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Tycoons bag P102-B Naia project
17 September, 2018 at 17:00
With this original proponent status from the Department of Transportation (DoTR)—which gives the Naia “superconsortium” the first crack at the project under a 15-year concession period…
[OPINION] Just do it!
13 September, 2018 at 10:46
I just found out that former DOTC secretary Jun Abaya tried to get approval of Phase 2 of the NAIA Terminal 2 rehabilitation, but was supposedly rebuffed by then DOF secretary Cesar Purisima and then Tourism secretary Mon Jimenez.
Gov’t to proceed with multi-airport plan
28 August, 2018 at 16:00
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reiterated its commitment to pursue a so-called multi-airport strategy for Metro Manila and nearby areas in the wake of the recent Xiamen Air incident…
[OPINION] A virtual co-presidency
15 August, 2018 at 10:34
Two heads are better than one. This is particularly true if the two heads complement each other. Mutual respect is also necessary to make it work.
NAIA Consortium gains headway in rehab proposals
10 August, 2018 at 14:51
The consortium of seven conglomerates has secured from the government its much sought-after original proponent status (OPS) for its plan to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Cavite government’s Sangley airport plan gets green...
3 August, 2018 at 16:56
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has given the green light to the Cavite provincial government’s plan to build an airport at the former US naval facility at Sangley Point, Cavite.
Cavite airport plan moves a step forward
2 August, 2018 at 09:55
The Duterte administration is moving forward with the review of the province of Cavite’s proposed $9.3-billion (P500 billion) airport project in Sangley Point—a potential alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).
[OPINION] DOTr approves NAIA Consortium
23 July, 2018 at 17:00
One of President Duterte’s promises during his campaign is to fervently help the poor. This can only be achieved by making the Philippines more inclusive through effective transportation connectivity in our country.
Business cites issues ahead of 3rd SONA
23 July, 2018 at 13:00
Businessmen will perk up their ears as President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today amid improvements in state finances as well as perceived mounting overheating and political risks
[OPINION] System Failure
22 June, 2018 at 15:28
The economic managers were in Japan this week to finalize plans to borrow significant amounts of money to finance Build Build Build.
[OPINION] Setting priorities
19 June, 2018 at 11:40
Now that she has been overwhelmingly confirmed by the Commission on Appointments, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat is starting to set her priorities. There are so many things to do after two non-productive years and there are urgent matters demanding attention right away.
[OPINION] At last, a decent airport
11 June, 2018 at 10:49
At the inauguration of Mactan Terminal 2, I heard the President say, “sana ang Davao meron ding airport na tulad nito.” Umasa ka pa, Mr. President.
Airport project up for Neda Board nod
24 April, 2018 at 13:30
San Miguel Corp.’s proposed “aerotropolis” in Bulacan will be up for approval by the National Economic and Development Authority Board (Neda) chaired by President Duterte on Wednesday, after which it would be subjected to a Swiss challenge.
Naia consortium to revise offer
23 April, 2018 at 13:06
A consortium backed by seven local conglomerates has a clearer path to advancing its offer for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) but it will need to reduce its proposed concession period and likely remove ambitious components such as a new runway in nearby Manila Bay.
