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(UPDATED) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. considers the “Build Better More” program as the “pinnacle” of his vision for an “equitable, prosperous and resilient” Philippines.

Ordering concerned agencies to go “full speed ahead” on infrastructure during his 2022 State of the Nation Address, nearly half of the projects are in progress.

The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by Marcos, identified 194 high-impact Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) which cost P8.3 trillion.

Seventy-one of these were carried over from former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.

Of the 194 projects, 119 are in the physical connectivity sector, 44 are in water, 14 in agriculture, while the rest are in digital connectivity, power and energy and other infrastructure.

As of July 13, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said 93 IFPs are ongoing and approved for implementation, nine are for government approval, while 92 are undergoing project preparation and pre-project preparation.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan said projects involving the construction, improvement and maintenance of 1,500 kilometers of national and local roads, 161 bridges and 851 flood control structures were carried out from July to December 2022. The DPWH targets the implementation of 70,000 projects with an P890-billion budget this year.

Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shows that the total infrastructure disbursements for 2022 reached P1,278.5 billion, exceeding the target by 6.6%. For the first four months of 2023, the infrastructure disbursements amounted to P346.9 billion.

Bills to support infrastructure development were also filed in Congress.

The House of Representatives on Dec. 12, 2022 approved on third and final reading consolidated House Bill (HB) 6527, or the Public-Private Partnership Act, which seeks to strengthen PPP for infrastructure and other development projects. Last May, the Senate filed its version, Senate Bill (SB) 2233, that President Marcos certified as urgent.

On May 22, the House of Representatives also passed on third and final reading HB 8078 or the 30-year National Infrastructure Program. It aims to establish a long-term national infrastructure program for the systematic and continuing development of essential infrastructure systems. The Senate version, SB 1563, is still pending.

Both Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon also expect the Maharlika Investment Fund bill to finance the ambitious infrastructure program.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), whose rehabilitation is part of the program, made headlines this year after experiencing three power outages. This prompted Marcos to apologize and ordered the fast-tracking of the airport upgrade.

Here’s how the president fared in his seven promises on infrastructure:

Promises

Upgrade and create more international airports to help decongest Manila airport

Status: In progress

“To boost our tourism industry, we will first and foremost make basic developments such as road improvements for easier access to tourism spots. We will also upgrade our airports and create more international airports to help decongest the bottleneck in the Manila Airport.”

(SONA 2022)

Update: 07/19/2024

Four projects for airport construction and upgrades have been added to the current list of IFPs: the new airports in Baguio City and Cagayancillo in Palawan under pre-project implementation and the upgrade, expansion, operations and maintenance of the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, and the Laguindingan International Airport that have been approved for implementation.
On March 15, the Department of Transportation and the Manila International Airport Authority signed a concession agreement with the SMC-SAP & Company Consortium for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Still under the pre-construction phase, land development works for the project have started. The new Manila International Airport project, handled by San Miguel Aerocity Inc., has started its land development.
In 2024, the government allocated P7.5 billion for the construction, upgrade, expansion, or rehabilitation of 22 airports across the country. In a Senate hearing last May on the issues surrounding the country’s international and domestic airports, former Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri described the airports as “the weakest links” in the government’s tourism efforts.

Update: 07/17/2023

Of the 194 IFPs, 14 are for the building and enhancement of air transport infrastructures. These include the creation of new airports – the P735.63-billion New Manila International Airport PPP project, the New Zamboanga Airport, the P17-billion New Dumaguete Airport and the New Siargao Airport.
The rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is among the priority projects. Last April, the Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC) submitted a P267-billion unsolicited proposal for NAIA’s rehabilitation to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). On June 2, the DOTr and MIAA submitted a joint proposal for the solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project for NAIA’s upgrade.
Airport development projects in Naga, Busuanga, Bukidnon, Antique, Laoag and Tacloban are also undergoing project preparations, while the Air Traffic Services – Air Navigational Services project and the airport development projects in Southern Palawan and Masbate are under the pre-project preparation stage.
On Sept. 28, 2022, Marcos officially opened the P19.25-billion New Passenger Terminal Building at Clark International Airport, which broke ground in December 2017.
Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista said the target is to complete several airport projects worth P1 trillion this year.

Promote undiscovered tourist spots in the country

Status: In progress

Continue ongoing projects beneficial to the public

Status: In progress

“Once again, I will not suspend any of the ongoing projects as those have already been shown to be of benefit to the public that they serve.”

(SONA 2022)

Update: 07/19/2024

Two more IFPs continued from the previous admin were completed: the Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in the Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay Project and the Flood Risk Improvement and Management Project for Cagayan De Oro river.
Other IFPs carried over from the previous administration are in the works, such as the Davao City Bypass construction with a 22% completion rate as of June, the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road with 95% of its construction activities complete, and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project that was 74% complete as of January.
Four IFPs from the previous administration were delisted: the Davao City Expressway, Digital Transformation Centers (Upgraded “Tech4ED” Project), Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project and Iconic Bridge Projects for Socio Economic Development, Phase I. They were delisted because they were not a top priority in the implementing agency’s budget or not endorsed under the Public Investment Programs and Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure Program.

Update: 07/17/2023

Out of the 194 IFPs under the government’s infrastructure program, 71 were continued from Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build.” Among these ongoing projects are the 71.13-km Subic Clark Railway, 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge that is 73% completed, Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge and UP PGH Cancer Center Project.
This year, Marcos also inaugurated the previous administration’s projects such as the North Luzon Expressway’s (NLEX) Connector Caloocan-España Section, the first phase of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Project and phase 1 of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road project in Northern Samar.
Marcos likewise attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project in October 2022 and the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project in February.

Sustain infrastructure development spending at 5% to 6% of GDP

Status: In progress

Complete approved railway projects: North-South Commuter Railway System, the 33-kilometer Metro Manila Subway Project, the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway System, the 12-kilometer LRT-1 Cavite Extension, the 23-kilometer MRT-7, and the Common Station that will connect LRT-1, MRT-3 and MRT-7.

Status: In progress

“This Administration is committed to finish building the current portfolio of investments: approved railway projects such as the North-South Commuter Railway System, the 33-kilometer Metro Manila Subway Project, the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway System, the 12-kilometer LRT-1 Cavite Extension, the 23-kilometer MRT-7, and the Common Station that will connect LRT-1, MRT-3 and MRT-7.”

(SONA 2022)

Update: 07/19/2024

The North-South Commuter Railway System’s (NSCR) Tutuban-Malolos, Malolos-Clark and Manila-Calamba sections have 40.89%, 30.22% and 4.75% construction progress, respectively, as of April. The project’s Banlic Depot in Calamba, Laguna broke ground on June 13. The NSCR’s partial operation is now slated for 2027, a year later than its original plan.
As of April, the Metro Manila Subway Project’s construction progress is at 13.77% but it has also been facing right of way issues; the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is 98.2% complete; the rail component of MRT-7, which also faces right of way concerns, is 69.86% complete, while the Unified Grand Central Station is 83% finished.

Update: 07/17/2023

The construction of the 147-km North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System that will connect Clark, Pampanga, Bulacan and Laguna to Metro Manila, currently the largest railway project in the country, is ongoing. As of January, the 53-km Malolos-Clark, Tutuban-Malolos and the Solis-Calamba segments are 40%, 55.7% and 31.9% complete respectively.
On Jan. 9, the construction of the first contract package of the 33-km Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) started following the launch of the tunnel boring machine in Valenzuela City. The MMSP will have 17 stations connecting Valenzuela City to Parañaque City and a spur line that leads to the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City.
The first phase of the 12-kilometer Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension Project is nearing completion, with an 83% progress rate as of end-March. It is expected to open in September next year.
The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7), which would connect Light Rail Transit Line 1 with MRT-3 and MRT-7, is undergoing construction. As of June 14, the project is almost 62% completed, according to the San Miguel Corporation.
The Unified Grand Central Station, a project that began construction in 2019, was supposed to open in May, but was postponed due to unresolved technical issues. Located in North Edsa, Quezon City, it will link four train lines in Metro Manila – Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7), and the Metro Manila Subway. Work is still ongoing and is expected to be completed by quarter two of 2023.

Integrate Mindanao, Panay and Cebu Railway Projects as vital parts of transport and communications systems

Status: Stalled

“Larger scale railway systems like the 102-kilometer Mindanao Railway Project; the Panay Railway Project; the Cebu railway system will be integrated as a vital part of our transport and communications systems.”

(SONA 2022)

Update: 07/19/2024

Last February, Marcos said the Mindanao Railway Project had been stalled due to lack of funding after negotiations for Chinese loans were dropped. As the search for funding sources continues, pre-construction activities have commenced and its feasibility study is getting overhauled.
The bidding and submission of eligibility documents was conducted for the consulting services for the Panay Railways’ feasibility study in May.
The Cebu Monorail Transit System Project, meanwhile, remains under initial evaluation by the DOTr, according to the PPP website. This has been the case since July last year.

Update: 07/17/2023

The 102-km Mindanao Railway Project Phase 1 is among the ongoing IFPs that were carried over from the previous administration. The project will construct a non-electrified, single-track rail running through Digos, Davao and Tagum. Earlier this year, phases 2 and 3 of the project secured funding for their respective feasibility studies. On April 12, Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez said that the government is waiting for China’s Export-Import Bank’s response on the official development assistance fund being requested for the project.
The 117-kilometer Panay Railway is still under the pre-project preparation stage as of April 2023. In January, the DOT said it has secured funding for its feasibility study.
The 27-kilometer Cebu Monorail Transit system was among the shelved railway projects of the Duterte administration that Marcos promised to continue. It is under initial evaluation by implementing agency according to the PPP Center’s website.

Improve road and transport systems through projects such as Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Davao High Priority Bus System, Ilocos Norte Transportation Hub, and El Nido Transport Terminal

Status: In progress

“We will also continue to improve our roads and transportation systems in key cities throughout the country through various projects such as the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Davao High Priority Bus System, Ilocos Norte Transportation Hub, and the El Nido Transport Terminal.”

(SONA 2022)

Update: 07/19/2024

As of February, the civil works for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit package 1 is almost 60% complete. Its Package 1, planned to open this July, however, has been indefinitely delayed since June due to heritage protection disputes.
On Feb. 27, Marcos led the ceremonial signing of the civil works for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, previously called the High Priority Bus System Project. The civil works consist of five bus depots, three bus terminals, more than a thousand bus stops, a driving school, bus lanes, pedestrian lanes, and signages.
The Ilocos Norte Bus Transportation Hub started construction last February while the Local Government of El Nido, on April 6, discussed with the DOTr and the project contractor updates on the El Nido Transport Terminal that is still under the pre-construction stage.

Update: 07/17/2023

A 13.18-kilometer bus lane designed to enhance the urban passenger transport system’s overall performance in the province, the construction work for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – package one began after Marcos led its groundbreaking on Feb. 27. As of June, 23% of package 1’s dedicated lanes have been completed and the construction for package 2 is planned to start in early 2024.
On July 1, Marcos witnessed the formal signing of the agreement between the government and the Asian Development Bank for the P73.3-billion Davao High Priority Bus System (HPBS). With a total of 1,105 modern buses, HPBS will cover 29 routes and 672 kms of roads connecting key areas within Davao City and Panabo City.
Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Manotoc announced on May 11 that a government lot committed for the construction of affordable houses in the province will also host the Php 380 million Ilocos Norte Transportation hub under the DOT. It is an intermodal terminal with multi-level platforms for various modes of transportation.
On June 21, the El Nido LGU, along with DOT representatives, conducted a three-day project implementation and knowledge-sharing workshop for the El Nido Public Transport Terminal.

Check The Sources

On upgrading and creating more international airports to help decongest Manila airport

National Economic and Development Authority, Infrastructure Flagship Projects, accessed July 9, 2024

Public-Private Partnership Center, SMC-SAP & Company Consortium signs NAIA PPP Concession Agreement…, March 18, 2024

Public-Private Partnership Center, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Public-Private Partnership Project, accessed July 9, 2024

San Miguel Corporation, New Manila International Airport (NMIA), accessed July 9, 2024

Public-Private Partnership Center, New Manila International Airport (Bulacan International Airport), accessed July 9, 2024

Senate of the Philippines, Poe: PPP the way to go for PH airports, May 15, 2024

Senate of the Philippines, Troubling state of airports, May 14, 2024

Senate of the Philippines, Public Hearing of the Committee on Public Services Quick Notes, May 14, 2024

On promoting undiscovered tourist spots in the country

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Department of Public Works and Highways Strategic Infrastructure Programs And Projects, May 27, 2024

Department of Budget and Management, General Appropriations Act 2024, Dec. 23, 2023

Department of Budget and Management, General Appropriations Act 2023, Dec. 26, 2023

Department of Public Works and Highways, Status of Contracts – Report for Stakeholder, accessed July 9, 2024

Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH Paves Access Road to Mount Cagua in Cagayan, March 25, 2024

Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH Completes Boulevard Project in Abulug, Cagayan, April 13, 2024

On continuing ongoing projects beneficial to the public

National Economic and Development Authority, Infrastructure Flagship Projects, accessed July 9, 2024

Sunstar, Bypass Project 22% complete, June 11, 2024

Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH Reveals Plan To Decongest Traffic In Metro Manila, April 10, 2024

Department of Public Works and Highways, Inauguration NLEX-SLEX Connector, Caloocan-Espana Section, Jan. 23, 2024

Department of Public Works and Highways, NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project, accessed July 9, 2024

Daily Guardian, Jalaur River dam project nears completion, set for 2025 opening, March 2, 2024

National Economic and Development Authority, List of New IFPs, May 2023

National Economic and Development Authority, New and Delisted IFPs list, February 2024

Presidential Communications Office, NEDA Board approves 23 new projects under the Build-Better-More Program…,Feb. 27, 2024

On sustaining infrastructure development spending at 5% to 6% of GDP

Department of Budget and Management, National Government Disbursement Performance As Of December 2023, accessed July 9, 2024

Department of Budget and Management, National Government Disbursement Performance For The Month Of March 2024, accessed July 9, 2024

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Going Above And Beyond: Propelling Economic Growth through the FY 2024 National Budget, May 27, 2024

Department of Budget and Management, Medium-Term Fiscal Program, March 22, 2024

On completing approved railway projects

Philippine Information Agency, Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas – DoTr, June 4, 2024

Department of Transportation-Philippines, DOTr breaks ground NSCR’s Banlic Depot in Calamba, June 13, 2024

ABS-CBN News, North-South Commuter Railway partial operations pushed back to 2027: DOTr, June 13, 2024

Department of Transportation-Philippines, Sec. Bautista: NSCR’S Malolos to Clark Partial Ops in 3Q 2026; Full Ops in 2029, March 3, 2023

Philippine News Agency, Metro Manila Subway on track for 2029 partial ops, March 7, 2024

Light Rail Manila Corporation, LRT-1 Cavite Extension Ph1 nears completion, June 7, 2024

Business World, Completion of SMC’s MRT-7 delayed on RoW issues in Bulacan segment — DoTr, May 20, 2024

Philstar.com, MRT-7 to partially operate with 12 stations by end of 2025 following delays, June 5, 2024

GMA Integrated News, San Jose del Monte LGU seeks MRT-7 route realignment, Ted Cordero, May 22, 2024

GMA Integrated News, MRT-7 hits nearly 70% progress rate — DOTr, May 24, 2024

Presidential Communications Office, Open Forum by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns, April 10, 2024

On integrating Mindanao, Panay and Cebu Railway Projects as vital parts of transport and communications systems

Department of Transportation, Watch: Acceleration progress for Mindanao Railway Project for a more connected, seamless travel, Feb. 9, 2024

Philippine Daily Inquirer, PH quits seeking Chinese loan for Mindanao rail, Oct. 26, 2023

Business World, DoTr still seeking funding for Mindanao Rail project, June 10, 2024

GMA Integrated News, DOTr starts Mindanao Railway Project amid search for P81 billion funding, Feb. 6, 2024

GMA Integrated News, DOTr ‘overhauling’ Mindanao Railway Project, June 12, 2024

Department of Transportation-Philippines, The Department of Transportation (DOTr) requests for expression of interest…, May 10, 2024

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Public-Private Partnership Center, Cebu Monorail Transit System Project, accessed July 9, 2024

On improving road and transport systems

Sunstar, Cebu BRT phase 1 almost ’60 percent’ complete, Feb. 16, 2024

Cebu Daily News, What’s the future of Cebu BRT? Phase 1 completion now uncertain, June 21, 2024

Philippine News Agency, BRT office to tap Cebu university for archeological impact study, March 28, 2024

Philippine Communications Office, PBBM reaffirms commitment to develop Davao Region through ‘Davao Public Transport Modernization Project’, Feb. 7, 2024

Philippine Information Agency Davao Region, The Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP)…, Feb. 15, 2024

Philippine Communications Office, Speech by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area, May 17, 2024

Philippine News Agency, Ilocos Norte transport hub to benefit almost 5K transport groups, Feb. 6, 2024

Philippine Information Agency, Soon-to-rise transport hub terminal in Ilocos Norte features roof garden, commercial spaces, Feb. 8, 2024

PIA Ilocos Norte, A roof garden in a central terminal hub? Whoa, Feb. 2, 2024

Mayor Edna Gacot-Lim, Meeting with DOTR Asst. Sec. James Melad, with LGU El Nido officials…,April 26, 2024

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Department of Transportation Philippine Economic Briefing, May 27, 2024

Presidential Communications Office, Opening Remarks of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the High-Level Dialogue – Investing in Infrastructure for Resilience, Jan. 19, 2023

National Economic Development Authority, Overview of the Infrastructure Flagship Projects under the Build-Better-More Program, March 8, 2023

Bongbong Marcos Official YouTube channel, BBM VLOG #239: Build Better More Program, March 18, 2023

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National Economic Development Authority, As-delivered Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at The Manila Times Midyear Economic Forum 2023, June 27, 2023

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Presidential Communications Office, Press Briefing of Ms. Daphne Oseña-Paez with DPWH Secretary Manual Bonoan, March 14, 2023

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Senate of the Philippines, Senate Bill No. 2233, May 23, 2023

Philstar.com, Marcos certifies Public-Private Partnership bill as urgent, June 14, 2023

CNN Philippines, Marcos certifies as urgent Public-Private Partnership bill, June 14, 2023

Panay News, New PPP bill certified as urgent, June 15, 2023

House of Representatives, House passes bill providing for a 30-year national infrastructure program, May 22, 2023

Philippine News Agency, House OKs 30-year nat’l infrastructure program, land use bills, May 22, 2023

House of Representatives, House Bill No. 8078, May 22, 2023

Senate of the Philippines, Senate Bill No. 1563, Nov. 29, 2022

Presidential Communications Office, MIF vital to accelerate implementation of gov’t infra projects – National Treasurer, June 3, 2023

Department of Finance, Diokno presents Maharlika Investment Fund as tool for economic development, Feb. 24, 2023

ABS-CBN News, NAIA operations back to normal following New Year’s Day crisis, Jan. 1, 2023

Inquirer.net, No lesson learned? Senators dismayed by yet another airport flop, May 1, 2023

Rappler, Power outage hits NAIA Terminal 3 again amid airport privatization talks, June 9, 2023

CNN Philippines, Marcos sorry for NAIA New Year’s Day mess, seeks faster airport upgrade, Jan. 6, 2023

Presidential Communications Office, PBBM orders DOTr to fast-track air traffic management systems upgrade, Jan. 6, 2023

On upgrading and creating more international airports

Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Philippine air transport infrastructure: State, issues, government strategies, April 13, 2023
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Philippine News Agency, New Dumaguete airport capable of serving millions, Feb. 4, 2023
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Status of CAAP & DOTr (downloaded) projects, Feb. 28, 2023
GMA News Online, Manila International Airport Consortium seeks 25-year concession period, June 19, 2023
Manila Bulletin, MIAC unveils P267-B NAIA dev’t masterplan, June 19, 2023
Department of Transportation Official Facebook page, DOTr and MIAA submit NAIA solicited PPP project for NEDA board approval, June 2, 2023
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GMA News Online, DOTr eyes completion of P1-trillion worth of airport projects in 2023, Oct. 10, 2023
The Philippine Star, DOTr allots P600 million to upgrade 7 airports, Nov. 8, 2022

On promoting undiscovered tourist spots in the country

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Philippine Information Agency, DPWH naipatapos na ang P5M access roads sa bayan ng Gloria, June 15, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH completes tourism road leading to hot spring destination in Naval, Biliran, March 14, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH-DOT develops agri-tourism road in Talisay, Negros occidental, Feb. 9, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH paves road to Binadlan Falls in Negros Occidental, Feb. 28, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, Paved tourism road improves accessibility in Gigantes Island, Jan. 31, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, New access road to boost tourism, marine economy in Makato, Aklan, Jan. 23, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH improves road to boost agro-tourism in Dinalupihan, Bataan, Dec. 7, 2022
Philippine Information Agency, DOT-DPWH Convergence projects sa Bulacan, nakumpleto na, Aug. 6, 2022

On continuing ongoing projects beneficial to the public

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Build Better More: A Glimpse into the Philippines’ Infrastructure Program, June 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge Project in Northern Mindanao Now at 69%, May 10, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, DPWH ramping up accomplishment of Panguil Bay Bridge Project at 73%, July 6, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways, PBBM Spearheads Milestone Ceremony for Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project, March 31, 2023
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Presidential Communications Office, PBBM graces the inauguration of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector from Caloocan to España, March 27, 2023
Presidential Communications Office, Speech by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the inauguration and opening of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Segment A, July 1, 2023
Presidential Communications Office, PBBM inaugurates the long awaited ‘Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project’ in Northern Samar, July 14, 2023
Department of Public Works and Highways Official Facebook page, Inauguration of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project, July 14, 2023
Presidential Communications Office, Speech by President Ferdinand R. Marcos at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project, Oct. 27, 2022
Philippine Information Agency, President Marcos leads the groundbreaking of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) Project – Package 1, Feb. 27, 2023

On sustaining infrastructure development spending at 5% to 6% of GDP

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Philippine News Agency, PPP Act, Maharlika fund to help ramp up infra spending, June 7 2023
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Department of Finance, Franchise Asia Philippines 2023 Conference: “Franchising Fast Forward,” June 7, 2023
Business World, Gov’t could boost infra spending to 12% of GDP, June 8, 2023

On completing approved railway projects

Asian Development Bank Philippines Official Facebook page, North-South Commuter Railway, Nov. 9, 2022
Department of Transportation Official Facebook page, Excited ka na ba sa mas kumportable…, Feb. 28
Inquirer.net, Metro Manila Subway construction begins, Jan. 10, 2023
Philippine News Agency, DOTr breaks ground on 2 more Metro Manila subway stations, April 28, 2023
Philippine News Agency, LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 on track for completion by Q4 2024, April 14, 2023
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Inquirer.net, San Miguel seals P100-billion loan deal for MRT 7 project, June 29, 2023
ABS-CBN News, Opening of common station for train lines postponed anew, April 12, 2023
Philippine Information Agency, DOTr: Unified Grand Central Station to open soon, June 17, 2022
Department of Transportation Official Facebook page, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary Jorjette Aquino…, April 14, 2023

On integrating Mindanao, Panay and Cebu Railway Projects

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Sunstar Davao, Construction of railway targeted to start in Q1 2023, Jan. 1, 2023
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Bombo Radyo Philippines, Unang phase ng Mindanao Railway Project, sisimulan na ngayong 2023, Jan. 16, 2023
Philippine Information Agency, CDO segment railway project gets P100-M fund for feasibility study, Feb. 23, 2023
Inquirer.net, PH to gauge 2 regional train plans for PPP viability, Feb. 20, 2023
Pulso ng Bayan, Mindanao Railway Project sa Davao na aprubado ni FPRRD, nakalimutan na nga ba?, April 12, 2023
Panay News, Panay Railways attracts more investors, Jan. 23, 2023
National Economic Development Authority, Regional Development Council VI approves the WVRDP 2023-2028, March 24, 2023
National Economic Development Authority, NEDA Western Visayas presents the WV RDP, 2023-2028 at LLPDC Regional Convention, April 5, 2023
Business Mirror, Govt will prioritize big-ticket transport projects–Marcos, Jan. 10, 2023
GMA News Online, DOTr secures over $6M fund for feasibility studies of railway projects, Jan. 9, 2023
Business World, PHL obtains $6M to fund rail feasibility studies, Jan. 9, 2023
Philstar.com, Marcos mum on ‘short term’ plans for commuters, mobility groups say, July 26, 2022
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House of Representatives, Committee Daily Bulletin, March 21, 2023

On improving roads and transport systems

Philippine Information Agency, World Bank eyes 2nd extension for Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project loan, July 4, 2023
Cebu City Government, Mayor Rama lauds realization of BRT dream, Feb. 27, 2023
Philippine Information Agency, PBBM leads groundbreaking of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Feb. 27, 2023
The Freeman, After DOTR Gives 10% advance payment: BRT work continues, June 16, 2023
SunStar, DOTr coughs up P90M; contractor to continue work on Bus Rapid Transit, June 15, 2023
SunStar, CBRT Package 2 construction ‘to start in 1st quarter of 2024, June 4, 2023
Presidential Communications Office, Speech by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the ceremonial loan agreement signing of the DPTMP, July 1, 2023
Inquirer.net, Gov’t, ADB ink pact on P73.3-B Davao Public Transport Modernization project, July 1, 2023
Department of Transportation Official Facebook page, Landmark $1B loan to fund FOTr’s Davao Public Transport Modernization Project signed, July 5, 2023
Davao City Government, City Government of Davao ready to implement Davao Bus Project, July 5, 2023
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Mayor Edna Gacot-Lim Official Facebook page, The Municipal Government of El Nido…, June 21, 2023

Infrastructure

Promises

Upgrade and create more international airports to help decongest Manila airport

Upgrade and create more international airports to help decongest Manila airport

Promote undiscovered tourist spots in the country

Promote undiscovered tourist spots in the country

Continue ongoing projects beneficial to the public

Continue ongoing projects beneficial to the public

Sustain infrastructure development spending at 5% to 6% of GDP

Sustain infrastructure development spending at 5% to 6% of GDP

Integrate Mindanao, Panay and Cebu Railway Projects as vital parts of transport and communications systems

Integrate Mindanao, Panay and Cebu Railway Projects as vital parts of transport and communications systems

Improve road and transport systems through projects such as Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Davao High Priority Bus System, Ilocos Norte Transportation Hub, and El Nido Transport Terminal

Improve road and transport systems through projects such as Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Davao High Priority Bus System, Ilocos Norte Transportation Hub, and El Nido Transport Terminal

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