MANILA, Philippines — The maintenance and rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has been formally handed over to the consortium of Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and TES Philippines (TESP).
In a ceremony at the MRT-3 depot in Quezon City on Tuesday, officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MRT Transition Team (MTT) including Undersecretary for railways Timothy John Batan and MRT-3 General Manager Rodolfo Garcia witnessed the signing of contracts, which signified the transfer.
The consortium will officially start their work on Tuesday night, as MRT-3 trains return to docking stations after operations stop.
“This afternoon, we are going to witness a very important event here in MRT-3. Actually, it will be a historic event, because after seven years, Sumitomo Corporation is again back with us,” Garcia said.
According to Batan, the project was based on a government-to-government cooperation between Japan and the Philippines. He also noted that the rehabilitation process will span 24 months, but the whole contract will take 43 months.
“This is the official handover, official full start of work, May 1, zero hundred hours is the official service’s start date, but even before, as early as November last year, we have been doing transition discussions,” he explained.
In forging this contract, MRT-3 management brought back the maintenance teams which had the least service interruption and malfunction since it took over in 1997 up to 2012.
MRT-3 claimed that zero major accidents were recorded in 374 months when Sumitomo and Mitsubishi were overseeing maintenance operations, aside from only four broken rail incidents.
Prior to the signing of a contract agreement among the companies and DOTr last December 2018 to rehabilitate the rail system, MRT-3 was managed by Global APT.
Global APT was the maintenance provider when an MRT-3 train overshot past Taft Avenue Station, injuring at least 36 passengers. According to MRT-3, other incidents in 2014 and 2013 left several injured after an MRT train suddenly stopped and a train car collided with another train.
Also, there were 22 broken rail failures under Global APT. Then, when MRT-3 was maintained by PH Trams – CB&T, a short circuit caused a fire inside the middle section of one train, plus 11 broken rail failures. /je
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1112222/sumitomo-mitsubishi-tesp-consortium-to-start-rehab-on-mrt-3
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
DOTr awards contract to DMCI Consortium for PNR North Phase 1 Project
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has awarded to the consortium of DMCI Holdings Inc. and a Japanese firm the Tutuban to Bocaue segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project.
The DOTr is set to sign a contract with the consortium for the local civil works contractor of the first package of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) North Phase 1 on May 10, Assistant Secretary for Communications Goddes Hope Libiran said.
“Yes, that’s correct. We will issue an advisory soon,” Libiran said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Monday.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Senior Vice President Ronnie Aperocho disclosed to the media that the consortium of DMCI and Japanese construction firm, Taisei Corporation, was awarded the contract for Package 1 of the PNR North Phase 1 traversing from Tutuban to Bocaue, which is set to be signed next month.
“We expect Package 1 which is from Tutuban to Bocaue to commence this year as the contract signing has been set for May 10,” Aperocho said in a media briefing on Meralco’s financial results for the first quarter of the year held Monday.
The Meralco official said it is set to conduct major mobilizations, particularly the relocation of its power facilities along the proposed rail line of the PNR North Phase 1 Project.
The PNR North Phase 1 Project is a 38 kilometer rail line from Tutuban in Manila to Malolos in the province of Bulacan, which is seen to serve around 340,000 passengers daily once it starts operations in 2021.
Its second package, which traverses from Bocaue to Malolos, was awarded to the consortium of Sumitomo-Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd. last January.
The civil works and building components of the project have two contract packages: the first covers elevated structures, seven stations and a depot while the second includes elevated structures and three stations.
The groundbreaking of the PNR North Phase 1 Project was held last February 15 in Malolos, Bulacan.
The 147-kilometer NSCR Project estimated to cost around PHP 777.55 billion will have 36 stations from Clark International Airport to Los Banos, Laguna.
The railway project will connect PNR Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos) PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark) and the PNR Los Banos Project, which will run from Manila to Los Banos. It will also link with existing railway lines LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3 and the Metro Manila Subway. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068507
The DOTr is set to sign a contract with the consortium for the local civil works contractor of the first package of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) North Phase 1 on May 10, Assistant Secretary for Communications Goddes Hope Libiran said.
“Yes, that’s correct. We will issue an advisory soon,” Libiran said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Monday.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Senior Vice President Ronnie Aperocho disclosed to the media that the consortium of DMCI and Japanese construction firm, Taisei Corporation, was awarded the contract for Package 1 of the PNR North Phase 1 traversing from Tutuban to Bocaue, which is set to be signed next month.
“We expect Package 1 which is from Tutuban to Bocaue to commence this year as the contract signing has been set for May 10,” Aperocho said in a media briefing on Meralco’s financial results for the first quarter of the year held Monday.
The Meralco official said it is set to conduct major mobilizations, particularly the relocation of its power facilities along the proposed rail line of the PNR North Phase 1 Project.
The PNR North Phase 1 Project is a 38 kilometer rail line from Tutuban in Manila to Malolos in the province of Bulacan, which is seen to serve around 340,000 passengers daily once it starts operations in 2021.
Its second package, which traverses from Bocaue to Malolos, was awarded to the consortium of Sumitomo-Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd. last January.
The civil works and building components of the project have two contract packages: the first covers elevated structures, seven stations and a depot while the second includes elevated structures and three stations.
The groundbreaking of the PNR North Phase 1 Project was held last February 15 in Malolos, Bulacan.
The 147-kilometer NSCR Project estimated to cost around PHP 777.55 billion will have 36 stations from Clark International Airport to Los Banos, Laguna.
The railway project will connect PNR Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos) PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark) and the PNR Los Banos Project, which will run from Manila to Los Banos. It will also link with existing railway lines LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3 and the Metro Manila Subway. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068507
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Kabayan Hotel targets to fully operate new tower by 2020
GIVEN the ongoing construction of its third building, Kabayan Hotel said it is on track to meet its target opening by January 2020, offering guests with 307 more rooms.
Legend Hotel International Corp. (LHIC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Celine Marie L. King said they are expanding their city hotel brand in Pasay City due to the growth of province-based traveler and overseas Filipino worker (OFW) markets for the hospitality industry.
“We are already running at 84-percent occupancy, which is really good for any hotel,” she said of their improved business performance amid competition in the Bay Area where they are located.
“But I think because we are truly Filipino, they can associate with it like a kabayan; and it’s a local brand, that’s why we continue to grow that market.” Kabayan is part of a portfolio of different properties owned and managed by LHIC, including The Legend Palawan (TLP), The Legend Villas, Pinoy Pamilya Hotel and My Place.
At present, it operates two seven-story towers with a combined inventory of 280 rooms. The soon-to-rise 10-story building will bring the hotel’s total number of rooms to 587.
King said they have invested “a little over P500 million for the whole project” and will hire 40 more to add to their current pool of 100 employees. She said that Kabayan Hotel, prior to full operation of the newest accommodation structure, is scheduled to open a few floors by the middle of this year and soft launch it towards the last quarter of 2019.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/04/25/kabayan-hotel-targets-to-fully-operate-new-tower-by-2020/
Legend Hotel International Corp. (LHIC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Celine Marie L. King said they are expanding their city hotel brand in Pasay City due to the growth of province-based traveler and overseas Filipino worker (OFW) markets for the hospitality industry.
“We are already running at 84-percent occupancy, which is really good for any hotel,” she said of their improved business performance amid competition in the Bay Area where they are located.
“But I think because we are truly Filipino, they can associate with it like a kabayan; and it’s a local brand, that’s why we continue to grow that market.” Kabayan is part of a portfolio of different properties owned and managed by LHIC, including The Legend Palawan (TLP), The Legend Villas, Pinoy Pamilya Hotel and My Place.
At present, it operates two seven-story towers with a combined inventory of 280 rooms. The soon-to-rise 10-story building will bring the hotel’s total number of rooms to 587.
King said they have invested “a little over P500 million for the whole project” and will hire 40 more to add to their current pool of 100 employees. She said that Kabayan Hotel, prior to full operation of the newest accommodation structure, is scheduled to open a few floors by the middle of this year and soft launch it towards the last quarter of 2019.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/04/25/kabayan-hotel-targets-to-fully-operate-new-tower-by-2020/
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
LRT-1 Cavite extension construction set in May
The construction of the extension of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is set to start in May, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.
“We’ll have an event on May 6 to start the actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project. We will send an advisory soon,” DOTr Assistant Secretary for Communications Goddes Hope Libiran said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday.
The 11.7-km. railway extension project will have eight stations from Baclaran in Parañaque City to Niog in Bacoor City, reducing travel time to 30 minutes from the current one-and-a-half hours during rush hours.
The daily passenger volume of the LRT-1 is expected to increase from 300,000 to 800,000 once it is completed.
The DOTr and the railway system’s private operator, Light Rail Manila Corp., are eyeing to finish the project by the fourth quarter of 2021. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068080
“We’ll have an event on May 6 to start the actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project. We will send an advisory soon,” DOTr Assistant Secretary for Communications Goddes Hope Libiran said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday.
The 11.7-km. railway extension project will have eight stations from Baclaran in Parañaque City to Niog in Bacoor City, reducing travel time to 30 minutes from the current one-and-a-half hours during rush hours.
The daily passenger volume of the LRT-1 is expected to increase from 300,000 to 800,000 once it is completed.
The DOTr and the railway system’s private operator, Light Rail Manila Corp., are eyeing to finish the project by the fourth quarter of 2021. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068080
TITAN Elite series Automatic Gates Fourth generation retractable flap gates
The TITAN Elite series Automatic Gates by SMRT are installed in most stations along the Manila LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, LRT-4 and MRT-7.
Since 2011, the TITAN Elite series fare gates have been replacing the older fare gates which were originally installed in stations along the Manila LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, LRT-4 and MRT-7.
These fare gates are 10% more energy-efficient with low energy LED displays, LCD displays and servomotors. The gates are capable of differentiating between human and objects.
These gates can be integrated with a large frontal LCD display for messaging and advertisements
Features:
Since 2011, the TITAN Elite series fare gates have been replacing the older fare gates which were originally installed in stations along the Manila LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, LRT-4 and MRT-7.
These fare gates are 10% more energy-efficient with low energy LED displays, LCD displays and servomotors. The gates are capable of differentiating between human and objects.
These gates can be integrated with a large frontal LCD display for messaging and advertisements
Features:
- CEPAS smart card readers
- Two central retractable flaps
- Angled top panel fare information display
- Illuminated LED bar display (indicating lane direction)
- LED gate status indicators
- High-grade stainless steel gate cabinets
- Selected units equipped with large frontal LCD display
Start of LRT-1 extension moved to May
The start of construction of the project extending the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to Cavite has been moved anew, with its commencement seen finally happening next month.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it would have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.
The DOTr on February said the project, which will stretch LRT-1 over 33 kilometers from Roosevelt in Quezon City to Niog in Bacoor City, would start this month.
The LRT-1 currently has 20 stations spanning from Roosevelt Station in Quezon City to Baclaran Station in Parañaque City.
Once the extension is built and completed, travel time from Bacoor to Central Station in Manila will be down to 45 minutes, and to Roosevelt Station in one hour and 10 minutes, even during rush hours.
The extension project is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2021 or early 2022.
Right of way issues have hounded the project in the past, as it was supposed to have been completed by this time based on the original concession agreement in 2014.
Early this month, the DOTr secured the commitment from telco giant PLDT Inc. and Manila Electric Co. to expedite the relocation of utilities such as electric and telecommunications lines that will be affected by major transport projects, which includes the LRT-1 Cavite Extension.
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) consortium – composed of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., Ayala Corp.’s AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp., and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) PTE Ltd. – was awarded the public-private partnership project to operate, maintain, and extend the LRT-1 in 2014.
LRMC’s contract for the LRT-Cavite extension project will give rise to eight new stations – Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino and Dr. Santos stations in Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote stations in Las Piñas City, and Niog station in Bacoor.
The consortium is spending P35 billion for the project. LRMC has already secured a P25-billion loan facility from three banks while it said the rest would be funded by equity from the group.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/24/1911966/start-lrt-1-extension-moved-may
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it would have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.
The DOTr on February said the project, which will stretch LRT-1 over 33 kilometers from Roosevelt in Quezon City to Niog in Bacoor City, would start this month.
The LRT-1 currently has 20 stations spanning from Roosevelt Station in Quezon City to Baclaran Station in Parañaque City.
Once the extension is built and completed, travel time from Bacoor to Central Station in Manila will be down to 45 minutes, and to Roosevelt Station in one hour and 10 minutes, even during rush hours.
The extension project is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2021 or early 2022.
Right of way issues have hounded the project in the past, as it was supposed to have been completed by this time based on the original concession agreement in 2014.
Early this month, the DOTr secured the commitment from telco giant PLDT Inc. and Manila Electric Co. to expedite the relocation of utilities such as electric and telecommunications lines that will be affected by major transport projects, which includes the LRT-1 Cavite Extension.
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) consortium – composed of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., Ayala Corp.’s AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp., and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) PTE Ltd. – was awarded the public-private partnership project to operate, maintain, and extend the LRT-1 in 2014.
LRMC’s contract for the LRT-Cavite extension project will give rise to eight new stations – Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino and Dr. Santos stations in Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote stations in Las Piñas City, and Niog station in Bacoor.
The consortium is spending P35 billion for the project. LRMC has already secured a P25-billion loan facility from three banks while it said the rest would be funded by equity from the group.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/24/1911966/start-lrt-1-extension-moved-may
Building of LRT-1 Cavite extension to start May 6
THE EXTENSION of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to Cavite will start construction in early May, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said Tuesday.
“We’ll have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project. We’ll update you on its details in the coming days,” an officer from the DoTr communications department said in a mobile message to reporters.
LRT-1 operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) confirmed the information in a text message to BusinessWorld.
“Confirmed. We have a media event on May 6 to launch the start of works, yes,” LRMC Corporate Communication Head Rochelle A. Gamboa said.
LRMC is building an 11.7-kilometer extension of LRT-1 from Baclaran, Parañaque City to Bacoor, Cavite. The added segment to the train line will consist of eight stations: Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog.
The construction is scheduled to run until the fourth quarter of 2021. Once the Cavite extension is operational, it is expected to increase passenger traffic at LRT-1 to 800,000 daily passengers from 300,000 at present.
LRMC is a joint venture of Ayala Corp., Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp. and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd. The company won the P65-billion, 32-year contract to operate LRT-1 in 2015, part of which is the construction of its Cavite extension.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is one of three Philippine subsidiaries of Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd., the others being PLDT, Inc. and Philex Mining Corp. Hastings Holdings, Inc., a unit of PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., maintains an interest in BusinessWorld through the Philippine Star Group. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/building-of-lrt-1-cavite-extension-to-start-may-6/
“We’ll have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project. We’ll update you on its details in the coming days,” an officer from the DoTr communications department said in a mobile message to reporters.
LRT-1 operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) confirmed the information in a text message to BusinessWorld.
“Confirmed. We have a media event on May 6 to launch the start of works, yes,” LRMC Corporate Communication Head Rochelle A. Gamboa said.
LRMC is building an 11.7-kilometer extension of LRT-1 from Baclaran, Parañaque City to Bacoor, Cavite. The added segment to the train line will consist of eight stations: Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog.
The construction is scheduled to run until the fourth quarter of 2021. Once the Cavite extension is operational, it is expected to increase passenger traffic at LRT-1 to 800,000 daily passengers from 300,000 at present.
LRMC is a joint venture of Ayala Corp., Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp. and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd. The company won the P65-billion, 32-year contract to operate LRT-1 in 2015, part of which is the construction of its Cavite extension.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is one of three Philippine subsidiaries of Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd., the others being PLDT, Inc. and Philex Mining Corp. Hastings Holdings, Inc., a unit of PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., maintains an interest in BusinessWorld through the Philippine Star Group. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/building-of-lrt-1-cavite-extension-to-start-may-6/
Construction of LRT 1 extension starts May
The Department of Transportation said the construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite extension project will start next month.
“We’ll have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project,” said the DOTr.
Light Rail Manila Corp. in 2018 signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bouygues Travaux Publics for the LRT 1 Cavite extension project.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp., through Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., owns 55 percent of LRMC, which earlier won the bidding for the P64.9-billion LRT1 Cavite Extension Project.
AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp. holds a 35-percent stake in LRMC, while Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Inc. holds the balance.
LRMC under the concession will assume the operations and maintenance of the current 20-kilometer LRT1, and construct the 11.7-kilometer extension of the rail line southward from the Baclaran station all the way to Niog, Bacoor City, Cavite.
http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/293038
“We’ll have a ceremony on May 6 to signal the start of actual works of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project,” said the DOTr.
Light Rail Manila Corp. in 2018 signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bouygues Travaux Publics for the LRT 1 Cavite extension project.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp., through Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., owns 55 percent of LRMC, which earlier won the bidding for the P64.9-billion LRT1 Cavite Extension Project.
AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp. holds a 35-percent stake in LRMC, while Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Inc. holds the balance.
LRMC under the concession will assume the operations and maintenance of the current 20-kilometer LRT1, and construct the 11.7-kilometer extension of the rail line southward from the Baclaran station all the way to Niog, Bacoor City, Cavite.
http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/293038
Thursday, April 18, 2019
LRT Line 2 East Extension Project poised to connect eastern side with greater part of Metro Manila
DOTr Press Release
MARIKINA – The LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is poised to connect the eastern side of Metro Manila and its adjacent areas with the greater part of the National Capital Region.
The plan was conveyed during the ceremonial track laying and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS) for the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project at the LRT 2 Emerald Station in Marikina last April 16.
Through the east rail extension, the LRT Line 2 – which is currently linked to the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) via Cubao Station and the LRT Line 1 via Recto Station – will fully connect Marikina, Antipolo City in Rizal and other eastern areas to the center of Manila through the Metro Manila Subway via Anonas Station, the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Station via Tutuban Station, and the Port of Manila North Harbor Terminal via the LRT Line 2 West Extension Project.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade noted that transport officials continue to refine infrastructure plans to improve mass transit across the metropolis.
“The Philippines is 20 years behind in infrastructure. This is why your government is working at top speed, without risking quality, to deliver these transport infrastructure projects. For the DOTr, enhancing connectivity and improving mobility of Filipinos are paramount in realizing the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to give the Filipinos a comfortable life,” Secretary Tugade stressed.
DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan likewise appealed to the public to extend patience for the short-term impact of the rail infrastructure projects.
“These developments may bring some inconvenience to the public, but rest assured that this is merely temporary. In the end, the people will gain from the lasting benefits of our mass transit systems. The government and our partners from the private sector are here to usher in the change that the Filipinos deserve,” Undersecretary Batan added.
LRT 2 extension now on its final construction phase
Today’s ceremonial track laying and EMS installation mark the onset of the final phase of construction of the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project.
Under this, the LRT Line 2, which currently spans 13.8 kilometers, will have four (4) more kilometers of railway through the addition of two new stations – Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station in Antipolo City.
Once the stations are completed by the fourth quarter of 2020, travel time from Recto, Manila to Masinag, Antipolo will significantly drop to just 40 minutes, from the usual three hours via bus or jeepney.
The new stations are seen to accommodate an additional 80,000 passengers daily, boosting the rail line’s current daily ridership of 240,000 passengers.
At this morning’s ceremony, Secretary Tugade averred that the east extension project is set to ease commuting woes for those coming from the eastern Greater Manila Area.
“It is a very good celebration indeed because as we celebrate the Holy Week, this will mean the end of the suffering of 240,000 people traveling daily. Pasyon sa pagbiyahe, suffering sa pagbiyahe, ngunit sa tulong ng mga istasyon na ito, sasabihin natin, ‘tapos na, maiibsan na, mababawasan na’,” Secretary Tugade said.
The consortium of Marubeni Philippines Corporation and DM Consunji Inc. will handle the installation of track works and EMS, or Package 3. The PhP 3.1 billion contract was signed in February 2019.
Package 1, which involves the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017. Meanwhile, Package 2, or the construction of Emerald and Masinag stations, is 78 percent finished as of March 2019. In total, the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is already 60 percent completed.
“We laud the workforce of the east extension project. We now look forward to the expedient implementation of this final phase so we can help bring to life the aspirations of the President for the Filipino people,” Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator General Reynaldo Berroya said.
Japanese Government in full support
The rail line’s east extension project is funded by the Philippine Government under a mixed scheme. The General Appropriations Act, or the national budget, financed the Civil Works; whereas Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the Japanese Government through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded the Trackworks and Electromechanical Systems.
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda said the extension project is yet another fruit of a longstanding partnership between the two governments.
“I am impressed by the amazing progress of our joint projects with the DOTr under the solid leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade. Today’s occasion reaffirms Japan’s commitment to the Philippines. It is an excellent example of what we can achieve when our countries work together.”
https://ptvnews.ph/lrt-line-2-east-extension-project-poised-to-connect-eastern-side-with-greater-part-of-metro-manila/
MARIKINA – The LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is poised to connect the eastern side of Metro Manila and its adjacent areas with the greater part of the National Capital Region.
The plan was conveyed during the ceremonial track laying and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS) for the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project at the LRT 2 Emerald Station in Marikina last April 16.
Through the east rail extension, the LRT Line 2 – which is currently linked to the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) via Cubao Station and the LRT Line 1 via Recto Station – will fully connect Marikina, Antipolo City in Rizal and other eastern areas to the center of Manila through the Metro Manila Subway via Anonas Station, the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Station via Tutuban Station, and the Port of Manila North Harbor Terminal via the LRT Line 2 West Extension Project.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade noted that transport officials continue to refine infrastructure plans to improve mass transit across the metropolis.
“The Philippines is 20 years behind in infrastructure. This is why your government is working at top speed, without risking quality, to deliver these transport infrastructure projects. For the DOTr, enhancing connectivity and improving mobility of Filipinos are paramount in realizing the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to give the Filipinos a comfortable life,” Secretary Tugade stressed.
DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan likewise appealed to the public to extend patience for the short-term impact of the rail infrastructure projects.
“These developments may bring some inconvenience to the public, but rest assured that this is merely temporary. In the end, the people will gain from the lasting benefits of our mass transit systems. The government and our partners from the private sector are here to usher in the change that the Filipinos deserve,” Undersecretary Batan added.
LRT 2 extension now on its final construction phase
Today’s ceremonial track laying and EMS installation mark the onset of the final phase of construction of the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project.
Under this, the LRT Line 2, which currently spans 13.8 kilometers, will have four (4) more kilometers of railway through the addition of two new stations – Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station in Antipolo City.
Once the stations are completed by the fourth quarter of 2020, travel time from Recto, Manila to Masinag, Antipolo will significantly drop to just 40 minutes, from the usual three hours via bus or jeepney.
The new stations are seen to accommodate an additional 80,000 passengers daily, boosting the rail line’s current daily ridership of 240,000 passengers.
At this morning’s ceremony, Secretary Tugade averred that the east extension project is set to ease commuting woes for those coming from the eastern Greater Manila Area.
“It is a very good celebration indeed because as we celebrate the Holy Week, this will mean the end of the suffering of 240,000 people traveling daily. Pasyon sa pagbiyahe, suffering sa pagbiyahe, ngunit sa tulong ng mga istasyon na ito, sasabihin natin, ‘tapos na, maiibsan na, mababawasan na’,” Secretary Tugade said.
The consortium of Marubeni Philippines Corporation and DM Consunji Inc. will handle the installation of track works and EMS, or Package 3. The PhP 3.1 billion contract was signed in February 2019.
Package 1, which involves the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017. Meanwhile, Package 2, or the construction of Emerald and Masinag stations, is 78 percent finished as of March 2019. In total, the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is already 60 percent completed.
“We laud the workforce of the east extension project. We now look forward to the expedient implementation of this final phase so we can help bring to life the aspirations of the President for the Filipino people,” Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator General Reynaldo Berroya said.
Japanese Government in full support
The rail line’s east extension project is funded by the Philippine Government under a mixed scheme. The General Appropriations Act, or the national budget, financed the Civil Works; whereas Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the Japanese Government through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded the Trackworks and Electromechanical Systems.
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda said the extension project is yet another fruit of a longstanding partnership between the two governments.
“I am impressed by the amazing progress of our joint projects with the DOTr under the solid leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade. Today’s occasion reaffirms Japan’s commitment to the Philippines. It is an excellent example of what we can achieve when our countries work together.”
https://ptvnews.ph/lrt-line-2-east-extension-project-poised-to-connect-eastern-side-with-greater-part-of-metro-manila/
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Final phase of LRT-2 extension project starts
The final phase of the construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) East extension has commenced yesterday with the railway track laying and integration of the electromechanical system (EMS) into the existing system.
The railway track laying and the EMS installation is under the Package 3 of the LRT-2 East Extension Project which was undertaken by the consortium of Marubeni Corp. and DM Consunji Inc.
The EMS is composed of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the final phase is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of next year.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the rail line extension project would further enhance the mobility and connectivity within the Metro Manila area.
Tugade said once the project is completed, travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal would be reduced significantly.
“To give the Filipinos a comfortable life as President Duterte directed, we at the DOTr are working on ways to efficiently and effectively ferry our commuters. The LRT-2 East Extension Project ranks among such projects, for this shall ease the travel of our kababayans coming from Rizal to Manila,” he said.
“Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Tugade said.
Marubeni and DMCI, the project’s winning contractor, have expressed their commitment to the timely completion of the project.
“Both companies aim to further contribute to the social and economic growth of the Philippines. We understand the importance of this project to the Filipino people and we will make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning EMS by the last quarter of 2020,” Marubeni Philippines and consortium spokesperson Naoto Tago said.
The LRT-2 System currently has 11 stations which traverses the east-west routes of Metro Manila. Its terminal stations are located at Santolan in Pasig City and Recto in Manila.
Package 1 of the LRT-2 East Extension Project, which involved the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017, while Package 2 consisting of the construction of two stations is 78 percent done as of last month, according to the DOTr.
Overall, the agency said the entire project is already 60 percent completed.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation. Today’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” LRTA administrator Reynaldo Berroya said.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT-2 line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations namely, Emerald Station in Marikina City, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
“The LRT-2 extension will provide a smoother commuting experience and, ultimately, a better quality of life for people in eastern Metro Manila. We appreciate the fact that Japanese technologies are utilized toward this end and contribute to the alleviation of the traffic congestion in Metro Manila,” JICA Philippines chief Yoshio Wada said.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/17/1910589/final-phase-lrt-2-extension-project-starts
The railway track laying and the EMS installation is under the Package 3 of the LRT-2 East Extension Project which was undertaken by the consortium of Marubeni Corp. and DM Consunji Inc.
The EMS is composed of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the final phase is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of next year.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the rail line extension project would further enhance the mobility and connectivity within the Metro Manila area.
Tugade said once the project is completed, travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal would be reduced significantly.
“To give the Filipinos a comfortable life as President Duterte directed, we at the DOTr are working on ways to efficiently and effectively ferry our commuters. The LRT-2 East Extension Project ranks among such projects, for this shall ease the travel of our kababayans coming from Rizal to Manila,” he said.
“Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Tugade said.
Marubeni and DMCI, the project’s winning contractor, have expressed their commitment to the timely completion of the project.
“Both companies aim to further contribute to the social and economic growth of the Philippines. We understand the importance of this project to the Filipino people and we will make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning EMS by the last quarter of 2020,” Marubeni Philippines and consortium spokesperson Naoto Tago said.
The LRT-2 System currently has 11 stations which traverses the east-west routes of Metro Manila. Its terminal stations are located at Santolan in Pasig City and Recto in Manila.
Package 1 of the LRT-2 East Extension Project, which involved the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017, while Package 2 consisting of the construction of two stations is 78 percent done as of last month, according to the DOTr.
Overall, the agency said the entire project is already 60 percent completed.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation. Today’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” LRTA administrator Reynaldo Berroya said.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT-2 line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations namely, Emerald Station in Marikina City, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
“The LRT-2 extension will provide a smoother commuting experience and, ultimately, a better quality of life for people in eastern Metro Manila. We appreciate the fact that Japanese technologies are utilized toward this end and contribute to the alleviation of the traffic congestion in Metro Manila,” JICA Philippines chief Yoshio Wada said.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/17/1910589/final-phase-lrt-2-extension-project-starts
$62-M LRT 2 East Extension to Masinag now 60% complete
By Emmie V. Abadilla
The $62-million Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 East Extension is now 60 percent complete as contractors yesterday laid the railway tracks and installed the electromechanical system (EMS) under Package 3, the project’s final phase.
The EMS is comprised of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system. The whole project will be finished by next year.
The winning contractor for the project, the consortium of Marubeni Corporation and DM Consunji, Inc., are starting the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT 2 line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations, namely, Emerald Station in Marikina, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Currently, the LRT-2 System, with 11 stations and having its terminal stations at Santolan in Pasig and Recto in Manila, traverses the East-West routes of Metro Manila.
Package 1 of the LRT Line 2 East Extension consists of the construction of a viaduct completed in March 2017. Package 2, the construction of two stations, was 78 percent done as of March 2019. Overall, the project is 60 percent finished.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation,” noted LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya.
“Yesterday’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” he pointed out.
“The LRT 2 extension will provide a smoother commuting experience and, ultimately, a better quality of life for people in eastern Metro Manila,” Yoshio Wada, JICA Philippines Chief underscored.
Marubeni and DMCI, whose partnership spans more than three decades, have expressed their commitment to the timely completion of the project.
“Both companies aim to further contribute to the social and economic growth of the Philippines,” remarked Naoto Tago, President and CEO of Marubeni Philippines Corporation, and spokesperson for the consortium.
“We understand the importance of this project to the Filipino people and we will make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning E&M system by the last quarter of 2020,” he pledged.
Once the project is completed, travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal will be reduced from three hours to 40 minutes, according to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/16/62-m-lrt-2-east-extension-to-masinag-now-60-complete/
The $62-million Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 East Extension is now 60 percent complete as contractors yesterday laid the railway tracks and installed the electromechanical system (EMS) under Package 3, the project’s final phase.
The EMS is comprised of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system. The whole project will be finished by next year.
The winning contractor for the project, the consortium of Marubeni Corporation and DM Consunji, Inc., are starting the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT 2 line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations, namely, Emerald Station in Marikina, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Currently, the LRT-2 System, with 11 stations and having its terminal stations at Santolan in Pasig and Recto in Manila, traverses the East-West routes of Metro Manila.
Package 1 of the LRT Line 2 East Extension consists of the construction of a viaduct completed in March 2017. Package 2, the construction of two stations, was 78 percent done as of March 2019. Overall, the project is 60 percent finished.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation,” noted LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya.
“Yesterday’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” he pointed out.
“The LRT 2 extension will provide a smoother commuting experience and, ultimately, a better quality of life for people in eastern Metro Manila,” Yoshio Wada, JICA Philippines Chief underscored.
Marubeni and DMCI, whose partnership spans more than three decades, have expressed their commitment to the timely completion of the project.
“Both companies aim to further contribute to the social and economic growth of the Philippines,” remarked Naoto Tago, President and CEO of Marubeni Philippines Corporation, and spokesperson for the consortium.
“We understand the importance of this project to the Filipino people and we will make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning E&M system by the last quarter of 2020,” he pledged.
Once the project is completed, travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal will be reduced from three hours to 40 minutes, according to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/16/62-m-lrt-2-east-extension-to-masinag-now-60-complete/
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
LRT-2 east extension seen completed by end of 2020
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said Tuesday that the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) East Extension Project is now 60% complete with construction scheduled to be completed by the end of 2020.
In a statement, the department said the last phase of the project officially started Tuesday, covering the laying of rail tracks and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS).
“The winning contractor, the consortium of Marubeni Corp. and DM Consunji, Inc. (DMCI), is set to start the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, and these are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020,” it said.
The East Extension Project intends to add four kilometers to the 13.8-kilometer LRT-2 train line to connect it to Antipolo City. This will involve installing two new stations: Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo.
The extension is expected to add 80,000 daily passengers to the current 240,000 daily ridership of LRT-2, which currently connects Recto Avenue in Manila to Santolan station in Marikina.
“Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said in the statement.
The construction of the viaducts of the LRT-2 East Extension stated in April 2015, and of the two stations in February 2017. In a May 2017 groundbreaking ceremony, the DoTr said it hoped to complete the project in August 2018 to be operational by first quarter of 2019.
Naoto Tago, the spokesperson for the Marubeni-DMCI consortium, said in statement that the group “understand the importance of this project” and will “make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning E&M system by the last quarter of 2020.” — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/lrt-2-east-extension-seen-completed-by-end-of-2020/
In a statement, the department said the last phase of the project officially started Tuesday, covering the laying of rail tracks and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS).
“The winning contractor, the consortium of Marubeni Corp. and DM Consunji, Inc. (DMCI), is set to start the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, and these are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020,” it said.
The East Extension Project intends to add four kilometers to the 13.8-kilometer LRT-2 train line to connect it to Antipolo City. This will involve installing two new stations: Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo.
The extension is expected to add 80,000 daily passengers to the current 240,000 daily ridership of LRT-2, which currently connects Recto Avenue in Manila to Santolan station in Marikina.
“Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said in the statement.
The construction of the viaducts of the LRT-2 East Extension stated in April 2015, and of the two stations in February 2017. In a May 2017 groundbreaking ceremony, the DoTr said it hoped to complete the project in August 2018 to be operational by first quarter of 2019.
Naoto Tago, the spokesperson for the Marubeni-DMCI consortium, said in statement that the group “understand the importance of this project” and will “make sure that we deliver a working, high-quality track works, and a functioning E&M system by the last quarter of 2020.” — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/lrt-2-east-extension-seen-completed-by-end-of-2020/
LRT-2 Masinag extension to be finished by last quarter of 2020: DOTr
The extension of the LRT-2 will be finished by the last quarter of 2020, the Department of Transportation said Monday during the ceremonial laying of tracks for the line.
Two new stations will be added to the LRT-2, the Emerald Station in Marikina and the Masinag Station in Antipolo.
Once completed, the 4-kilometer extension line is expected to reduce travel time from Antipolo to Recto, Manila to 40 minutes from around 3 hours.
It will also add 80,000 to the train line's current 240,000 ridership, said Transportation Undersecretary Timothy Batan.
The project, which was started in 2013 and broke ground in 2017, is partly funded by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade led the ceremonial laying of the tracks with JICA Philippines Chief Representative Yoshio Wada present.
Tugade said the ceremony signaled the commencement of the project’s final phase.
A joint venture by DMCI and Marubeni Corp will install the electromechanical systems for the line.
The LRT-2 East Extension Project was originally targeted to be operational by the first quarter of 2019.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/16/19/lrt-2-masinag-extension-to-be-finished-by-last-quarter-of-2020-dotr
Two new stations will be added to the LRT-2, the Emerald Station in Marikina and the Masinag Station in Antipolo.
Once completed, the 4-kilometer extension line is expected to reduce travel time from Antipolo to Recto, Manila to 40 minutes from around 3 hours.
It will also add 80,000 to the train line's current 240,000 ridership, said Transportation Undersecretary Timothy Batan.
The project, which was started in 2013 and broke ground in 2017, is partly funded by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade led the ceremonial laying of the tracks with JICA Philippines Chief Representative Yoshio Wada present.
Tugade said the ceremony signaled the commencement of the project’s final phase.
A joint venture by DMCI and Marubeni Corp will install the electromechanical systems for the line.
The LRT-2 East Extension Project was originally targeted to be operational by the first quarter of 2019.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/16/19/lrt-2-masinag-extension-to-be-finished-by-last-quarter-of-2020-dotr
LRT2 East Extension project 60% complete, says DOTr
The Light Rail Transit Line 2's (LRT2) East Extension project is already 60 percent completed, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday.
In a statement, the DOTr said the package 1 of the project, which involved the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017.
Package 2, which involved the construction of two stations, is 78 percent done as of March this year.
With the reported progress in the two packages of the entire project, the DOTr said the LRT2's east extension is 60 percent completed.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation. Today’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya said.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations, namely, Emerald Station in Marikina City, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
On the other hand, the railway track laying and the electromechanical system (EMS) installation comprising the package 3 of the project has kicked of Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
The railway track laying and EMS installation signal the transition of the project into its final phase.
The EMS is comprised of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system.
The winning contractor, the consortium of Marubeni Corporation and DM Consunji Inc., is set to start the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, and these are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
“To give the Filipinos a comfortable life as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte directed, we at the DOTr are working on ways to efficiently and effectively ferry our commuters. The LRT2 East Extension project ranks among such projects, for this shall ease the travel of our kababayans coming from Rizal to Manila. Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
Currently, the LRT2 System has 11 stations, which traverses the East-West routes of Metro Manila. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/691431/lrt2-east-extension-project-60-complete-says-dotr/story/
In a statement, the DOTr said the package 1 of the project, which involved the construction of a viaduct, was completed in March 2017.
Package 2, which involved the construction of two stations, is 78 percent done as of March this year.
With the reported progress in the two packages of the entire project, the DOTr said the LRT2's east extension is 60 percent completed.
“The first two phases of the project had a smooth implementation. Today’s track laying and EMS installation signify the culmination of the project and the realization of the much-awaited answer to the clamor of the commuting public from the eastern areas of Metro Manila for a fast, affordable and convenient means of mass transit system,” LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya said.
The four-kilometer extension to the existing 13.8-kilometer LRT line is expected to transport an additional 80,000 passengers daily from the current average daily ridership of 240,000, with two new stations, namely, Emerald Station in Marikina City, and Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
On the other hand, the railway track laying and the electromechanical system (EMS) installation comprising the package 3 of the project has kicked of Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
The railway track laying and EMS installation signal the transition of the project into its final phase.
The EMS is comprised of the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system.
The winning contractor, the consortium of Marubeni Corporation and DM Consunji Inc., is set to start the track works and the integration of the EMS into the existing system, and these are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
“To give the Filipinos a comfortable life as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte directed, we at the DOTr are working on ways to efficiently and effectively ferry our commuters. The LRT2 East Extension project ranks among such projects, for this shall ease the travel of our kababayans coming from Rizal to Manila. Once this is completed, travel time from Recto to Masinag will be reduced to 40 minutes compared to up to three hours travel via bus or jeepney,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
Currently, the LRT2 System has 11 stations, which traverses the East-West routes of Metro Manila. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/691431/lrt2-east-extension-project-60-complete-says-dotr/story/
LRT-2 extension to Antipolo completed by 2020 – Tugade
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) extension project will be complete by the fourth quarter of 2020, Transportation Secretary Arturo Tugade said on Tuesday.
During the ceremonial track laying and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS) at the Emerald Station in Marikina City, Tugade said that the extension would reduce travel time from Masinag in Antipolo City to Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila to 40 minutes.
“Imagine a situation where you will travel from Claro M. Recto to Masinag, to Emerald, that will take easily three hours. With the construction of the two stations to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2020, that travel time of three will be reduced to a maximum of 40 minutes,” Tugade said.
DOTr said the ceremony signals the commencement of the project’s final phase.
With the EMS installation, the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system which trains will use for its daily operations will be created.
The four-kilometer LRT-2 extension will feature two stations after the existing Santolan Station — Emerald Station, situated along Marcos Highway and adjacent to the Gil Fernando and Felix Avenues and the Masinag Station, which lies near Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City.
Currently, west-bound commuters from Antipolo, Marikina and other parts of Rizal province take jeepneys or shuttles to LRT-2’s Santolan Station.
This, plus the LRT-2 extension’s construction has contributed to the traffic situation along Marcos Highway.
According to Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Reynaldo Berroya, the construction of viaducts has already been completed, while the construction of the two stations is 78 percent done.
Overall, the project is 60 percent complete./gsg
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1107238/lrt-2-extension-to-antipolo-completed-by-2020-tugade
During the ceremonial track laying and installation of the electromechanical system (EMS) at the Emerald Station in Marikina City, Tugade said that the extension would reduce travel time from Masinag in Antipolo City to Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila to 40 minutes.
“Imagine a situation where you will travel from Claro M. Recto to Masinag, to Emerald, that will take easily three hours. With the construction of the two stations to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2020, that travel time of three will be reduced to a maximum of 40 minutes,” Tugade said.
DOTr said the ceremony signals the commencement of the project’s final phase.
With the EMS installation, the signaling system, overhead catenary system, telecommunications system, and the power supply and distribution system which trains will use for its daily operations will be created.
The four-kilometer LRT-2 extension will feature two stations after the existing Santolan Station — Emerald Station, situated along Marcos Highway and adjacent to the Gil Fernando and Felix Avenues and the Masinag Station, which lies near Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City.
Currently, west-bound commuters from Antipolo, Marikina and other parts of Rizal province take jeepneys or shuttles to LRT-2’s Santolan Station.
This, plus the LRT-2 extension’s construction has contributed to the traffic situation along Marcos Highway.
According to Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Reynaldo Berroya, the construction of viaducts has already been completed, while the construction of the two stations is 78 percent done.
Overall, the project is 60 percent complete./gsg
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1107238/lrt-2-extension-to-antipolo-completed-by-2020-tugade
LOOK: Track laying for LRT-2 extension project
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| Transportation officials led by Secretary Arturo Tugade (7th from left) and local government officials join Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda (6th from left) during the ceremonial track laying for the LRT-2 extension project. The ceremony was held at the Emerald Station under construction along Marcos Highway corner Felix Avenue and Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue in Marikina City on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. INQUIRER.NET / GABRIEL PABICO LALU |
The station along Marcos Highway corner Felix Avenue, Cainta, and Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue, Marikina City, lies in the middle of the existing Santolan Station and the proposed Masinag Station.
It is part of the four-kilometer extension which is seen to reduce travel time from Masinag in Antipolo to Recto Station in Manila by 40 minutes.
Masinag and Emerald Stations are expected to serve 80,000 passengers daily, with its expected completion by the fourth quarter of 2020.
Aside from Tugade and Haneda, also present were Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Marikina 1st District Rep. Bayani Fernando, Antipolo Mayor Jun Ynares, Light Rail Transit Authority Administrator Reynaldo Berroya, MMDA Chair Danilo Lim, and representatives from contractors Marubeni Philippines and DM Consunji Inc. /cbb
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| A view from the LRT-2 Emerald Station being constructed at the corner of Marcos Highway and Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue in Marikina City and Felix Avenue in Cainta shows the Antipolo City portion of the Sierra Madre mountain range on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. INQUIRER.NET / GABRIEL PABICO LALU |
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| A view from the proposed LRT-2 Emerald Station at the corner of Marcos Highway and Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue in Marikina City and Felix Avenue in Cainta shows the section of the elevated railway going to Santolan Pasig. INQUIRER.NET / GABRIEL PABICO LALU |
DOTr: LRT-2 East Extension Project ‘on final construction phase’
Construction on the Manila LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is now “on its final phase,” the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
In a statement, the DOTr said the LRT Line 2, which currently spans 13.8 kilometers, will have four more kilometers of railway through the addition of two new stations – Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station in Antipolo City.
Once the stations are completed by the fourth quarter of 2020, travel time from Recto, Manila to Masinag, Antipolo will significantly drop to just 40 minutes, from the usual three hours via bus or jeepney, the DOTr added.
The new stations are projected to accommodate an additional 80,000 passengers daily. — Ian Nicolas Cigaral
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/16/1910565/dotr-lrt-2-east-extension-project-on-final-construction-phase
In a statement, the DOTr said the LRT Line 2, which currently spans 13.8 kilometers, will have four more kilometers of railway through the addition of two new stations – Emerald Station in Marikina City and Masinag Station in Antipolo City.
Once the stations are completed by the fourth quarter of 2020, travel time from Recto, Manila to Masinag, Antipolo will significantly drop to just 40 minutes, from the usual three hours via bus or jeepney, the DOTr added.
The new stations are projected to accommodate an additional 80,000 passengers daily. — Ian Nicolas Cigaral
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/16/1910565/dotr-lrt-2-east-extension-project-on-final-construction-phase
Monday, April 15, 2019
Red alert raised for 4th time in Luzon grid
(UPDATED) Meralco is again implementing rotational brownouts in parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna due to low power supply on Monday, April 15
Power interruptions are expected on Monday, April 15, as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts for the 4th time this month.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon grid on red alert from 10 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Monday. This means that power companies may implement rotational brownouts.
The yellow alert was also raised from 9 am to 10 am, from 11 am to 1 pm, from 4 pm to 5 pm, and from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is one notch lower than the red alert and means that reserves have dropped below 647 megawatts (MW). A yellow alert status does not result in power interruptions.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) released a tentative list of areas to be affected by rotational brownouts on Monday. Below is the list as of 12:40 pm:
Between 1 pm and 2 pm
METRO MANILA
BULACAN
CAVITE
LAGUNA
"The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
In addition to the plants on forced outage, several plants are also running below their maximum capacities.
To avert the possibility of a power interruption during the red alert status, energy companies will implement the Interruptible Load Program.
Establishments which are part of this program will use their own generators during power supply deficits.
The DOE appealed to consumers to conserve energy to help mitigate the impact of low power supply in the grid.
Power interruptions are expected on Monday, April 15, as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts for the 4th time this month.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon grid on red alert from 10 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Monday. This means that power companies may implement rotational brownouts.
The yellow alert was also raised from 9 am to 10 am, from 11 am to 1 pm, from 4 pm to 5 pm, and from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is one notch lower than the red alert and means that reserves have dropped below 647 megawatts (MW). A yellow alert status does not result in power interruptions.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) released a tentative list of areas to be affected by rotational brownouts on Monday. Below is the list as of 12:40 pm:
Between 1 pm and 2 pm
METRO MANILA
- Caloocan City - Dagat-Dagatan, Poblacion, Sta Quiteria
- Las Piñas City - Almanza I, Almanza II, Las Piñas (Isolated), Tindig Mangga
- Makati City - Poblacion
- Malabon City - Catmon, Dagat-Dagatan, Ibaba, Longos, Niugan, Potrero, San Agustin, Tañong (Pob.), Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog
- Mandaluyong City - Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdang Bato Itaas, Hagdang Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Hulo, Mabini-J Rizal, Malamig, Mauway, New Zaniga, Old Zaniga, Pag-asa, Plainview, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion, San Jose, Vergara, Wack-Wack Greenhills East
- City of Manila - Binondo, San Nicolas, Sta Ana, Sta Mesa, Tondo
- Muntinlupa City - Alabang, Bayanan, Buli, Cupang, New Alabang Village, Poblacion, Putatan, Sucat, Tunasan
- Navotas City - Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangculasi, Daanghari, Dagat-Dagatan, Navotas East, Navotas West, San Jose (Pob.), Sipac-Almacen
- Parañaque City - Baclaran, BF Homes, La Huerta, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, San Antonio, San Isidro, Sto Niño, Tambo
- Pasig City - Kapitolyo, San Antonio
- Quezon City - Kalusugan, Mariana, Damayang Lagi, Valencia
- San Juan City - Addition Hills, Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon de Jesus, Ermitaño, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, Pasadeña, Pedro Cruz, Salapan, Sta Lucia, Tibagan
- Valenzuela City - Caruhatan, Heneral T de Leon, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Pariancillo Villa, Poblacion
BULACAN
- Baliuag - San Jose, Tibag
- Bocaue - Duhat
- Bustos - Bonga Menor, Buisan, Camachilihan, Catacte, Liciada, Malamig, Malawak
- Guiguinto - Pritil, Sta Cruz, Sta Rita
- Malolos City - Caniogan, Catmon, Cofradia, Dakila, Guinhawa, Mabolo, Malolos, Mojon, San Juan, San Pablo, Sta Isabel, Sumapang Bata, Sumapang Matanda, Tikay
CAVITE
- Alfonso - Taywanak Ilaya, Taywanak Ibaba, Pajo, Esperanza Ilaya, Esperanza Ibaba, Alfonso Town Proper
- Bacoor City - Molino VII, Bacoor Town Proper
- Dasmariñas City - Salawag, San Miguel Archangel I
- Indang - Alulod, Banaba Cerca, Banaba Lejos, Carasuchi, Daine I, Daine II, Guyam Malaki, Harasan, Indang Town Proper, Kayquit III, Kaytambog, Lumampong Balagbag, Lumampong Halayhay, Pulo, Tambo Balagbag, Tambo Ilaya, Tambo Kulit, Tambo Malaki
- Maragondon - Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pulo Ni Sara (Pantihan 4
- Mendez-Nuñez - Anuling Cerca I, Anuling Cerca II, Anuling Lejos I, Anuling Lejos II, Asis I, Asis III, Banayad, Bukal, Galicia I, Galicia II, Galicia III, Mendez Nuñez, Miguel Mojica, Palocpoc I, Panungyan I
- Naic - Malainen Luma
- Tagaytay City - Guinhawa North, Kaybagal East, Kaybagal South, Maharlika West, Mendez Crossing East, Mendez Crossing West, Neogan, Patutong Malaki North, Patutong Malaki South, Zambal
LAGUNA
- San Pedro - Cuyab, Landayan, Nueva, San Antonio, San Pedro (Town Proper), San Vicente, Sto Niño
"The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
In addition to the plants on forced outage, several plants are also running below their maximum capacities.
To avert the possibility of a power interruption during the red alert status, energy companies will implement the Interruptible Load Program.
Establishments which are part of this program will use their own generators during power supply deficits.
The DOE appealed to consumers to conserve energy to help mitigate the impact of low power supply in the grid.
Power interruptions loom as Luzon grid placed under red alert on Monday
Power interruptions could be experienced anew on Monday, as the Luzon Grid was placed under red alert Status due to thinning reserves.
In a press conference in Taguig City, Energy spokesperson Felix William "Wimpy" Fuentebella said the Luzon grid will be placed under Red Alert from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday.
A red alert is a system condition when there is zero ancillary services, or a generation deficiency exists.
"The Yellow and Red Alerts are caused by the insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," Fuentebella told reporters.
"Depending on system operations, occurrence of power outages from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. is still possible."
The grid was placed under yellow alert — a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online — earlier in the day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to data released by the DOE on Monday, at least eight power plants in Luzon were on unplanned or forced outages. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691284/power-interruptions-loom-as-luzon-grid-placed-under-red-alert-on-monday/story/
In a press conference in Taguig City, Energy spokesperson Felix William "Wimpy" Fuentebella said the Luzon grid will be placed under Red Alert from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday.
A red alert is a system condition when there is zero ancillary services, or a generation deficiency exists.
"The Yellow and Red Alerts are caused by the insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," Fuentebella told reporters.
"Depending on system operations, occurrence of power outages from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. is still possible."
The grid was placed under yellow alert — a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online — earlier in the day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to data released by the DOE on Monday, at least eight power plants in Luzon were on unplanned or forced outages. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691284/power-interruptions-loom-as-luzon-grid-placed-under-red-alert-on-monday/story/
Consumers warned of power outages as Luzon grid on yellow, red alerts
CONSUMERS may experience power outages on Monday as the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will raise red and yellow alerts in the Luzon grid for several hours.
In its advisory, the NGCP said a red alert would be up from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
As of posting time, the Luzon grid is under yellow alert until 1 p.m.
A yellow alert will also be raised from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the Department of Energy (DoE) said in another advisory.
Power plants with a total capacity of 1,367 MW are offline or on unscheduled shutdown:
Available capacity is at 10,669 megawatts (MW) while peak demand is at 10,619 MW.
The NGCP declares a red alert when contingency reserves reach zero which could lead to power outages in the grid.
A yellow alert is raised when reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant in the grid which is 647 MW for Luzon.
Yellow alert, however, does not necessarily lead to power interruptions.
But the DoE said power outages were possible from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., depending on system conditions.
To avert the likelihood of a power interruption during hours when red alert is declared, the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) may be implemented.
ILP is a scheme which aims to help alleviate supply deficiencies in the power grid by voluntarily reducing the amount of load connected to the distribution grid during the peak hours of the day, according to the Manila Electric Co.’s website.
https://www.manilatimes.net/consumers-warned-of-power-outages-as-luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts/540681/
In its advisory, the NGCP said a red alert would be up from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
As of posting time, the Luzon grid is under yellow alert until 1 p.m.
A yellow alert will also be raised from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the Department of Energy (DoE) said in another advisory.
Power plants with a total capacity of 1,367 MW are offline or on unscheduled shutdown:
- Limay Unit 2 of SMC Consolidated Power Corp. (150 MW)
- Sual Unit 1 of TeaM Energy Corp. (647 MW),
- Unit 2 of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (150 MW)
- Pagbilao Unit 3 of Pagbilao Energy Corp. (420 MW)
- The power plants below are running at a de-rated capacity:
- 315-MW Masinloc Unit 1 of Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. (11 MW)
- 300-MW Calaca Unit 2 of SEM-Calaca Power Corp. (100 MW)
Available capacity is at 10,669 megawatts (MW) while peak demand is at 10,619 MW.
The NGCP declares a red alert when contingency reserves reach zero which could lead to power outages in the grid.
A yellow alert is raised when reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant in the grid which is 647 MW for Luzon.
Yellow alert, however, does not necessarily lead to power interruptions.
But the DoE said power outages were possible from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., depending on system conditions.
To avert the likelihood of a power interruption during hours when red alert is declared, the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) may be implemented.
ILP is a scheme which aims to help alleviate supply deficiencies in the power grid by voluntarily reducing the amount of load connected to the distribution grid during the peak hours of the day, according to the Manila Electric Co.’s website.
https://www.manilatimes.net/consumers-warned-of-power-outages-as-luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts/540681/
Luzon grid on brink of brownouts again
By Myrna Velasco
With the extended forced outage of the Sual coal-fired power plant, Luzon grid was placed on three-hour red alert again on Monday, April 15, indicating that power supply in the grid is still wobbly and consumers could be hit with rotating brownouts once again.
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid on ‘red alert’ from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. which is the afternoon peak of usage of consumers because of sweltering weather temperatures.
“Red alert” is that condition in the grid when power reserve is being crushed to zero or negative levels, meaning if any of the other plant trips, there’s already a deficiency in supply thus rotating brownouts are being implemented.
Throughout the day, “yellow alert” declaration was also set for three durations: from 9:01 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; then from 4:01p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and from 6:01 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This condition still indicates precarious power supply situation in the grid.
The Department of Energy (DOE) itself warned that depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power interruptions or rotating brownouts within the three-hour red alert window is possible.
This is already the fourth time this month that a ‘red alert’ situation had been raised in the biggest power grid of the country – a situation that is not only afflicting individual consumers but the Philippine economy in general.
Three other plants are still on unplanned outages: including unit 2 of SMC Consolidated Power Corporation of the San Miguel group; Unit 2of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation of the Consunji Group; and Unit-3 Pagbilao plant of the Aboitiz Group and TeaM Energy Corporation.
In the forecast of NGCP, demand during the ‘red alert’ hours will climb to as high as 10,619 megawatts versus available capacity of 10,669MW; and that power supply-demand situation could leave Luzon grid with a negative reserve of 362MW.
On the part of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), it has been counting on the support of the interruptible loads or those end-users with their own generating sets to help ease supply situation in the grid.
The DOE further emphasized that “any additional forced outage or de-rating of plants will worsen the situation,” but it is similarly leaning on the interruptible loads as well as consumers’ participation on saving energy as the measure to save the power grid from new round of blackouts.
“To avert the possibility of power interruptions during the red alert status, the energy family will implement the interruptible load program (ILP),” the department has reiterated.
Luzon grid has installed capacity of 16,133 megawatts; and the dependable capacity level stands at 14,646MW. At the rate of lost capacity in the system due to forced outages and plants’ de-rating which could sum up in the range of 1,500 to 1,750MW and the highest demand in the system ranging from 10,600 to 10,700MW as seen in recent weeks this summer, the grid could still have had comfortable reserve of more than 2,100 to 2,200MW – but no explanation is being provided yet on such scale of lost capacity.
In a statement, the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) stipulated that its member-generation companies (GenCos) “are working doubly hard and exerting best efforts to supply and produce enough electricity.”
It added that the GenCos with forced outages “are trying to address the problems and are committed to be fully functional as soon as their issues are resolved in compliance with the directive and mandate of the DOE.
The group of GenCos cannot do as much for now but to appeal for public patience; while also promising transparency in the release of submission of real-time data to the relevant entities and agencies.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/15/luzon-grid-on-brink-of-brownouts-again/
With the extended forced outage of the Sual coal-fired power plant, Luzon grid was placed on three-hour red alert again on Monday, April 15, indicating that power supply in the grid is still wobbly and consumers could be hit with rotating brownouts once again.
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid on ‘red alert’ from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. which is the afternoon peak of usage of consumers because of sweltering weather temperatures.
“Red alert” is that condition in the grid when power reserve is being crushed to zero or negative levels, meaning if any of the other plant trips, there’s already a deficiency in supply thus rotating brownouts are being implemented.
Throughout the day, “yellow alert” declaration was also set for three durations: from 9:01 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; then from 4:01p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and from 6:01 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This condition still indicates precarious power supply situation in the grid.
The Department of Energy (DOE) itself warned that depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power interruptions or rotating brownouts within the three-hour red alert window is possible.
This is already the fourth time this month that a ‘red alert’ situation had been raised in the biggest power grid of the country – a situation that is not only afflicting individual consumers but the Philippine economy in general.
Three other plants are still on unplanned outages: including unit 2 of SMC Consolidated Power Corporation of the San Miguel group; Unit 2of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation of the Consunji Group; and Unit-3 Pagbilao plant of the Aboitiz Group and TeaM Energy Corporation.
In the forecast of NGCP, demand during the ‘red alert’ hours will climb to as high as 10,619 megawatts versus available capacity of 10,669MW; and that power supply-demand situation could leave Luzon grid with a negative reserve of 362MW.
On the part of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), it has been counting on the support of the interruptible loads or those end-users with their own generating sets to help ease supply situation in the grid.
The DOE further emphasized that “any additional forced outage or de-rating of plants will worsen the situation,” but it is similarly leaning on the interruptible loads as well as consumers’ participation on saving energy as the measure to save the power grid from new round of blackouts.
“To avert the possibility of power interruptions during the red alert status, the energy family will implement the interruptible load program (ILP),” the department has reiterated.
Luzon grid has installed capacity of 16,133 megawatts; and the dependable capacity level stands at 14,646MW. At the rate of lost capacity in the system due to forced outages and plants’ de-rating which could sum up in the range of 1,500 to 1,750MW and the highest demand in the system ranging from 10,600 to 10,700MW as seen in recent weeks this summer, the grid could still have had comfortable reserve of more than 2,100 to 2,200MW – but no explanation is being provided yet on such scale of lost capacity.
In a statement, the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) stipulated that its member-generation companies (GenCos) “are working doubly hard and exerting best efforts to supply and produce enough electricity.”
It added that the GenCos with forced outages “are trying to address the problems and are committed to be fully functional as soon as their issues are resolved in compliance with the directive and mandate of the DOE.
The group of GenCos cannot do as much for now but to appeal for public patience; while also promising transparency in the release of submission of real-time data to the relevant entities and agencies.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/15/luzon-grid-on-brink-of-brownouts-again/
Luzon grid on yellow, red alerts —DOE
Yellow and red alerts have been issued anew on Luzon Grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday.
In an advisory, the DOE said Luzon Grid would be placed under yellow alert on the following hours: 9:01 a.m to 1 p.m., 4:01 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6:01 p.m. to 8 p.m.
It will be placed under red alert from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the DOE added.
According to DOE, the yellow and red alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.
It also noted that several power plants are running at "derated capacities."
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the Luzon Grid has an available capacity of 10,669 MW against a peak demand of 10,619 MW.
Yellow alert is a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online, which is 647 megawatts for Luzon, while the red alert is a system condition in which there is zero ancillary services or a generation deficiency exists.
In an interview on Dobol B sa News TV, Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said they are still determining if they will cut power supply in some areas.
"Obviously, magpre-prepare din kami ng schedule pero as to whether or not we will actually interrupt some areas, 'yun 'yung titingnan pa natin," Zaldarriaga said.
"In the meantime, we're still encouraging 'yung consumers natin to practice energy efficiency," he added. —Anna Felicia Bajo/KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691260/luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts-doe/story/
In an advisory, the DOE said Luzon Grid would be placed under yellow alert on the following hours: 9:01 a.m to 1 p.m., 4:01 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6:01 p.m. to 8 p.m.
It will be placed under red alert from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the DOE added.
According to DOE, the yellow and red alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.
It also noted that several power plants are running at "derated capacities."
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the Luzon Grid has an available capacity of 10,669 MW against a peak demand of 10,619 MW.
Luzon grid on yellow alert from 9:00AM-1:00PM, 4:00PM-5:00PM, and 6:00PM-8:00PM, and red alert from 1:00PM-4:00PM, 15 April 2019.— NGCP (@NGCP_ALERT) April 14, 2019
Available Capacity – 10,669MW
Peak Demand – 10,619MW
Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day.
Yellow alert is a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online, which is 647 megawatts for Luzon, while the red alert is a system condition in which there is zero ancillary services or a generation deficiency exists.
In an interview on Dobol B sa News TV, Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said they are still determining if they will cut power supply in some areas.
"Obviously, magpre-prepare din kami ng schedule pero as to whether or not we will actually interrupt some areas, 'yun 'yung titingnan pa natin," Zaldarriaga said.
"In the meantime, we're still encouraging 'yung consumers natin to practice energy efficiency," he added. —Anna Felicia Bajo/KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691260/luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts-doe/story/
Brownouts feared Monday afternoon as Luzon grid goes on red alert
Electricity outages may occur in parts of Luzon from 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday when the power grid goes on red alert, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
In a post on its Facebook page, the DOE said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) expected a yellow alert in the entire Luzon grid starting 10 a.m. After the scheduled red alert from early to mid-afternoon, another yellow alert will follow from 4:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“The Red and Yellow Alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the DOE said.
“A Yellow Alert status does not result in power interruptions. However, depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power outages from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM is possible,” DOE added.
The three-hour red alert came after successive red alert issuances by the NGCP last week, attributed mainly to a thin power reserve. Certain localities in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Batangas experienced brownouts on Friday afternoon to manage the thinning supply.
According to NGCP’s power outlook for Monday, Luzon has 1,403 megawatts (MW) of gross reserves, Visayas with 88 MW, and Mindanao with 423 MW.
To help prevent outages, the DOE said power industry stakeholders would implement the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) system. Aside from that, the department also called on consumers to use electricity efficiently and conserve energy.
Under the ILP, companies with their own power generation sets are encouraged to use their units instead of tapping the grid. Participating companies will be compensated for fuel costs.
“Consumers may participate in averting any power interruption by the using their electricity wisely and efficiently. ‘Energy efficiency’ means the use of energy without waste, or ‘walang sayang’,” the DOE added. /cbb
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106776/brownouts-feared-monday-afternoon-as-luzon-grid-goes-on-red-alert
In a post on its Facebook page, the DOE said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) expected a yellow alert in the entire Luzon grid starting 10 a.m. After the scheduled red alert from early to mid-afternoon, another yellow alert will follow from 4:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“The Red and Yellow Alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the DOE said.
“A Yellow Alert status does not result in power interruptions. However, depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power outages from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM is possible,” DOE added.
The three-hour red alert came after successive red alert issuances by the NGCP last week, attributed mainly to a thin power reserve. Certain localities in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Batangas experienced brownouts on Friday afternoon to manage the thinning supply.
According to NGCP’s power outlook for Monday, Luzon has 1,403 megawatts (MW) of gross reserves, Visayas with 88 MW, and Mindanao with 423 MW.
To help prevent outages, the DOE said power industry stakeholders would implement the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) system. Aside from that, the department also called on consumers to use electricity efficiently and conserve energy.
Under the ILP, companies with their own power generation sets are encouraged to use their units instead of tapping the grid. Participating companies will be compensated for fuel costs.
“Consumers may participate in averting any power interruption by the using their electricity wisely and efficiently. ‘Energy efficiency’ means the use of energy without waste, or ‘walang sayang’,” the DOE added. /cbb
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106776/brownouts-feared-monday-afternoon-as-luzon-grid-goes-on-red-alert
Luzon grid on red, yellow alert on Holy Monday
The Luzon grid is on alert on Holy Monday, with possible power interruptions in the afternoon.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday said the grid is placed on red alert — the highest warning from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. A red alert means there is insufficient power supply and authorities may implement rotational brownouts in some areas.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert is raised from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This means power reserves have dropped below the minimum 647 megawatts, but does not necessarily mean there will be power outages.
NGCP said the alerts were raised because of insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.
Meralco listed down areas that could experience power interruptions from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday:
BALIUAG, BULACAN- San Jose, Tibag
BOCAUE, BULACAN- Duhat
BUSTOS, BULACAN- Bonga Menor, Buisan, Camachilihan, Catacte, Liciada, Malamig, Malawak
GUIGUINTO, BULACAN- Pritil, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rita
MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN- Caniogan, Catmon, Cofradia, Dakila, Guinhawa, Mabolo, Malolos, Mojon, San Juan, San Pablo, Sta. Isabel, Sumapang Bata, Sumapang Matanda, Tikay
ALFONSO, CAVITE- Taywanak Ilaya, Taywanak Ibaba, Pajo, Esperanza Ilaya, Esperanza Ibaba, Alfonso Town Proper
BACOOR, CAVITE- Molino Vii, Bacoor Town Proper
DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE- Salawag, San Miguel Archangel I
INDANG, CAVITE- Alulod, Banaba Cerca, Banaba Lejos, Carasuchi, Daine I, Daine Ii, Guyam Malaki, Harasan, Indang Town Proper, Kayquit Iii, Kaytambog, Lumampong Balagbag, Lumampong Halayhay, Pulo, Tambo Balagbag, Tambo Ilaya, Tambo Kulit, Tambo Malaki
MARAGONDON, CAVITE- Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pulo Ni Sara (Pantihan 4)
MENDEZ-NUÑEZ, CAVITE- Anuling Cerca I, Anuling Cerca Ii, Anuling Lejos I, Anuling Lejos Ii, Asis I, Asis Iii, Banayad, Bukal, Galicia I, Galicia Ii, Galicia Iii, Mendez Nuñez, Miguel Mojica, Palocpoc I, Panungyan I
NAIC, CAVITE- Malainen Luma
TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE- Guinhawa North, Kaybagal East, Kaybagal South, Maharlika West, Mendez Crossing East, Mendez Crossing West, Neogan, Patutong Malaki North, Patutong Malaki South, Zambal
SAN PEDRO, LAGUNA- Cuyab, Landayan, Nueva, San Antonio, San Pedro (Town Proper), San Vicente, Sto. Niño
CALOOCAN CITY- Dagat-Dagatan, Poblacion, Sta. Quiteria
LAS PIÑAS CITY- Almanza I, Almanza Ii, Las Piñas (Isolated), Tindig Mangga
MAKATI CITY- Poblacion
MALABON- Catmon, Dagat-Dagatan, Ibaba, Longos, Niugan, Potrero, San Agustin, Tañong (Pob.), Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog
MANDALUYONG CITY- Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdang Bato Itaas, Hagdang Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Hulo, Mabini-J. Rizal, Malamig, Mauway, New Zaniga, Old Zaniga, Pag-Asa, Plainview, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion, San Jose, Vergara, Wack-Wack Greenhills East
MANILA- Binondo, San Nicolas, Sta. Ana, Sta. Mesa, Tondo
MUNTINLUPA CITY- Alabang, Bayanan, Buli, Cupang, New Alabang Vill, Poblacion, Putatan, Sucat, Tunasan
NAVOTAS- Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangculasi, Daanghari, Dagat-Dagatan, Navotas East, Navotas West, San Jose (Pob.), Sipac-Almacen
PARAÑAQUE CITY- Baclaran, Bf Homes, La Huerta, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, Sn Antonio, Sn Isidro, Sto. Niño, Tambo
PASIG CITY- Kapitolyo, San Antonio
QUEZON CITY- Kalusugan, Mariana/Damayan Lagi, Valencia
SAN JUAN CITY- Addition Hills, Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon De Jesus, Ermitaño, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, Pasadeña, Pedro Cruz, Salapan, Sta. Lucia, Tibagan
VALENZUELA CITY- Caruhatan, Hen T De Leon, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Pariancillo Villa, Poblacion
A red alert status was hoisted over the grid for the first time this year on April 10 following consecutive days of being under yellow alert.
Energy officials have said that despite the insufficient power reserves over the past week, there is no power crisis. They also said they are open to an investigation into the matter.
http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/4/15/Luzon-grid-on-red,-yellow-alert-on-Holy-Monday.html
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday said the grid is placed on red alert — the highest warning from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. A red alert means there is insufficient power supply and authorities may implement rotational brownouts in some areas.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert is raised from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This means power reserves have dropped below the minimum 647 megawatts, but does not necessarily mean there will be power outages.
NGCP said the alerts were raised because of insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.
Meralco listed down areas that could experience power interruptions from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday:
BALIUAG, BULACAN- San Jose, Tibag
BOCAUE, BULACAN- Duhat
BUSTOS, BULACAN- Bonga Menor, Buisan, Camachilihan, Catacte, Liciada, Malamig, Malawak
GUIGUINTO, BULACAN- Pritil, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rita
MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN- Caniogan, Catmon, Cofradia, Dakila, Guinhawa, Mabolo, Malolos, Mojon, San Juan, San Pablo, Sta. Isabel, Sumapang Bata, Sumapang Matanda, Tikay
ALFONSO, CAVITE- Taywanak Ilaya, Taywanak Ibaba, Pajo, Esperanza Ilaya, Esperanza Ibaba, Alfonso Town Proper
BACOOR, CAVITE- Molino Vii, Bacoor Town Proper
DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE- Salawag, San Miguel Archangel I
INDANG, CAVITE- Alulod, Banaba Cerca, Banaba Lejos, Carasuchi, Daine I, Daine Ii, Guyam Malaki, Harasan, Indang Town Proper, Kayquit Iii, Kaytambog, Lumampong Balagbag, Lumampong Halayhay, Pulo, Tambo Balagbag, Tambo Ilaya, Tambo Kulit, Tambo Malaki
MARAGONDON, CAVITE- Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pulo Ni Sara (Pantihan 4)
MENDEZ-NUÑEZ, CAVITE- Anuling Cerca I, Anuling Cerca Ii, Anuling Lejos I, Anuling Lejos Ii, Asis I, Asis Iii, Banayad, Bukal, Galicia I, Galicia Ii, Galicia Iii, Mendez Nuñez, Miguel Mojica, Palocpoc I, Panungyan I
NAIC, CAVITE- Malainen Luma
TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE- Guinhawa North, Kaybagal East, Kaybagal South, Maharlika West, Mendez Crossing East, Mendez Crossing West, Neogan, Patutong Malaki North, Patutong Malaki South, Zambal
SAN PEDRO, LAGUNA- Cuyab, Landayan, Nueva, San Antonio, San Pedro (Town Proper), San Vicente, Sto. Niño
CALOOCAN CITY- Dagat-Dagatan, Poblacion, Sta. Quiteria
LAS PIÑAS CITY- Almanza I, Almanza Ii, Las Piñas (Isolated), Tindig Mangga
MAKATI CITY- Poblacion
MALABON- Catmon, Dagat-Dagatan, Ibaba, Longos, Niugan, Potrero, San Agustin, Tañong (Pob.), Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog
MANDALUYONG CITY- Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdang Bato Itaas, Hagdang Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Hulo, Mabini-J. Rizal, Malamig, Mauway, New Zaniga, Old Zaniga, Pag-Asa, Plainview, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion, San Jose, Vergara, Wack-Wack Greenhills East
MANILA- Binondo, San Nicolas, Sta. Ana, Sta. Mesa, Tondo
MUNTINLUPA CITY- Alabang, Bayanan, Buli, Cupang, New Alabang Vill, Poblacion, Putatan, Sucat, Tunasan
NAVOTAS- Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangculasi, Daanghari, Dagat-Dagatan, Navotas East, Navotas West, San Jose (Pob.), Sipac-Almacen
PARAÑAQUE CITY- Baclaran, Bf Homes, La Huerta, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, Sn Antonio, Sn Isidro, Sto. Niño, Tambo
PASIG CITY- Kapitolyo, San Antonio
QUEZON CITY- Kalusugan, Mariana/Damayan Lagi, Valencia
SAN JUAN CITY- Addition Hills, Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon De Jesus, Ermitaño, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, Pasadeña, Pedro Cruz, Salapan, Sta. Lucia, Tibagan
VALENZUELA CITY- Caruhatan, Hen T De Leon, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Pariancillo Villa, Poblacion
A red alert status was hoisted over the grid for the first time this year on April 10 following consecutive days of being under yellow alert.
Energy officials have said that despite the insufficient power reserves over the past week, there is no power crisis. They also said they are open to an investigation into the matter.
http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/4/15/Luzon-grid-on-red,-yellow-alert-on-Holy-Monday.html
Friday, April 12, 2019
Power outages might last until April 21
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced on Thursday (April 11) that the unplanned power outages might continue until April 21 “due to major generation inadequacy”.
Some generation facilities, however, are expected to go online before April 21 including South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) Unit 1. It is set to go online on April 13, according to the alert issued by the The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Team Energy Corporation Sual Unit 1 is also expected to go online on April 13 while the SMC Consolidated Power Corporation (SMCCPC) Limay Unit 2 and the Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) Pagbilao Unit 3 are expected to go online on April 16.
The Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (SLPGC) shutdown was caused by technical complications in the vibration of the primary air fan. It is expected to resume regular operations by April 21.
“The DOE called for an emergency meeting with NGCP last night and will conduct a follow-up meeting today with the ERC, NGCP, IEMOP, and MERALCO to coordinate efforts and address the situation,” according to their statement on Facebook.—Aileen Cerrudo
https://www.untvweb.com/news/power-outages-might-last-until-april-21/
Some generation facilities, however, are expected to go online before April 21 including South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) Unit 1. It is set to go online on April 13, according to the alert issued by the The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Team Energy Corporation Sual Unit 1 is also expected to go online on April 13 while the SMC Consolidated Power Corporation (SMCCPC) Limay Unit 2 and the Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) Pagbilao Unit 3 are expected to go online on April 16.
The Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (SLPGC) shutdown was caused by technical complications in the vibration of the primary air fan. It is expected to resume regular operations by April 21.
https://www.untvweb.com/news/power-outages-might-last-until-april-21/
Luzon grid under red, yellow alerts for 3rd straight day
The Luzon power grid has been placed under red and yellow alerts again on Friday amid depleting power reserves resulting from outages of several power plants.
In an advisory, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said the red alert status was raised from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This is the third straight day that the highest alert was in place in the Luzon grid.
A red alert is a system condition in which there is zero ancillary services or a generation deficiency exists.
The grid operator said the Luzon grid has an available capacity of 10,220 MW against a peak demand of 10,334 MW.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert was raised in two intervals for the day, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Yellow alert refers to a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online, which is 647 megawatts for Luzon.
According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the alert statuses were triggered by the unplanned outages of the following plants:
Additional losses of megawatts were due to the de-rated capacity of DMCI's Calaca Unit 2 to 100 MW from 200 MW declared capacity.
Also, there were around 827 MW of losses from previously approved outages due to scheduled maintenance.
The NGCP said in may implement Manual Load Dropping (MLD) — meaning power interruptions can be expected — in the following areas from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. “to maintain the integrity of the power system”:
However, the grid operator said the scheduled MLD may be cancelled if system condition improves, such as if actual demand falls below projections.
“Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day,” the NGCP said. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691033/luzon-grid-under-red-yellow-alerts-for-3rd-straight-day/story/?inside_ataglance
In an advisory, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said the red alert status was raised from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This is the third straight day that the highest alert was in place in the Luzon grid.
A red alert is a system condition in which there is zero ancillary services or a generation deficiency exists.
The grid operator said the Luzon grid has an available capacity of 10,220 MW against a peak demand of 10,334 MW.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert was raised in two intervals for the day, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Yellow alert refers to a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online, which is 647 megawatts for Luzon.
According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the alert statuses were triggered by the unplanned outages of the following plants:
- San Miguel Consolidated Power Corp. (SCPC) Unit 2 (150MW)
- Sual Unit I of Team Energy and San Miguel (647MW)
- Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (SLPGC) Unit 2 of DMCI (150 MW)
- Pagbilao Unit 3 of Team Energy and Aboitiz Power (420MW); and
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. (SLTEC) Unit 1 of Ayala (135MW)
Additional losses of megawatts were due to the de-rated capacity of DMCI's Calaca Unit 2 to 100 MW from 200 MW declared capacity.
Also, there were around 827 MW of losses from previously approved outages due to scheduled maintenance.
The NGCP said in may implement Manual Load Dropping (MLD) — meaning power interruptions can be expected — in the following areas from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. “to maintain the integrity of the power system”:
- ISECO (parts of Ilocos Sur)
- LUELCO (parts of La Union)
- QUEZELCO II (parts of Quezon)
- TARELCO II (parts of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija)
- MERALCO (parts of Metro Manila).
However, the grid operator said the scheduled MLD may be cancelled if system condition improves, such as if actual demand falls below projections.
“Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day,” the NGCP said. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691033/luzon-grid-under-red-yellow-alerts-for-3rd-straight-day/story/?inside_ataglance
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Government asks Meralco, PLDT to relocate facilities in infrastructure sites
The Department of Transportation is in talks with power retailer Manila Electric Company and PLDT, Inc. to expedite the relocation of electric and telecommunication lines that will be affected by infrastructure projects.
The agency said these projects included Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension Project, MRT-7, North-South Commuter Railway and Metro Manila Subway.
Light Rail Manila Corp., a joint venture of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp., is constructing the P35-billion LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project.
The Cavite extension will connect into the existing system immediately south of the Baclaran station and will extend to Niog, Bacoor, Cavite.
San Miguel Holdings Inc. is building the P69.3-billion MRT 7 project which will have 14 stations.
Once the MRT-7 is built, it would take only 30 minutes to commute from North Ave. in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan, compared to the current two-hour travel time.
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.
The Philippines earlier signed a P78-billion loan agreement with the government of Japan for the construction of North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project.
Previously divided into three different projects, the NSCR System Project will seamlessly integrate the 38-km PNR 1 from Tutuban, Manila to Malolos, Bulacan; the 53-km PNR 2 from Malolos to Clark International Airport; and the 72-km PNR 3 from Solis to Los Banos, Laguna.
The NSCR System, with a total project cost of P777.55 billion, will have 36 stations, 58 eight-car trains (inclusive of 7 airport express trains) and a double-track fully elevated railway system that will connect Central Luzon, the National Capital Region and Calabarzon.
The Metro Manila Subway Project, a 36-kilometer underground railway system dubbed as the “project of the century,” broke ground on Feb. 27.
The subway’s depot will be located in Barangay Ugong and the project will have 15 stations from Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City and FTI complex in Taguig City.
The government expects 370,000 passengers to benefit from the subway’s first year of full operations by 2025.
http://manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/292285/government-asks-meralco-pldt-to-relocate-facilities-in-infrastructure-sites.html
The agency said these projects included Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension Project, MRT-7, North-South Commuter Railway and Metro Manila Subway.
Light Rail Manila Corp., a joint venture of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp., is constructing the P35-billion LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project.
The Cavite extension will connect into the existing system immediately south of the Baclaran station and will extend to Niog, Bacoor, Cavite.
San Miguel Holdings Inc. is building the P69.3-billion MRT 7 project which will have 14 stations.
Once the MRT-7 is built, it would take only 30 minutes to commute from North Ave. in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan, compared to the current two-hour travel time.
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.
The Philippines earlier signed a P78-billion loan agreement with the government of Japan for the construction of North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project.
Previously divided into three different projects, the NSCR System Project will seamlessly integrate the 38-km PNR 1 from Tutuban, Manila to Malolos, Bulacan; the 53-km PNR 2 from Malolos to Clark International Airport; and the 72-km PNR 3 from Solis to Los Banos, Laguna.
The NSCR System, with a total project cost of P777.55 billion, will have 36 stations, 58 eight-car trains (inclusive of 7 airport express trains) and a double-track fully elevated railway system that will connect Central Luzon, the National Capital Region and Calabarzon.
The Metro Manila Subway Project, a 36-kilometer underground railway system dubbed as the “project of the century,” broke ground on Feb. 27.
The subway’s depot will be located in Barangay Ugong and the project will have 15 stations from Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City and FTI complex in Taguig City.
The government expects 370,000 passengers to benefit from the subway’s first year of full operations by 2025.
http://manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/292285/government-asks-meralco-pldt-to-relocate-facilities-in-infrastructure-sites.html
Monday, April 8, 2019
Motoring Today | Motoring News: Updates on PNR Bicol Express
The DOTr is reviving the Philippine National Railway’s Bicol Express with the reconstruction of a new railway system from Manila to Bicol. Here are updates from DOTr Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan.
Once operational, the revived Bicol Express is seen to take six hours to reach Bicol from Manila with a design speed of 120kph and operational speed of 80kph.
This project is being built through the P175 billion loan from the Chinese government which was signed on November 2018 during the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Meeting in Manila. It was followed by the signing of contract with the Project Management Consultant or the PMC for the said project.
Moreover, Transport Undersecretary TJ Batan added that the PMC has presented their outputs to Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade during his recent visit to China for the regular official bilateral meeting.
According to the department, there would be nine new train stations from Paco in Manila to Matnog town in Sorsogon.
The government highlights that the PNR-Bicol Express will be reconstructed instead of rehabilitated, which means everything will be new—from the trains to the stations.
DPWH postpones Quezon-Bicol road feasibility study to third quarter
THE feasibility study for the Quezon-Bicol Expressway (QBEx) is now expected to be submitted in the third quarter to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the delay is due to the additional work needed in regard to finalizing the road’s alignment.
Secretary Mark A. Villar said on Wednesday: “It’s going to be done third quarter of this year… Paglabas ng FS, isa-submit na namin kaagad sa NEDA (After the feasibility study, we’ll submit it to NEDA right away),” he told reporters on Wednesday after inspecting the C5 South Link Project in Taguig City.
“The expressway is about 220 kilometers. It’s a big project… It’s very complicated. There will be bridges too. It’s really long,” he added.
In February, DPWH Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Director Alex G. Bote said the agency is hoping to submit the QBEx feasibility study to NEDA in March. At the time, the road was expected to run between Lucena City and San Fernando, Camarines Sur, which is near Naga.
In a text message on Sunday, Mr. Bote said the alignment of QBEx may still change until the detailed engineering design is completed, which is the next step after NEDA evaluates the plans.
“Available alignment (conceptual) for QBEx still has a chance of moving/changing, kasi magkaron lang talaga yan ng finality ‘pag may detailed engineering design na [because it will only have finality once there’s a detailed engineering design]. Now, FS for QBEx is ongoing,” he said.
Once the DPWH finishes the feasibility study, the NEDA will determine the cost of the project and its mode of financing. Mr. Bote earlier said it may take a public-private partnership scheme, financing from official development assistance (ODA) or the general appropriations act (GAA), or a mix of any of the three modes. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/dpwh-postpones-quezon-bicol-road-feasibility-study-to-third-quarter/
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the delay is due to the additional work needed in regard to finalizing the road’s alignment.
Secretary Mark A. Villar said on Wednesday: “It’s going to be done third quarter of this year… Paglabas ng FS, isa-submit na namin kaagad sa NEDA (After the feasibility study, we’ll submit it to NEDA right away),” he told reporters on Wednesday after inspecting the C5 South Link Project in Taguig City.
“The expressway is about 220 kilometers. It’s a big project… It’s very complicated. There will be bridges too. It’s really long,” he added.
In February, DPWH Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Director Alex G. Bote said the agency is hoping to submit the QBEx feasibility study to NEDA in March. At the time, the road was expected to run between Lucena City and San Fernando, Camarines Sur, which is near Naga.
In a text message on Sunday, Mr. Bote said the alignment of QBEx may still change until the detailed engineering design is completed, which is the next step after NEDA evaluates the plans.
“Available alignment (conceptual) for QBEx still has a chance of moving/changing, kasi magkaron lang talaga yan ng finality ‘pag may detailed engineering design na [because it will only have finality once there’s a detailed engineering design]. Now, FS for QBEx is ongoing,” he said.
Once the DPWH finishes the feasibility study, the NEDA will determine the cost of the project and its mode of financing. Mr. Bote earlier said it may take a public-private partnership scheme, financing from official development assistance (ODA) or the general appropriations act (GAA), or a mix of any of the three modes. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/dpwh-postpones-quezon-bicol-road-feasibility-study-to-third-quarter/
Meralco, Japan partners investing P6.3b in Clark
The joint venture of Manila Electric Co., Marubeni Corp., The Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. and Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. are investing P6.3 billion over 25 years to operate and maintain the electric power distribution system in New Clark City.
The decision followed the signing of a joint venture agreement between the Meralco Marubeni Consortium and Bases Conversion Development Authority on April 3 for the financing, design and engineering, establishment, construction, development and operation and maintenance of the electric power distribution system in New Clark City project.
“This transaction involves the financing, design and engineering, establishment, construction, development and operation and maintenance of the electric power distribution system in New Clark City for an initial period of 25 years, renewable for another 25 years,” Meralco said in a disclosure to the stock exchange Friday.
Meralco said the necessary regulatory requirements included Philippine Competition Commission’s approval, legislative franchise, certificate of public convenience and necessity and capital expenditures and rate approvals by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
“The transaction is an opportunity for Meralco to participate in the development of New Clark City and generate additional revenues in the operation of its electric distribution system there,” Meralco said.
The Meralco-Marubeni consortium special purpose vehicle is majority-controlled by Meralco with a 60-percent stake, Marubeni Corp. with 20 percent, Kansai Electric Power Co. with 10 percent and Chubu Electric Power with 10 percent. BCDA will reportedly take the remaining 10 percent.
BCDA already issued the notice of award to Meralco as the power distributor of New Clark City after offering the lowest power supply rate. Meralco and Marubeni submitted the lowest power distribution rate for the New Clark City at P0.6188 per kilowatt-hour.
The Meralco consortium is initially investing around P1 billion to put up the power distribution facilities at New Clark City in preparation for the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated late this year.
Meralco senior vice president Rogelio Singson said the company was initially looking at a demand of 10 to 14 megawatts for the New Clark City facilities.
“It can still be ramped up. So we were telling them, at first they want everything smart, underground. I said, with that demand, how much tariff are you prepared to pay…Overhead, we can do it….Smart city yes, but not immediately until you have the consumption,” Singson said.
He said Meralco committed that the power lines to the facilities would be ready by June or July.
“We’re helping them [BCDA] out in terms of specifications so that when it is eventually turned over to Meralco, it is acceptable,” Singson said.
The New Clark City managed by BCDA is envisioned to be the first smart, green and sustainable metropolis in the country where locators and residents will enjoy low utility rates.
The New Clark City will have the first completely smart power grid in the country. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities comparable with other smart cities throughout the world, the New Clark City smart grid also has better reliability standards.
Locators can also enjoy access to real-time information from the distribution utility, allowing them to manage their electricity consumption more effectively.
Phase 1 of the New Clark City development includes the construction of the National Government Administrative Center and world-class sports facilities to be used for the Philippines’ hosting of the Sea Games.
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/292013/meralco-japan-partners-investing-p6-3b-in-clark.html
The decision followed the signing of a joint venture agreement between the Meralco Marubeni Consortium and Bases Conversion Development Authority on April 3 for the financing, design and engineering, establishment, construction, development and operation and maintenance of the electric power distribution system in New Clark City project.
“This transaction involves the financing, design and engineering, establishment, construction, development and operation and maintenance of the electric power distribution system in New Clark City for an initial period of 25 years, renewable for another 25 years,” Meralco said in a disclosure to the stock exchange Friday.
Meralco said the necessary regulatory requirements included Philippine Competition Commission’s approval, legislative franchise, certificate of public convenience and necessity and capital expenditures and rate approvals by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
“The transaction is an opportunity for Meralco to participate in the development of New Clark City and generate additional revenues in the operation of its electric distribution system there,” Meralco said.
The Meralco-Marubeni consortium special purpose vehicle is majority-controlled by Meralco with a 60-percent stake, Marubeni Corp. with 20 percent, Kansai Electric Power Co. with 10 percent and Chubu Electric Power with 10 percent. BCDA will reportedly take the remaining 10 percent.
BCDA already issued the notice of award to Meralco as the power distributor of New Clark City after offering the lowest power supply rate. Meralco and Marubeni submitted the lowest power distribution rate for the New Clark City at P0.6188 per kilowatt-hour.
The Meralco consortium is initially investing around P1 billion to put up the power distribution facilities at New Clark City in preparation for the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated late this year.
Meralco senior vice president Rogelio Singson said the company was initially looking at a demand of 10 to 14 megawatts for the New Clark City facilities.
“It can still be ramped up. So we were telling them, at first they want everything smart, underground. I said, with that demand, how much tariff are you prepared to pay…Overhead, we can do it….Smart city yes, but not immediately until you have the consumption,” Singson said.
He said Meralco committed that the power lines to the facilities would be ready by June or July.
“We’re helping them [BCDA] out in terms of specifications so that when it is eventually turned over to Meralco, it is acceptable,” Singson said.
The New Clark City managed by BCDA is envisioned to be the first smart, green and sustainable metropolis in the country where locators and residents will enjoy low utility rates.
The New Clark City will have the first completely smart power grid in the country. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities comparable with other smart cities throughout the world, the New Clark City smart grid also has better reliability standards.
Locators can also enjoy access to real-time information from the distribution utility, allowing them to manage their electricity consumption more effectively.
Phase 1 of the New Clark City development includes the construction of the National Government Administrative Center and world-class sports facilities to be used for the Philippines’ hosting of the Sea Games.
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/292013/meralco-japan-partners-investing-p6-3b-in-clark.html
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Chinese contractors best bet for railway projects — DOTr
Chinese contractors are seen as the Philippines’ best bet in undertaking its biggest and most ambitious long haul railway projects to date, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Transportation Undersecretary for railways Timothy John Batan said China is deemed the most capable to handle the development of the country’s major long haul railway lines given its expertise and experience in embarking on these projects.
“We know that our needed capability, experience, and expertise, China has and will be able to provide,” he said.
“That is our way of choosing our partners for ODA (official development assistance) loans. First, identify what is the project that we need. Second, look if the development partner which has the capability to provide our need. If we look over the past two, three decades of China, they have deployed and built the largest and the most, especially for the long haul lines,” Batan said.
Three major railway projects are currently in the pipeline for financing by China. These are the 639-kilometer Philippine National Railways South long haul project, the Mindanao railway project, and the 71.13-km Subic-Clark railway project.
The DOTr signed in November last year the project management consultancy contract with a Chinese consortium composed of China Railway Design Corp. and Guangzhou Wanan Construction Supervision Co. Ltd. for the PNR South Long Haul project.
The consortium is tasked to conduct all pre-construction surveys, preparation of designs for bidding, preparation of bidding documents, bidding assistance, construction supervision, and defects liability period supervision.
“Since the contract was signed, the project management consultant has been working on the design and alignment for that,” Batan said.
Upon completion, the PNR South Long Haul project will connect Metro Manila, Region IV-A, and Region V, reducing travel time from Manila to Legazpi City from 13 hours to under six hours.
Meanwhile, Batan said bidding documents for both the Subic-Clark railway project and the Mindanao Railway project are ready, and certain documentation processes with China are currently being finalized.
Once the documentations are finalized, Batan said procurement for the projects’ contractors will commence.
The Mindanao Railway project in its entirety will consist of 1,532 circumferential and spur lines that will connect Davao provinces, Iligan, Cagayan De Oro, General Santos City, and Zamboanga.
Phase 1 of the project, which will cover the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment, is a 102-kilometer rail line that will have eight stations and a depot in Tagum.
The railway project is now being envisioned to be a two-track, electric, and standard train system, instead of a previously single-track system with diesel trains.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/03/1906742/chinese-contractors-best-bet-railway-projects-dotr
Transportation Undersecretary for railways Timothy John Batan said China is deemed the most capable to handle the development of the country’s major long haul railway lines given its expertise and experience in embarking on these projects.
“We know that our needed capability, experience, and expertise, China has and will be able to provide,” he said.
“That is our way of choosing our partners for ODA (official development assistance) loans. First, identify what is the project that we need. Second, look if the development partner which has the capability to provide our need. If we look over the past two, three decades of China, they have deployed and built the largest and the most, especially for the long haul lines,” Batan said.
Three major railway projects are currently in the pipeline for financing by China. These are the 639-kilometer Philippine National Railways South long haul project, the Mindanao railway project, and the 71.13-km Subic-Clark railway project.
The DOTr signed in November last year the project management consultancy contract with a Chinese consortium composed of China Railway Design Corp. and Guangzhou Wanan Construction Supervision Co. Ltd. for the PNR South Long Haul project.
The consortium is tasked to conduct all pre-construction surveys, preparation of designs for bidding, preparation of bidding documents, bidding assistance, construction supervision, and defects liability period supervision.
“Since the contract was signed, the project management consultant has been working on the design and alignment for that,” Batan said.
Upon completion, the PNR South Long Haul project will connect Metro Manila, Region IV-A, and Region V, reducing travel time from Manila to Legazpi City from 13 hours to under six hours.
Meanwhile, Batan said bidding documents for both the Subic-Clark railway project and the Mindanao Railway project are ready, and certain documentation processes with China are currently being finalized.
Once the documentations are finalized, Batan said procurement for the projects’ contractors will commence.
The Mindanao Railway project in its entirety will consist of 1,532 circumferential and spur lines that will connect Davao provinces, Iligan, Cagayan De Oro, General Santos City, and Zamboanga.
Phase 1 of the project, which will cover the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment, is a 102-kilometer rail line that will have eight stations and a depot in Tagum.
The railway project is now being envisioned to be a two-track, electric, and standard train system, instead of a previously single-track system with diesel trains.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/03/1906742/chinese-contractors-best-bet-railway-projects-dotr
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Airport terminals to display Metro timings
Move aimed at encouraging arriving passengers to take transit system
The Chennai airport’s domestic and international terminals will soon display Metro timings to encourage air passengers to take the transit system.
The Metro station located inside the premises of the airport is one of the most popular in the city and about 6,500 people travel through it on a daily basis.
Officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said they recently held discussions with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and agreed that displaying Metro timings will get more people to use public transport.
“Specific areas in both domestic and international arrival halls will have the displays. As soon as air passengers step out of the aircraft, they will be able to spot the timings displayed on real-time basis. We want them to know there is such an option, as many of them may not know it. It will be good if many people take the public transport,” an official said.
Signage to be put up
CMRL will provide the display screens and the other necessary facilities for putting them up inside the terminals. Besides, signage will be put up in various locations of the terminals directing passengers to the Metro station as well.
Both the terminals are connected to the station by a walkalator and a tube.
“The AAI has already begun the work to install the signage and this work should be complete by the end of this month,” another official said.
CMRL had carried out a study of the domestic and international flight timings, after which it was decided to extend the timings of the early morning and late night services.
At present, the first service starts as early as 4:30 a.m. and the last one at 12 midnight.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/airport-terminals-to-display-metro-timings/article26708723.ece
The Chennai airport’s domestic and international terminals will soon display Metro timings to encourage air passengers to take the transit system.
The Metro station located inside the premises of the airport is one of the most popular in the city and about 6,500 people travel through it on a daily basis.
Officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said they recently held discussions with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and agreed that displaying Metro timings will get more people to use public transport.
“Specific areas in both domestic and international arrival halls will have the displays. As soon as air passengers step out of the aircraft, they will be able to spot the timings displayed on real-time basis. We want them to know there is such an option, as many of them may not know it. It will be good if many people take the public transport,” an official said.
Signage to be put up
CMRL will provide the display screens and the other necessary facilities for putting them up inside the terminals. Besides, signage will be put up in various locations of the terminals directing passengers to the Metro station as well.
Both the terminals are connected to the station by a walkalator and a tube.
“The AAI has already begun the work to install the signage and this work should be complete by the end of this month,” another official said.
CMRL had carried out a study of the domestic and international flight timings, after which it was decided to extend the timings of the early morning and late night services.
At present, the first service starts as early as 4:30 a.m. and the last one at 12 midnight.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/airport-terminals-to-display-metro-timings/article26708723.ece
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