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Source: Business World, 24 May 2012 By Franz Jonathan De La Fuente ABOITIZ EQUITY Ventures, Inc. has joined the ranks of local conglomerates keen to broaden their portfolio to include public infrastructure, with a ranking official yesterday airing interest in contracts to build and manage airports and utilities. “Right now, we are keeping our eyes... continue reading

Source: Manila Bulletin, 22 May 2012 By JC Bello Ruiz MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Jejomar C. Binay wants the private sector to help develop the old walled city of Intramuros in Manila into a tourist hub. The Vice President issued his appeal to the private sector in the wake of reports that the historic... continue reading

Source: Philippine Star, 24 May 2012 By Delon Porcalla MANILA, Philippines – Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC)’s Manuel Pangilinan and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president Ramon Ang unveiled before President Aquino yesterday the proposed P45-billion project to connect the North and South Luzon Expressways (NLEX and SLEX). Construction is set to begin late this year. The project involves... continue reading

Source: Rappler, 24 May 2012 MANILA, Philippines – The government’s plan to free up Metro Manila thoroughfares by building new tollways that will connect the north and south Luzon expressways will happen in 2013 as it has yet to finalize the terms of the projects that were proposed by two rival companies. Metro Pacific Tollways... continue reading

Source: Manila Bulletin, 23 May 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The rehabilitation, operation and maintenance (ROM) of the two auxiliary units of the Angat hydroelectric power plant is being offered to interested private sector via the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme. The auxiliary units 4 and 5 of the Angat plant have capacities of 10 megawatts and... continue reading

Source: BusinessMirror, 22 May 2012 Visiting Lord Mayor of London Alderman David Wooton said three British companies engaged in mass transport systems are eyeing investments in the Philippines particularly in major infrastructure projects such as railways, airports and seaports across the country. In a media briefing on Tuesday, Wooton identified the three business firms as... continue reading

Source: Business Mirror, 21 May 2012 By Jennifer Ng Barring hitches in the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board, the P9.76-billion Light Railway Transit Line 2 East Extension Project is headed for implementation. The LRT extension was one of five projects on transportation, infrastructure and health worth P32.67 billion, which were approved by the... continue reading

Source: Rappler, 21 May 2012   MANILA, Philippines – A rail project that will connect east of Manila to various strategic commercial, industrial and educational districts in the capital city is one step closer to being approved after a key review agency gave its nod. On Monday, May 21, the National Economic and Development Authority... continue reading

Source: Manila Bulletin, 21 May 2012 By Edu Lopez   MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board recently approved five projects on transportation, infrastructure and health worth P32.67 billion. These projects aim to build and rehabilitate vital infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and hospitals to improve the delivery of basic services... continue reading

Source: NEDA, 21 May 2012 The Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board recently approved five projects on transportation, infrastructure and health worth PhP32.67 billion. These projects aim to build and rehabilitate vital infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and hospitals to improve the delivery of basic services and movement... continue reading