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Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023

The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

DA forms working teams for infrastructure projects

The Department of Agriculture has formed three teams within the department to oversee the undertaking of infrastructure projects that would boost food production nationwide......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan

The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Razon unit strengthens exposure in water infrastructure

The Razon Group’s joint venture with a privately owned Australian construction company plans to beef up its presence in the water infrastructure space to support its growth in the coming years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank

Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

NEDA approves 23 new priority infrastructure projects

The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved the inclusion of 23 projects in the list of infrastructure flagship projects to be prioritized under the current administration, bringing the total cost to P9.14 trillion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

DENR, DPWH to expedite Mindanao resilient infrastructure programs

Mindanao-wide resilient infrastructure programs will be expedited amid recent disasters in the region, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

DPWH, DOTr vow to enhance collaboration on infrastructure projects

The Marcos administration is ramping up key infrastructure projects via enhanced collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Infrastructure damage hits P588.4 million in Davao, Caraga

Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides following heavy rainfall spawned by the northeast monsoon and trough of a low-pressure area in Davao and Caraga regions since Jan. 28 has reached P588.4 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges

The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects

Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Infrastructure spending hits lowest level in November

Government spending for infrastructure dropped to a year-low in November last year even after state agencies were ordered to catch up on their expenses to boost economic growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget

CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

DBP lends P2 billion for Palawan infrastructure projects

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a P2-billion loan financing to the local government of Palawan for vital public infrastructure projects including the upgrade of road network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines urged to improve broadband infrastructure

The Philippines will need to pursue and implement reforms aimed at encouraging competition and investments to improve its broadband infrastructure, according to a World Bank study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Extreme heat closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide

Hena Khan, a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital city.'There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,' she said. 'Teachers can't teach, students can't concentrate. Rather, our lives are at risk.'Khan is one of more than 40 million students who have been.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Romualdez pinakikilos mga gov’t agency sa baha

Kakausapin ni Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez ang mga miyembro ng Gabinete ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos upang paghandaan ang posibleng pagbaha sa Metro Manila at iba pang panig ng bansa kaugnay ng paparating na La Niña. The post Romualdez pinakikilos mga gov’t agency sa baha first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings

Continuing killings, repression, and the prevailing impunity in the Philippines are among the key findings reported by human rights group Amnesty International (AI)-Philippines. The post Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024