
DBM: Infrastructure spending still down 36 percent
Philippine infrastructure spending fell 36 percent year-on-year to P457 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as tighter procurement reviews and project…
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Philippine infrastructure spending fell 36 percent year-on-year to P457 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as tighter procurement reviews and project…
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In its latest National Government Disbursement Performance report, the DBM said infrastructure and other capital outlays reached P89.6 billion in July, down…
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Reports, however, suggest a potential conflict of interest, particularly concerning Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s alleged connection to Aegis…
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The harvest was good. Yet only 57 sacks remained of the 84 post-harvest due to inadequate and ineffective infrastructure and poor logistics.
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The Philippines joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as its 71st member, strengthening access to climate risk data, technical expertise…
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The developer still calls it resort-style living. There’s water everywhere. Venice with leptospirosis.
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The President on Friday acknowledged that corruption issues have affected economic growth after the government became cautious in releasing infrastructure…
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Discussions centered on resilient infrastructure standards, structural safety and nature-based solutions.
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Implemented by the Local Water Utilities Administration, the Water District Development Sector Project will finance infrastructure upgrades and boost the…
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‘The threat landscape changes faster than any policy cycle. What we are proposing is not a fixed set of rules but a standing capability so that when the next…
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APECO seeks PPP support for major infrastructure projects, including a Pacific-facing seaport, airport, and logistics hub, to position Casiguran as a strategic…
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However, Japanese manufacturers remain hesitant to commit additional capital due to persistent challenges affecting the ease of doing business.
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Effective disaster management still depends on resilient infrastructure, reliable communication systems, trained emergency responders and coordination among…
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The deal transfers ownership of 61 hectares in one of the country’s most strategically important government properties, marking the culmination of years of…
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The result is a common urban condition: infrastructure designed for yesterday attempting to accommodate the demands of today.
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