Thursday said that the government will spend about P750 billion for infrastructure projects. Read the rest of this entry »
Yearender: DPWH lays groundwork for transformation
January 4, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson spent the first six months of his term implementing reforms in the agency often rated as the most corrupt and controversial. Read the rest of this entry »
Government spends only 1.5% of national expenditures on local infrastructure
October 25, 2010
THE government allots only 1.5 percent of its total expenditures to local infrastructure, despite the growing need to boost the roads and bridges in the rural areas. Read the rest of this entry »
Infra projects to sustain RP’s growth
August 29, 2010
MANILA, Philippines – Britain-based Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) said the strong economic growth in the Philippines can be sustained if the government immediately undertakes infrastructure projects. Read the rest of this entry »
Government needs P3.126 trillion to fund infra projects
August 26, 2010
MANILA, Philippines – The government needs an estimated P3.126 trillion worth of investments to finance various infrastructure projects from 2009 to 2013, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. Read the rest of this entry »
