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First 3 Metro subway stations seen ready by 2022
The initial three stations of the country’s first subway would be operating by May 2022, government officials said Friday, with the right-of-way needed to start building them ready to be delivered by midyear.
“In line with the ‘fast and sure’ approach, the Philippine government processed the loan approvals for this project within six months only, from the National Economic and Development Authority Board approval on Sept. 12, 2017, up to the signing of the loan agreement today. We are targeting May 2022 to begin operation of the first three of the subway stations—Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Highway, Tandang Sora, and North Avenue,” Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said in a speech after the signing ceremony of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s 104.5-billion yen (about P51 billion) first tranche of official development assistance for the P356.9-billion Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1.
The entire central zone will be operational by 2025, including the commercial space for the subway stations that will help defray the cost of operating this facility, Dominguez said.
“The plan for the subway line envisions a north zone that will extend to Bulacan and a south zone that will extend to Cavite. I am confident that the succeeding administrations will get this done,” Dominguez added.
The 30-kilometer underground railroad will run between Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport across 14 stations, with the possible extension of one to two more stations being planned by the Department of Transportation, according to Dominguez.
“The project includes a depot in Valenzuela, electro-mechanical systems and rolling stock, and the establishment of a Philippine Railway Institute. The institute will provide training as well as do research and development on regulation, train operations and maintenance. This will build a corps of expert train personnel to manage not only the subway system but all the commuter rail lines of the country. It is about time that our commuter lines be run by real experts,” Dominguez said.
The detailed engineering design for the subway, which is being funded under a Jica grant, is currently ongoing. The design includes flood management features and applies the best seismic technology available. “We will acquire tunnel boring equipment to hasten the construction period. The Philippine government commits to working on this project ‘25/8’ to get it done at the soonest possible time,” Dominguez added.
For his part, new Jica Philippines chief representative Yoshio Wada said that the Japanese aid agency offered its support to the construction of the subway project so the Philippines could sustain its growth trajectory and improve the quality of life of many Filipinos through seamless mobility and connectivity.
Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John R. Batan told a press conference that since the right-of-way for the project would be mostly subterranean, these would be easier to acquire compared with at-grade or elevated infrastructure projects. —BEN O. DE VERA
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“In line with the ‘fast and sure’ approach, the Philippine government processed the loan approvals for this project within six months only, from the National Economic and Development Authority Board approval on Sept. 12, 2017, up to the signing of the loan agreement today. We are targeting May 2022 to begin operation of the first three of the subway stations—Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Highway, Tandang Sora, and North Avenue,” Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said in a speech after the signing ceremony of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s 104.5-billion yen (about P51 billion) first tranche of official development assistance for the P356.9-billion Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1.
The entire central zone will be operational by 2025, including the commercial space for the subway stations that will help defray the cost of operating this facility, Dominguez said.
“The plan for the subway line envisions a north zone that will extend to Bulacan and a south zone that will extend to Cavite. I am confident that the succeeding administrations will get this done,” Dominguez added.
The 30-kilometer underground railroad will run between Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport across 14 stations, with the possible extension of one to two more stations being planned by the Department of Transportation, according to Dominguez.
“The project includes a depot in Valenzuela, electro-mechanical systems and rolling stock, and the establishment of a Philippine Railway Institute. The institute will provide training as well as do research and development on regulation, train operations and maintenance. This will build a corps of expert train personnel to manage not only the subway system but all the commuter rail lines of the country. It is about time that our commuter lines be run by real experts,” Dominguez said.
The detailed engineering design for the subway, which is being funded under a Jica grant, is currently ongoing. The design includes flood management features and applies the best seismic technology available. “We will acquire tunnel boring equipment to hasten the construction period. The Philippine government commits to working on this project ‘25/8’ to get it done at the soonest possible time,” Dominguez added.
For his part, new Jica Philippines chief representative Yoshio Wada said that the Japanese aid agency offered its support to the construction of the subway project so the Philippines could sustain its growth trajectory and improve the quality of life of many Filipinos through seamless mobility and connectivity.
Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John R. Batan told a press conference that since the right-of-way for the project would be mostly subterranean, these would be easier to acquire compared with at-grade or elevated infrastructure projects. —BEN O. DE VERA
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/247793/first-3-metro-subway-stations-seen-ready-2022#ixzz59z02dqpW
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DOTr says LRT 2 to be completed by third quarter
The Department of Transportation said on Friday that it expects the LRT Line 2 Masinag Extension to be operational by the third quarter of this year.
“By third quarter of 2018, the LRT 2 extension from Santolan to Antipolo will be completed, and will be operational by next year,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
“Soon, you can travel from Manila to Antipolo in just 30 to 40 minutes,” he added.
The P2.27-billion LRT 2 East Extension Project involves the construction of a four -kilometer extension of the existing LRT 2 System from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal.
Two additional stations will be built including the Emerald station in front of Robinsons Metro East and Sta. Lucia in Cainta, Rizal and Masinag station located before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Tugade also said that the construction of the MRT 7 is on track.
“In 2020, this 22-km line, which will have 14 stations, will make it easier for our commuters in Fairview, Commonwealth and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan areas to travel to Manila,” he said.
The P69.3-billion MRT 7 project, which will have 14 stations, is being built by SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc. under SMC’s infrastructure subsidiary San Miguel Holdings Inc.
The 22 km MRT7 rail transit system will connect North Avenue in Quezon city to San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan. Among the areas where stations are to be constructed include: North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose Del Monte.
Upon completion, MRT 7 will accommodate an estimated ridership of 420,000 passengers daily.
The project also has a road component―a 23-kilometer stretch that would start at the Balagtas Interchange of North Luzon Expressway and end in an intermodal terminal in San Jose Del Monte.
This will provide provincial buses with an alternate route to San Jose and will help decongest Edsa.
San Miguel will also build a depot in San Jose del Monte that will house a control center, administrative offices, warehouse and facilities for train cars.
http://manilastandardtoday.com/news/national/261149/dotr-says-lrt-2-to-be-completed-by-third-quarter.html
“By third quarter of 2018, the LRT 2 extension from Santolan to Antipolo will be completed, and will be operational by next year,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
“Soon, you can travel from Manila to Antipolo in just 30 to 40 minutes,” he added.
The P2.27-billion LRT 2 East Extension Project involves the construction of a four -kilometer extension of the existing LRT 2 System from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal.
Two additional stations will be built including the Emerald station in front of Robinsons Metro East and Sta. Lucia in Cainta, Rizal and Masinag station located before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Tugade also said that the construction of the MRT 7 is on track.
“In 2020, this 22-km line, which will have 14 stations, will make it easier for our commuters in Fairview, Commonwealth and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan areas to travel to Manila,” he said.
The P69.3-billion MRT 7 project, which will have 14 stations, is being built by SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc. under SMC’s infrastructure subsidiary San Miguel Holdings Inc.
The 22 km MRT7 rail transit system will connect North Avenue in Quezon city to San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan. Among the areas where stations are to be constructed include: North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose Del Monte.
Upon completion, MRT 7 will accommodate an estimated ridership of 420,000 passengers daily.
The project also has a road component―a 23-kilometer stretch that would start at the Balagtas Interchange of North Luzon Expressway and end in an intermodal terminal in San Jose Del Monte.
This will provide provincial buses with an alternate route to San Jose and will help decongest Edsa.
San Miguel will also build a depot in San Jose del Monte that will house a control center, administrative offices, warehouse and facilities for train cars.
http://manilastandardtoday.com/news/national/261149/dotr-says-lrt-2-to-be-completed-by-third-quarter.html
DOTr says LRT 2 to be completed by third quarter
The Department of Transportation said on Friday that it expects the LRT Line 2 Masinag Extension to be operational by the third quarter of this year.
“By third quarter of 2018, the LRT 2 extension from Santolan to Antipolo will be completed, and will be operational by next year,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
“Soon, you can travel from Manila to Antipolo in just 30 to 40 minutes,” he added.
The P2.27-billion LRT 2 East Extension Project involves the construction of a four-kilometer extension of the existing LRT 2 System from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag in City of Antipolo, Rizal.
Two additional stations will be built including the Emerald station in front of Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City and Sta. Lucia in Cainta, Rizal and Masinag station located before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Tugade also said that the construction of the MRT 7 is on track.
“In 2020, this 22-km line, which will have 14 stations, will make it easier for our commuters in Fairview, Commonwealth and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan areas to travel to Manila,” he said.
The P69.3-billion MRT 7 project, which will have 14 stations, is being built by SMC Mass Rapid Transit 7 Inc. under SMC’s infrastructure subsidiary San Miguel Holdings Inc.
The 22 km MRT7 rail transit system will connect North Avenue in Quezon city to San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan. Among the areas where stations are to be constructed include: North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose Del Monte.
Upon completion, MRT 7 will accommodate an estimated ridership of 420,000 passengers daily.
The project also has a road component―a 23-kilometer stretch that would start at the Balagtas Interchange of North Luzon Expressway and end in an intermodal terminal in San Jose Del Monte.
This will provide provincial buses with an alternate route to San Jose and will help decongest Edsa.
San Miguel will also build a depot in San Jose del Monte that will house a control center, administrative offices, warehouse and facilities for train cars.
“By third quarter of 2018, the LRT 2 extension from Santolan to Antipolo will be completed, and will be operational by next year,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
“Soon, you can travel from Manila to Antipolo in just 30 to 40 minutes,” he added.
The P2.27-billion LRT 2 East Extension Project involves the construction of a four-kilometer extension of the existing LRT 2 System from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag in City of Antipolo, Rizal.
Two additional stations will be built including the Emerald station in front of Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City and Sta. Lucia in Cainta, Rizal and Masinag station located before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Tugade also said that the construction of the MRT 7 is on track.
“In 2020, this 22-km line, which will have 14 stations, will make it easier for our commuters in Fairview, Commonwealth and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan areas to travel to Manila,” he said.
The P69.3-billion MRT 7 project, which will have 14 stations, is being built by SMC Mass Rapid Transit 7 Inc. under SMC’s infrastructure subsidiary San Miguel Holdings Inc.
The 22 km MRT7 rail transit system will connect North Avenue in Quezon city to San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan. Among the areas where stations are to be constructed include: North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose Del Monte.
Upon completion, MRT 7 will accommodate an estimated ridership of 420,000 passengers daily.
The project also has a road component―a 23-kilometer stretch that would start at the Balagtas Interchange of North Luzon Expressway and end in an intermodal terminal in San Jose Del Monte.
This will provide provincial buses with an alternate route to San Jose and will help decongest Edsa.
San Miguel will also build a depot in San Jose del Monte that will house a control center, administrative offices, warehouse and facilities for train cars.
PH, Japan ink loan for Metro Manila subway
The first tranche of a loan for the Metro Manila subway project is in.
Philippine and Japanese officials inked on Friday the ₱51.37-billion (104.53-billion Japanese Yen) loan agreement, meant to kickstart construction for the estimated P355.6-billion project.
It is expected to be repaid within 40 years with a 12-year grace period.
The 25-kilometer underground railway, initially pegged at ₱227 billion, is expected to benefit 370,000 passengers a day. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported a five-kilometer extension was also planned.
According to DOTr, the subway will have 14 stations from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, including two additional stations connected to the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1.
The Philippines was represented by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, and Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan.
Japan International Cooperation Agency Chief Representative Yoshio Wada, outgoing Chief Representative Susumo Ito, and Japan Embassy representative Noboru Kageyama signed for Japan.
Groundbreaking for the subway is set for the end of 2018. Target completion is by 2025, but Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade previously told The Source that he hopes to have three stations operational in the next two years.
The subway is part of President Rodrigo Duterte's "Build, Build, Build" program. The infrastructure plan is one of the administration's efforts against notorious traffic in the Philippines, which has been reported to cost the country ₱3.5 billion a day.
However, some administration critics fear that the excessive costs will leave the Philippines in debt — particularly to China, which committed over ₱382 billion in loans and grants in November 2017.
Philippine and Japanese officials inked on Friday the ₱51.37-billion (104.53-billion Japanese Yen) loan agreement, meant to kickstart construction for the estimated P355.6-billion project.
It is expected to be repaid within 40 years with a 12-year grace period.
The 25-kilometer underground railway, initially pegged at ₱227 billion, is expected to benefit 370,000 passengers a day. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported a five-kilometer extension was also planned.
According to DOTr, the subway will have 14 stations from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, including two additional stations connected to the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1.
The Philippines was represented by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, and Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan.
Japan International Cooperation Agency Chief Representative Yoshio Wada, outgoing Chief Representative Susumo Ito, and Japan Embassy representative Noboru Kageyama signed for Japan.
Groundbreaking for the subway is set for the end of 2018. Target completion is by 2025, but Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade previously told The Source that he hopes to have three stations operational in the next two years.
The subway is part of President Rodrigo Duterte's "Build, Build, Build" program. The infrastructure plan is one of the administration's efforts against notorious traffic in the Philippines, which has been reported to cost the country ₱3.5 billion a day.
However, some administration critics fear that the excessive costs will leave the Philippines in debt — particularly to China, which committed over ₱382 billion in loans and grants in November 2017.
PH, Japan sign P51-B loan deal for phase 1 of Metro Manila Subway
Under Phase 1, 30 kilometers of underground railway with 14 stations will be built from Mindanao Avenue to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Metro Manila Subway project is another step closer to getting underway after the Philippines and Japan signed the first of a planned series of loan agreements.
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III on Friday, March 16, announced the signing the first tranche of the loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), amounting to ¥104.53 billion or P51.3 billion.
Dominguez said the loan carries an interest rate of 0.10% per annum for non-consulting services, and 0.01% per annum for consulting services, to be repaid within 40 years inclusive of a 12-year grace period.
JICA said the loan agreement will cover actual demand for funding for the initial years of the project.
“As the Philippines’ trusted partner in development for many years, JICA offers our support to the construction of the subway project so the Philippines can sustain its growth trajectory, and improve the quality of life of many Filipinos through seamless mobility and connectivity,” newly appointed JICA Chief Representative Yoshio Wada said in a statement.
This is the first loan signed for Phase 1 of the Metro Manila Subway Project which is estimated to cost a total of P356.96 billion. It is the biggest single project so far under the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program.
Dominguez said that Phase 1 will cover the Central Zone, which involve the construction of about 30 kilometers of underground railway with 14 stations – with the possible extension of one to two more stations being planned by the Department of Transportation – from Mindanao Avenue to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The project also includes a depot in Valenzuela, electro-mechanical systems and rolling stock, and the establishment of a Philippine Railway Institute (PRI).
The finance secretary said that the PRI will provide training as well as research and development on regulation, train operations, and maintenance in order to build a corps of expert train personnel to manage not only the subway system but all the commuter rail lines of the country.
“It is about time that our commuter lines be run by real experts,” Dominguez said.
The engineering design for the project, which is also being funded under a JICA grant, is still being made.
Dominguez also said that the plan for the subway line envisions a North Zone that will extend to Bulacan and a South Zone that will extend to Cavite.
“I am confident that the succeeding administrations will get this done,” he said.
The Metro Manila Subway project is another step closer to getting underway after the Philippines and Japan signed the first of a planned series of loan agreements.
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III on Friday, March 16, announced the signing the first tranche of the loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), amounting to ¥104.53 billion or P51.3 billion.
Dominguez said the loan carries an interest rate of 0.10% per annum for non-consulting services, and 0.01% per annum for consulting services, to be repaid within 40 years inclusive of a 12-year grace period.
JICA said the loan agreement will cover actual demand for funding for the initial years of the project.
“As the Philippines’ trusted partner in development for many years, JICA offers our support to the construction of the subway project so the Philippines can sustain its growth trajectory, and improve the quality of life of many Filipinos through seamless mobility and connectivity,” newly appointed JICA Chief Representative Yoshio Wada said in a statement.
This is the first loan signed for Phase 1 of the Metro Manila Subway Project which is estimated to cost a total of P356.96 billion. It is the biggest single project so far under the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program.
Dominguez said that Phase 1 will cover the Central Zone, which involve the construction of about 30 kilometers of underground railway with 14 stations – with the possible extension of one to two more stations being planned by the Department of Transportation – from Mindanao Avenue to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The project also includes a depot in Valenzuela, electro-mechanical systems and rolling stock, and the establishment of a Philippine Railway Institute (PRI).
The finance secretary said that the PRI will provide training as well as research and development on regulation, train operations, and maintenance in order to build a corps of expert train personnel to manage not only the subway system but all the commuter rail lines of the country.
“It is about time that our commuter lines be run by real experts,” Dominguez said.
The engineering design for the project, which is also being funded under a JICA grant, is still being made.
Dominguez also said that the plan for the subway line envisions a North Zone that will extend to Bulacan and a South Zone that will extend to Cavite.
“I am confident that the succeeding administrations will get this done,” he said.
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