The Philippines' infrastructure sector is set to receive a major boost in foreign investment as Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)—a part of BlackRock and one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors—moves toward finalizing a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). The discussions include GIP’s potential acquisition of a...

Construction giant EEI Corporation recently marked its 50th year as a listed company at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). During a bell-ringing ceremony, the PSE recognized the company’s legacy as one of the leading construction firms to participate in the equity markets through its public listing. “This half a century of our presence in the stock e...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has intensified construction work on the twin-tube mountain tunnels of the 45.5-kilometer Davao City Bypass Construction Project, as excavation of the southbound tunnel nears its breakthrough phase. In an inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain noted t...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reached a major milestone in the Bucana (Davao River) Bridge Project in Davao City with the final concrete pouring of the bridge deck slab, signifying the completion of the project’s major structural components. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, who oversees DPWH Infrastructure Flagship Project...

The construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge, a flagship infrastructure project of the national government, has reached the 40% completion mark, according to a recent progress report by Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan. This milestone reflects th...

Advancing Green skills for Sustainable Industries in the Philippines Over 120 prominent stakeholders from government, industry, and academia gathered at the Fairmont Makati on July 9, 2025, for the "Green Jobs Forum: Sustainability at Work." Hosted by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) in partnership with the German Embas...

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the accelerated construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), particularly the segment stretching from Valenzuela City to Camp Aguinaldo Station, aiming to make the country’s first underground rail line operational by 2028. During an inspection of the Camp Aguinaldo Station site, Marcos em...

A group of technical experts from DPWH’s Technical Services Division conducted a study to determine the stability of the Kamuning Flyover. They reported their findings through an academic paper that they presented last year in December during the GeoCon 2024.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new passenger terminal building of the Caticlan Airport on Monday— strengthening the government’s commitment to building infrastructure that boosts the economy and enhances travel experience. The chief executive said the construction for the new terminal will be completed within ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the construction of the Guicam Bridge Project, a major inter-island connectivity initiative in Zamboanga Sibugay Province. The bridge forms part of the Build Better More infrastructure program and aligns with the Bagong Pilipinas vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for inclusive a...

EEI Corporation, the Yuchengco-led engineering and construction giant, has secured a P15.7-billion contract for the design and construction of the Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC), which is poised to become the largest exhibition and convention center in Southeast Asia. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued the Noti...

In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Bagong Pilipinas” vision for a well-connected, resilient, and inclusive Philippines, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to fast-track the implementation of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP)—a flagship infrastructure initiative that aims to improve connectivity ac...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported rapid progress in the construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge, with the project reaching a 38 percent accomplishment rate—well ahead of its original schedule. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, who oversees DPWH infrastructure flagship projects, reported to S...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is making significant progress on the Bucana Bridge Project — a key component of the Davao City Coastal Road — which aims to ease traffic congestion and enhance regional connectivity throughout the Davao Region. In his inspection report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadai...

Advancing the infrastructure development agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to commence the feasibility study for the Urgent Bridges Construction Project for Rural Development (UBCPRD) Phase II — a major initiative designed to enhance inter-regional connectivity and promote inclusive econ...

Answering the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for public servants to become stewards of good governance, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) has formalized a strategic partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Development Academy of the Philippines(DAP) to implem...