Officials from the Department of Transportation (DoTr), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (LGU) were hosted in a quadripartite meeting by the Government Service Insurance System on 18 December 2024.
Discussed in the meeting were milestones reached in realizing the Project HUB proposal, including next steps to be taken in 2025.
Also in the same meeting were representatives from the Presidential Management Staff to oversee President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instructions.
Project HUB is the proposed intermodal transport facility that will rise by 2026 on a 3-hectare property owned by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Quezon City.
The building of such facility is a directive from the President who has prioritized innovative infrastructure solutions to address Metro Manila’s worsening traffic condition and improve connectivity.
Presided by GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso, the meeting highlighted the collaborative efforts of four government entities to ease traffic concerns, enhance mobility, and support economic development in Quezon City and nearby areas.
MMDA chairman Romando Artes, DoTr Assistant Secretary Leonel Cray de Velez, presidential management staff director Joanna Micah Eufemio, and representatives from the Quezon City local government unit, including Assistant City Administrator Alberto Kimpo and City Planning Head Dr. Jose Edgardo Gomez Jr. joined Veloso at the year-end meeting.
“Guided by President Marcos’ directive, we have a unique opportunity to transform the GSIS Quezon City property into a strategic transportation hub that will improve daily commutes, addressing mobility issues with innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions,” Veloso said.
The meeting agenda included updates on Project HUB’s Terms of Reference from the DoTr and exchanges among stakeholders to refine the project’s details to include the immediate operation of a temporary transport facility by next year while the more detailed study and plan for the permanent transportation hub is being done.
“Collaboration is the foundation for this very important project. Together, we are not just building a transport hub --- we are laying the groundwork for progress and drive our nation forward,” added Veloso.
The meeting concluded with all parties reaffirming their commitment to advancing the project as it aligns with the administration’s vision of sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions sooner rather than later.