By Denise A. Valdez
Reporter
THE AUCTION for the contract to build the Malolos-Clark segment of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project attracted “a record-high number” of bidders, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said on Wednesday.
In a statement, the department said nine foreign and two local firms — most of which formed joint ventures — are vying for three contract packages of the railway project, also called Philippine National Railway (PNR) Clark Phase 2. Their proposals were opened on Tuesday.
The foreign firms are Spain’s Acciona S.A.; South Korea’s Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., Dong Ah Construction Industrial Co. Ltd. and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.; Thailand’s Italian-Thai Development Public Company Ltd.; Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp.; as well as Indonesia’s PT Pembangunan Perumahan [PP], PT Waskita Karya Tbk and PT Wijaya Karya Tbk [Wika].
The local firms were EEI Corp. and Megawide Construction Corp.
PNR General Manager Junn B. Magno said the agency started yesterday evaluation of the bids that were submitted on Tuesday. “It will take probably another five to six weeks to conclude evaluation,” he said in a text message.
Three contract packages are covered by the auction: Package 1 for a 17-kilometer segment including Calumpit and Apalit stations, Package 2 for a 16 km stretch including San Fernando station and Package 3 for a 12 km section including Angeles and Clark stations.
The P283.8-billion Malolos-Clark railway of the P777.55-billion NSCR Project is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and therefore limits auction participants to ADB’s 68 member countries that include 19 outside Asia.
Mr. Magno said it could be the participants’ “biggest rail project in Southeast Asia if they ever got one package.”
The 53-km Malolos-Clark railway forms part of the 147-km NSCR project that is also composed of the 56-km Calamba-Tutuban and the 38-km Tutuban-Malolos lines.
Covered by the Malolos-Clark segment is the express railway service of NSCR that will link the train to Clark International Airport. Bids for this 8-kilometer track and the Clark depot are expected in October.
The government expects the Malolos-Clark railway, or PNR Clark Phase 2 that is scheduled to open in 2023, to reduce travel time between Clark airport and Makati Central Business District to 55 minutes from up to three hours currently.
https://www.bworldonline.com/malolos-clark-rail-auction-draws-11-firms/
Thursday, August 29, 2019
P284-B Malolos-Clark railway lures 11 bidders shares
A total of nine international and two local companies, bidding as seven different joint ventures and sole bidders, are vying for three contract packages under the P284-billion PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark) project, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
The nine participating foreign firms are Acciona of Spain, Italian-Thai Development Public Co. Ltd. of Thailand, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp. of Japan, Daelim, Dong Ah Construction, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction of Korea, and PT Pembangunan Perumahan, PT Waskita Karya Tbk, and PT Wijaya Karya Tbk of Indonesia.
The two local companies that joined were Megawide Construction Corp. and EEI Corp.
Philippine National Railways (PNR) general manager Junn Magno said the high turnout of bidders demonstrates the international infrastructure industry’s support for the Build Build Build program of the Duterte administration.
Magno said it is also a sign of the companies’ trust in the transparent, fair and corruption-free bidding process implemented by the DOTr and PNR.
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2. This vibrant participation from international and local companies is proof that they trust this government and the processes we institute. This is indeed a vote of confidence that we are doing things the right way, and soon, our countrymen will reap the benefits through improved mobility and connectivity,” Magno said.
Package 1 covers civil works for 17 kilometers of PNR Clark Phase 2 including Calumpit and Apalit Stations. Package 2 covers civil works for 16 kilometers including San Fernando Station, and Package 3 for 12 kilometers encompassing Angeles and Clark Stations.
The DOTr said bid evaluation is ongoing and the winning bidder would be announced soon.
PNR Clark Phase 2, which forms part of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, is a 53-kilometer rail line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga which will feature the country’s first airport express railway service.
Once completed, it will allow commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in just 55 minutes, compared to two hours by private vehicle via expressway.
PNR Clark Phase 2 is also seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening in 2022.
The DOTr said more contract packages are scheduled for bid submission and publication in the coming months for the massive NSCR project which spans 147 kilometers and 37 stations.
The P777.55-billion rail network project is co-financed by the Asian Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The DOTr said bid submissions for Package 4 (eight kilometers with Clark International Airport Station) and Package 5 (Clark Depot) are slated on Oct 14.
The start of bidding for 304 commuter train cars, 56 airport express train cars and electromechanical systems will be undertaken in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, the agency said bid submission for PNR Calamba Package 1 (one kilometer with Blumentritt Station) is set on Nov. 5.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/29/1947306/p284-b-malolos-clark-railway-lures-11-bidders
The nine participating foreign firms are Acciona of Spain, Italian-Thai Development Public Co. Ltd. of Thailand, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp. of Japan, Daelim, Dong Ah Construction, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction of Korea, and PT Pembangunan Perumahan, PT Waskita Karya Tbk, and PT Wijaya Karya Tbk of Indonesia.
The two local companies that joined were Megawide Construction Corp. and EEI Corp.
Philippine National Railways (PNR) general manager Junn Magno said the high turnout of bidders demonstrates the international infrastructure industry’s support for the Build Build Build program of the Duterte administration.
Magno said it is also a sign of the companies’ trust in the transparent, fair and corruption-free bidding process implemented by the DOTr and PNR.
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2. This vibrant participation from international and local companies is proof that they trust this government and the processes we institute. This is indeed a vote of confidence that we are doing things the right way, and soon, our countrymen will reap the benefits through improved mobility and connectivity,” Magno said.
Package 1 covers civil works for 17 kilometers of PNR Clark Phase 2 including Calumpit and Apalit Stations. Package 2 covers civil works for 16 kilometers including San Fernando Station, and Package 3 for 12 kilometers encompassing Angeles and Clark Stations.
The DOTr said bid evaluation is ongoing and the winning bidder would be announced soon.
PNR Clark Phase 2, which forms part of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, is a 53-kilometer rail line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga which will feature the country’s first airport express railway service.
Once completed, it will allow commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in just 55 minutes, compared to two hours by private vehicle via expressway.
PNR Clark Phase 2 is also seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening in 2022.
The DOTr said more contract packages are scheduled for bid submission and publication in the coming months for the massive NSCR project which spans 147 kilometers and 37 stations.
The P777.55-billion rail network project is co-financed by the Asian Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The DOTr said bid submissions for Package 4 (eight kilometers with Clark International Airport Station) and Package 5 (Clark Depot) are slated on Oct 14.
The start of bidding for 304 commuter train cars, 56 airport express train cars and electromechanical systems will be undertaken in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, the agency said bid submission for PNR Calamba Package 1 (one kilometer with Blumentritt Station) is set on Nov. 5.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/29/1947306/p284-b-malolos-clark-railway-lures-11-bidders
11 firms offer to build Malolos-Clark railway
Local companies Megawide Construction Corp. and EEI Corp. and nine foreign groups submitted bids for the three contract packages under PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark), the Transportation Department said Wednesday.
The department identified the nine international companies bidding for the P283.3-billion contract as Acciona (Spain), Daelim (Korea), Dong Ah Construction (Korea), Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Korea), Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (Thailand), PT Pembangunan Perumahan (Indonesia), PT Waskita Karya Tbk (Indonesia), PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (Indonesia) and Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp. (Japan).
“Already the Asian Development Bank’s largest and fastest-moving project, the North-South Commuter Railway Project―which includes PNR Clark Phase 2―continues to set records with its high turnout from nine international and two local companies, bidding as seven different joint ventures and sole bidders,” the agency said in a statement.
PNR Clark Phase 2, which forms part of the North-South Commuter Rail, is a 53-kilometer line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga. The agency said the construction of Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos leg) was already in full swing.
This will feature the country’s first airport express railway service. Once completed, it will allow commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in just 55 minutes, compared to two hours by private vehicle via expressway.
Contract package 1 covers civil works for 17 kilometers of PNR Clark Phase 2 including Calumpit and Apalit stations while the second contract covers 16 kilometers including San Fernando station. The third contract package spans 12 kilometers encompassing Angeles and Clark Stations.
Philippine National Railways general manager Junn Magno said the record turnout of bidders demonstrated the international infrastructure industry’s support to the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration and their trust in the transparent, fair and corruption-free bidding process jointly implemented by the Transportation Department, the Budget Department and PNR.
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2. This vibrant participation from international and local companies is proof that they trust this government and the processes we institute,” Magno said.
“This is indeed a vote of confidence that we are doing things the right way, and soon, our countrymen will reap the benefits through improved mobility and connectivity,” he said.
PNR Clark Phase 2 is seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening year in 2022.
The Transportation Department said that more contract packages would be scheduled for bid submission and publication in the next months for the massive NSCR, which spans 147 kilometers and 37 stations.
The P777.55-billion rail network project is co-financed by the ADB and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Bid submissions for Package 4 (8 kilometers with Clark International Airport Station) and Package 5 (Clark Depot) are slated on Oct. 14.
The department will open the bidding for 304 commuter train cars, 56 airport express train cars and electromechanical systems in September through the fourth quarter of 2019.
Meanwhile, the bid submission for PNR Calamba Package 1 (1 kilometer including Blumentritt station) is on Nov. 5.
http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/303542/11-firms-offer-to-build-malolos-clark-railway.html
The department identified the nine international companies bidding for the P283.3-billion contract as Acciona (Spain), Daelim (Korea), Dong Ah Construction (Korea), Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Korea), Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (Thailand), PT Pembangunan Perumahan (Indonesia), PT Waskita Karya Tbk (Indonesia), PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (Indonesia) and Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corp. (Japan).
“Already the Asian Development Bank’s largest and fastest-moving project, the North-South Commuter Railway Project―which includes PNR Clark Phase 2―continues to set records with its high turnout from nine international and two local companies, bidding as seven different joint ventures and sole bidders,” the agency said in a statement.
PNR Clark Phase 2, which forms part of the North-South Commuter Rail, is a 53-kilometer line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga. The agency said the construction of Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos leg) was already in full swing.
This will feature the country’s first airport express railway service. Once completed, it will allow commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in just 55 minutes, compared to two hours by private vehicle via expressway.
Contract package 1 covers civil works for 17 kilometers of PNR Clark Phase 2 including Calumpit and Apalit stations while the second contract covers 16 kilometers including San Fernando station. The third contract package spans 12 kilometers encompassing Angeles and Clark Stations.
Philippine National Railways general manager Junn Magno said the record turnout of bidders demonstrated the international infrastructure industry’s support to the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration and their trust in the transparent, fair and corruption-free bidding process jointly implemented by the Transportation Department, the Budget Department and PNR.
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2. This vibrant participation from international and local companies is proof that they trust this government and the processes we institute,” Magno said.
“This is indeed a vote of confidence that we are doing things the right way, and soon, our countrymen will reap the benefits through improved mobility and connectivity,” he said.
PNR Clark Phase 2 is seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening year in 2022.
The Transportation Department said that more contract packages would be scheduled for bid submission and publication in the next months for the massive NSCR, which spans 147 kilometers and 37 stations.
The P777.55-billion rail network project is co-financed by the ADB and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Bid submissions for Package 4 (8 kilometers with Clark International Airport Station) and Package 5 (Clark Depot) are slated on Oct. 14.
The department will open the bidding for 304 commuter train cars, 56 airport express train cars and electromechanical systems in September through the fourth quarter of 2019.
Meanwhile, the bid submission for PNR Calamba Package 1 (1 kilometer including Blumentritt station) is on Nov. 5.
http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/303542/11-firms-offer-to-build-malolos-clark-railway.html
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
DOTr says PNR Clark Phase 2 attracted ‘record-high’ number of bidders
The second phase of Philippine National Railways’ (PNR) Clark project attracted a record-high number of bidders for three contract packages, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Wednesday.
The 53-kilometer line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga, the PNR Clark Phase 2 forms part of the P777.55-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
Package 1 covers civil works for 17 kms of PNR Clark Phase 2, including the Calumpit and Apalit Stations, while Package 2 runs 16 kms including the San Fernando Station, and Package 3 covers 12 kms encompassing the Angeles and Clark Stations.
The NSCR project is the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “largest and fastest-moving project.” It continues to set records with the high turnout of bidders that include nine international and two local companies, the DOTr noted.
The bid participants comprise seven joint ventures and sole bidders.
The participating companies were listed as follows:
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2,” PNR General Manager Junn Magno was quoted as saying.
The DOTr envisions PNR Clark Phase 2 allowing commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in 55 minutes.
Phase 2 is expected to accommodate seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening year in 2022.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/706072/dotr-says-pnr-clark-phase-2-attracted-record-high-number-of-bidders/story/
The 53-kilometer line from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga, the PNR Clark Phase 2 forms part of the P777.55-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
Package 1 covers civil works for 17 kms of PNR Clark Phase 2, including the Calumpit and Apalit Stations, while Package 2 runs 16 kms including the San Fernando Station, and Package 3 covers 12 kms encompassing the Angeles and Clark Stations.
The NSCR project is the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “largest and fastest-moving project.” It continues to set records with the high turnout of bidders that include nine international and two local companies, the DOTr noted.
The bid participants comprise seven joint ventures and sole bidders.
The participating companies were listed as follows:
- Acciona (Spain)
- Daelim (Korea)
- Dong Ah Construction (Korea)
- EEI (Philippines)
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Korea)
- Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (Thailand)
- Megawide Construction Corporation (Philippines)
- PT Pembangunan Perumahan [PP] (Indonesia)
- PT Waskita Karya Tbk (Indonesia)
- PT Wijaya Karya Tbk [Wika] (Indonesia)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Corporation (Japan)
“We are very happy with the turnout of bidders for PNR Clark Phase 2,” PNR General Manager Junn Magno was quoted as saying.
The DOTr envisions PNR Clark Phase 2 allowing commuters to reach the Clark International Airport from Buendia in Makati in 55 minutes.
Phase 2 is expected to accommodate seen to accommodate 340,000 passengers in its opening year in 2022.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/706072/dotr-says-pnr-clark-phase-2-attracted-record-high-number-of-bidders/story/
Monday, August 26, 2019
Angara: Hasten rehab, expansion of railways to decongest Metro Manila
The government should ramp up its efforts in expanding and rehabilitating the country’s railway systems to decongest traffic in Metro Manila, Senator Sonny Angara said Monday.
In a statement, the chairman of the Senate finance committee also vowed to look for ways to support the programs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to decongest Metro Manila, not only for the long term, but also in the short and medium term.
Among DOTr’s projects are the rehabilitation of the MRT-3, the revival of the Philippine National Rail (PNR) trains, and the development of a subway system.
During a briefing on the proposed P147 billion budget of the DOTr for 2020, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade acknowledged that increasing the number of “trains” within and outside of Metro Manila is key to reducing the volume of vehicles on major roads.
The DOTr noted that for every train pulling eight cars, 448 vehicles could be removed from the roads, assuming each car carries five passengers.
However, the task of rehabilitating the railways would be very challenging based on the data presented by the DOTr, Angara said.
In 1938, at the peak of the railway system in the country, there were 2,400 kilometers of railroad tracks across the country. Now, there are only 77 kilometers left and this includes the MRT and LRT lines.
“We have regressed. That is the tyranny of the automobile. So I think we need to reboot our thinking,” Angara said.
Despite this, the senator expressed optimism especially since the first phase of the Metro Manila subway system would start this November. Once completed, the subway will connect Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City.
The MRT-3 along Edsa will also undergo rehabilitation, while the LRT-1 extension to Cavite and rebooted PNR are also underway
“Many of these projects will not be completed by the end of President Duterte’s term in 2022,” Angara said. “But we have to get to work on this now so that the public will be able to benefit from these at the soonest possible time.” /je
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1157495/angara-hasten-rehab-expansion-of-railways-to-decongest-metro-manila
In a statement, the chairman of the Senate finance committee also vowed to look for ways to support the programs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to decongest Metro Manila, not only for the long term, but also in the short and medium term.
Among DOTr’s projects are the rehabilitation of the MRT-3, the revival of the Philippine National Rail (PNR) trains, and the development of a subway system.
During a briefing on the proposed P147 billion budget of the DOTr for 2020, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade acknowledged that increasing the number of “trains” within and outside of Metro Manila is key to reducing the volume of vehicles on major roads.
The DOTr noted that for every train pulling eight cars, 448 vehicles could be removed from the roads, assuming each car carries five passengers.
However, the task of rehabilitating the railways would be very challenging based on the data presented by the DOTr, Angara said.
In 1938, at the peak of the railway system in the country, there were 2,400 kilometers of railroad tracks across the country. Now, there are only 77 kilometers left and this includes the MRT and LRT lines.
“We have regressed. That is the tyranny of the automobile. So I think we need to reboot our thinking,” Angara said.
Despite this, the senator expressed optimism especially since the first phase of the Metro Manila subway system would start this November. Once completed, the subway will connect Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City.
The MRT-3 along Edsa will also undergo rehabilitation, while the LRT-1 extension to Cavite and rebooted PNR are also underway
“Many of these projects will not be completed by the end of President Duterte’s term in 2022,” Angara said. “But we have to get to work on this now so that the public will be able to benefit from these at the soonest possible time.” /je
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1157495/angara-hasten-rehab-expansion-of-railways-to-decongest-metro-manila
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
LRMC begins civil works on Cavite extension
THE operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is set to begin the civil works on the railway’s extension to Cavite next month.
In a statement yesterday, Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) said it had completed the geotechnical investigation or soil testing on the LRT-1 extension last month, and may proceed with the piling works by Sept. 1.
“Civil works along the alignment from the Dr. Santos Avenue Station towards Baclaran Station, both in Parañaque City, are expected to start by Sept. 1, 2019,” LRMC Cavite Extension Project Execution Manager Reynaldo Pangilinan said in the statement.
He noted the right-of-way for the affected segment had already been acquired with the help of the Department of Transportation and Light Rail Transit Authority.
The P64.9-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension project involves the construction of an 11.7-kilometer train line from Baclaran to Bacoor through eight new stations: Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog.
The project is scheduled to partially open by the fourth quarter of 2021, with full operability seen in 2022.
LRMC is the consortium composed of Ayala Corp., Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp. (a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.) and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd.
MPIC 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/lrmc-begins-civil-works-on-cavite-extension/
In a statement yesterday, Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) said it had completed the geotechnical investigation or soil testing on the LRT-1 extension last month, and may proceed with the piling works by Sept. 1.
“Civil works along the alignment from the Dr. Santos Avenue Station towards Baclaran Station, both in Parañaque City, are expected to start by Sept. 1, 2019,” LRMC Cavite Extension Project Execution Manager Reynaldo Pangilinan said in the statement.
He noted the right-of-way for the affected segment had already been acquired with the help of the Department of Transportation and Light Rail Transit Authority.
The P64.9-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension project involves the construction of an 11.7-kilometer train line from Baclaran to Bacoor through eight new stations: Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog.
The project is scheduled to partially open by the fourth quarter of 2021, with full operability seen in 2022.
LRMC is the consortium composed of Ayala Corp., Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp. (a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.) and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd.
MPIC 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/lrmc-begins-civil-works-on-cavite-extension/
Civil works start Sept. 1 for LRT 1 extension to Cavite
RAILWAY operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) will start the piling works for the extension of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 to Cavite next month, after finishing the geotechnical investigation works, and the substructure and foundation designs.
Reynaldo Pangilinan, the execution manager for the Cavite Extension initiative, said the geotesting results showed that the company can safely start working on the foundation of the facility. Civil works will thus commence on September 1.
“It confirms the physical properties and condition of the soil on which the foundations of the Cavite Extension will be installed. Information gathered will then be used to design the necessary foundations for the project,” he said.
He added that the right of way for the first alignment of the extension program—Dr. Santos Avenue Station to Baclaran Station—has been cleared.
“Our teams are committed to complete this project which will extend the LRT 1 system to the residents in Parañaque, Las Piñas and Bacoor,” Pangilinan said.
Targeted for completion in about four years after the delivery of easement, the 11.7-kilometer Cavite extension will connect into the existing system immediately south of the Baclaran Station and run in a generally southerly direction to Niog, Cavite.
The extension will create eight additional stations, namely: Redemptorist, MIA, Asiaworld, Ninoy Aquino and Dr. Santos stations in Parañaque City; Las Piñas and Zapote Stations in Las Piñas City; and, Niog Station in Bacoor City.
After the extension, the oldest overhead railway facility in Southeast Asia will have a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour for its mainline; 60 kph through stations; and 30 kph for secondary and depot tracks. Its commercial speed is set for 60 kph.
LRMC is a company led by conglomerates Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp. in partnership with Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/08/20/civil-works-start-sept-1-for-lrt-1-extension-to-cavite/
Reynaldo Pangilinan, the execution manager for the Cavite Extension initiative, said the geotesting results showed that the company can safely start working on the foundation of the facility. Civil works will thus commence on September 1.
“It confirms the physical properties and condition of the soil on which the foundations of the Cavite Extension will be installed. Information gathered will then be used to design the necessary foundations for the project,” he said.
He added that the right of way for the first alignment of the extension program—Dr. Santos Avenue Station to Baclaran Station—has been cleared.
“Our teams are committed to complete this project which will extend the LRT 1 system to the residents in Parañaque, Las Piñas and Bacoor,” Pangilinan said.
Targeted for completion in about four years after the delivery of easement, the 11.7-kilometer Cavite extension will connect into the existing system immediately south of the Baclaran Station and run in a generally southerly direction to Niog, Cavite.
The extension will create eight additional stations, namely: Redemptorist, MIA, Asiaworld, Ninoy Aquino and Dr. Santos stations in Parañaque City; Las Piñas and Zapote Stations in Las Piñas City; and, Niog Station in Bacoor City.
After the extension, the oldest overhead railway facility in Southeast Asia will have a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour for its mainline; 60 kph through stations; and 30 kph for secondary and depot tracks. Its commercial speed is set for 60 kph.
LRMC is a company led by conglomerates Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp. in partnership with Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings (Philippines) Pte. Ltd.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/08/20/civil-works-start-sept-1-for-lrt-1-extension-to-cavite/
Sunday, August 18, 2019
DMCI eyes bidding for LRT-2 extension project
DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI), the construction arm of listed conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc., is looking to bid to construct the extension of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) from Recto Ave. station to North Harbor.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jorge Consunji told reporters recently that the Department of Transportation (DoTr) plans to open the bidding process for the line’s extension.
“The DoTr said it (the extension line) is being designed and the Philippine government will fund it…” Consunji said, adding that the bidding is expected “before the year is over.”
While there are no details yet on the investment, Consunji said the project may run about three to four kilometers.
According to the DMCI chief, the company hopes to participate in the bidding process, as DMCI was also leading the LRT-2 East Extension project together with Japan’s Marubeni Corp.
That project entered its final phase in April. It is expected to be completed by end-2020.
Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the $62-million electrical and mechanical (E&M) contract for the said railway system.
Under the contract, Marubeni would lead the administration and the procurement of the E&M for the rail transport’s extension, while DMCI would focus on track-work procurement, as well as the establishment and installation of E&M systems.
https://www.manilatimes.net/dmci-eyes-bidding-for-lrt-2-extension-project/601861/
President and Chief Executive Officer Jorge Consunji told reporters recently that the Department of Transportation (DoTr) plans to open the bidding process for the line’s extension.
“The DoTr said it (the extension line) is being designed and the Philippine government will fund it…” Consunji said, adding that the bidding is expected “before the year is over.”
While there are no details yet on the investment, Consunji said the project may run about three to four kilometers.
According to the DMCI chief, the company hopes to participate in the bidding process, as DMCI was also leading the LRT-2 East Extension project together with Japan’s Marubeni Corp.
That project entered its final phase in April. It is expected to be completed by end-2020.
Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the $62-million electrical and mechanical (E&M) contract for the said railway system.
Under the contract, Marubeni would lead the administration and the procurement of the E&M for the rail transport’s extension, while DMCI would focus on track-work procurement, as well as the establishment and installation of E&M systems.
https://www.manilatimes.net/dmci-eyes-bidding-for-lrt-2-extension-project/601861/
Saturday, August 17, 2019
DMCI eyes bid for LRT-2 West Extension project
Construction and engineering giant D.M. Consunji Inc. is eyeing to bid for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 West Extension project, which will connect the current line to the Manila North Harbor, once the government opens the project for public tender.
“What the DOTr (Department of Transportation) told me is that it is already being designed and the government will fund it,” DMCI president and chief executive officer Jorge Consunji said.
“They expect the bidding maybe before the year is over, that is their target,” he added.
The LRT-2 West Extension project, which will stretch around three kilometers, will entail the construction of three new stations, namely Tutuban, Divisoria and Pier 4.
Construction of the project is targeted to start in the second quarter of 2020 and completed by the second quarter of 2023.
Consunji said once they bid on the project, it would complement the ongoing construction of the East Extension of LRT-2.
In March, a joint venture between Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the LRT-2 East Extension project.
The P3.2-billion contract with DOTr comprises an electrical and mechanical package for a four-kilometer railway system extension with two additional stations eastwards.
The project adds four kilometers of railway tracks from Santolan in Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo.
According to reports, the DOTr said the East Extension project is 61.93 percent complete as of early July.
Marubeni, as consortium leader, will be responsible for overall administration and the procurement of E&M railway systems, while DMCI will be responsible for track-work procurement and construction and the installation of E&M systems.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/17/1943990/dmci-eyes-bid-lrt-2-west-extension-project
“What the DOTr (Department of Transportation) told me is that it is already being designed and the government will fund it,” DMCI president and chief executive officer Jorge Consunji said.
“They expect the bidding maybe before the year is over, that is their target,” he added.
The LRT-2 West Extension project, which will stretch around three kilometers, will entail the construction of three new stations, namely Tutuban, Divisoria and Pier 4.
Construction of the project is targeted to start in the second quarter of 2020 and completed by the second quarter of 2023.
Consunji said once they bid on the project, it would complement the ongoing construction of the East Extension of LRT-2.
In March, a joint venture between Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the LRT-2 East Extension project.
The P3.2-billion contract with DOTr comprises an electrical and mechanical package for a four-kilometer railway system extension with two additional stations eastwards.
The project adds four kilometers of railway tracks from Santolan in Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo.
According to reports, the DOTr said the East Extension project is 61.93 percent complete as of early July.
Marubeni, as consortium leader, will be responsible for overall administration and the procurement of E&M railway systems, while DMCI will be responsible for track-work procurement and construction and the installation of E&M systems.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/17/1943990/dmci-eyes-bid-lrt-2-west-extension-project
Tugade on MRT3 losses in 2018: 'Don't judge DOTr on isolated cases'
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade plans to put 3 Dalian MRT3 trains in operation by the end of the year
"Dapat 'yung Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, huwag n'yong husgahan sa isang sektor ng kagawaran. Huwag n'yo kaming husgahan sa MRT. Huwag mo kaming husgahan sa isolated cases."
(You shouldn't judge the Department of Transportation based on just one sector of the department. Don't judge us on the MRT. Don't judge us on isolated cases.)
This was Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade's response to the 26% decrease in ridership and revenue of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) in 2018.
Tugade commented on the issue during the ceremonial turnover of the operations and management of the Clark International Airport to the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp on Friday, August 16.
According to the annual report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the DOTr, MRT3 passenger ridership and ticket sales were at their lowest in 2018 due to the decrease in train availability.
Some of the findings of the report were as follows:
Tugade reiterated the problem of reduced trains in operation, and added that losses in revenue were because of the increased expenses in maintenance and rehabilitation.
However, COA pointed out that these losses affect not only the public, but government funds as well.
"The cases in point do not only deny the riding public of an efficient, effective, and secured transportation systems but undoubtedly impacted on revenue collections, depriving the government of additional financial resources for payment of the MRT3 equity rentals," the report read.
Aside from equity rental fees, the revenues acquired from passenger fares are used to fund staffing and administrative costs. If the DOTr-MRT3 fails to self-finance these payments, a greater government subsidy would be needed.
Deployment of Dalian trains
Tugade also brought up his plan to bring in more Dalian trains by the end of the year. State auditors also cited the Dalian trains in its report, saying there is a need to address the recommendations of its technical consultant in order for the trains to be operational.
The Dalian trains arrived in 2016 to decongest the railway system, but were not put to use due to incompatibility issues and necessary repairs.
In response, Tugade stated that he is now in talks with Japanese evaluators Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to operate 3 Dalian trains by the end of the year.
They will be put to use gradually, following the consent and approval of Sumitomo and only after trial runs have been conducted.
Test runs of Dalian trains have been conducted after Sumitomo took over as the maintenance provider of the MRT3 in 2018. The most recent test run occurred from January to February 2019.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237842-tugade-statement-mrt3-losses-2018
"Dapat 'yung Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, huwag n'yong husgahan sa isang sektor ng kagawaran. Huwag n'yo kaming husgahan sa MRT. Huwag mo kaming husgahan sa isolated cases."
(You shouldn't judge the Department of Transportation based on just one sector of the department. Don't judge us on the MRT. Don't judge us on isolated cases.)
This was Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade's response to the 26% decrease in ridership and revenue of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) in 2018.
Tugade commented on the issue during the ceremonial turnover of the operations and management of the Clark International Airport to the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp on Friday, August 16.
According to the annual report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the DOTr, MRT3 passenger ridership and ticket sales were at their lowest in 2018 due to the decrease in train availability.
Some of the findings of the report were as follows:
- Train availability in the past year only had an average of 13 out of 24 trains in operation, in contrast to the number of trains in previous years which was 15 during off-peak hours and 20 during peak hours.
- The decrease in train availability was caused by the termination of the maintenance service contract of Busan Joint Venture, which was in turn taken over by the DOTr-MRT3 Maintenance Transition Team.
- Despite having completed the Independent Safety Audit and Assessment by TUV Rheinland Philippines, the 48 Dalian trains that were to increase train availability remained inoperable for an indefinite period.
- While 2018 saw the lowest number of recorded incidents in the last 4 years in terms of train removals, service interruptions, and passenger unloadings, this was also because of the decrease in train availability.
Tugade reiterated the problem of reduced trains in operation, and added that losses in revenue were because of the increased expenses in maintenance and rehabilitation.
However, COA pointed out that these losses affect not only the public, but government funds as well.
"The cases in point do not only deny the riding public of an efficient, effective, and secured transportation systems but undoubtedly impacted on revenue collections, depriving the government of additional financial resources for payment of the MRT3 equity rentals," the report read.
Aside from equity rental fees, the revenues acquired from passenger fares are used to fund staffing and administrative costs. If the DOTr-MRT3 fails to self-finance these payments, a greater government subsidy would be needed.
Deployment of Dalian trains
Tugade also brought up his plan to bring in more Dalian trains by the end of the year. State auditors also cited the Dalian trains in its report, saying there is a need to address the recommendations of its technical consultant in order for the trains to be operational.
The Dalian trains arrived in 2016 to decongest the railway system, but were not put to use due to incompatibility issues and necessary repairs.
In response, Tugade stated that he is now in talks with Japanese evaluators Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to operate 3 Dalian trains by the end of the year.
They will be put to use gradually, following the consent and approval of Sumitomo and only after trial runs have been conducted.
Test runs of Dalian trains have been conducted after Sumitomo took over as the maintenance provider of the MRT3 in 2018. The most recent test run occurred from January to February 2019.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237842-tugade-statement-mrt3-losses-2018
LIPAD takes over operations of Clark airport
LUZON International Premier Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) on Friday formally took over the operations and management of the Clark International Airport.
“I tell you LIPAD, paliparin ninyo ang paliparan na ito [flourish this airport]. Make it go, grow, and glow,” Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said during the turnover ceremony held at the New Passenger Terminal Building of the Clark International Airport.
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company formed by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) composed of Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Inc., Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc., and Changi Airport Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Changi Airports International.
Formerly known as the North Luzon Airport Consortium, LIPAD was awarded the 25-year O&M contract for the Clark airport terminals in January. It will also develop commercial assets, operate and maintain facilities and fit-out of the new terminal.
Bi Yong Chungunco, chief executive officer of LIPAD, said four international airlines will start their operations at the Clark airport in the next few months, in addition to the 17 airlines.
Moreover, six food and beverage outlets will also operate inside the terminal soon.
“We are also in talks with the airline operators for the possible integration of the terminal fee in the airfares as part of our goal to provide a very seamless travel experience,” she said.
“We will continue towards expanding this network, connecting Clark to more domestic and international points, cementing its position as the premier gateway for Central and Northern Luzon…. We look forward to a close collaboration with DoTr (Department of Transportation), and BCDA (Bases Conversion and Development Authority) for the next 25 years,” she added.
Clark International Airport increased its number of passenger by 63% to 2.1 million passengers in the first half of the year. The airport handles 734 weekly flights from 17 airlines. It currently being developed as the alternative to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. — Vincent Mariel P. Galang
https://www.bworldonline.com/lipad-takes-over-operations-of-clark-airport/
Friday, August 16, 2019
No worker displaced by consortium’s takeover of Clark airport
By TED CORDERO, GMA News
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Friday said that none of the airport’s workers lost their jobs after the consortium of Filinvest and JG Summit took over the air terminal's operations and maintenance (O&M).
“Technically no one was not absorbed by LIPAD,” CIAC president Jaime Melo told GMA News Online.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
Melo said around 215 Clark airport workers were affected by the LIPAD takeover.
“The 215 were offered employment by LIPAD but only 178 accepted the offer,” the CIAC chief said.
“The difference of 37 opted to take other employment, go into business or retire,” Melo said.
The CIAC said all affected employees will be compensated by the company as per rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.
On the sidelines of the turnover ceremony, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said all affected Clark airport employees will be compensated.
“Separation or retirement pay... computed on the basis of one and a half months per year of service,” Tugade said.
Those absorbed by LIPAD availed of retire-hire option while those who opted not to be absorbed by the private company availed of separation pay.
Tugade said those who were not absorbed by LIPAD will receive their separation pay on Monday.
“Tapos ‘yung mga natanggap bayaran at the end of the year,” the Transportation chief said.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The Clark airport O&M was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704813/no-worker-displaced-by-consortium-s-takeover-of-clark-airport/story/
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Friday said that none of the airport’s workers lost their jobs after the consortium of Filinvest and JG Summit took over the air terminal's operations and maintenance (O&M).
“Technically no one was not absorbed by LIPAD,” CIAC president Jaime Melo told GMA News Online.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
Melo said around 215 Clark airport workers were affected by the LIPAD takeover.
“The 215 were offered employment by LIPAD but only 178 accepted the offer,” the CIAC chief said.
“The difference of 37 opted to take other employment, go into business or retire,” Melo said.
The CIAC said all affected employees will be compensated by the company as per rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.
On the sidelines of the turnover ceremony, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said all affected Clark airport employees will be compensated.
“Separation or retirement pay... computed on the basis of one and a half months per year of service,” Tugade said.
Those absorbed by LIPAD availed of retire-hire option while those who opted not to be absorbed by the private company availed of separation pay.
Tugade said those who were not absorbed by LIPAD will receive their separation pay on Monday.
“Tapos ‘yung mga natanggap bayaran at the end of the year,” the Transportation chief said.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The Clark airport O&M was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704813/no-worker-displaced-by-consortium-s-takeover-of-clark-airport/story/
Clark Airport turned over to Changi venture with local conglomerates
The Clark International Airport in Pampanga province— the largest gateway in Central Luzon and an alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport— was turned over to the private sector on Friday.
Luzon International Premier Airport Development (Lipad) Corp., a venture led by conglomerates JG Summit Holdings and Filinvest Development Corp. in partnership with a unit of Singapore’s Changi Airport, will operate Clark Airport for a period of 25 years.
“This is day one of Lipad O&M [operations and maintenance], the first public private partnership project awarded under the administration of President Duterte,” said Lipad president Bi Yong Chungunco during the turnover ceremonies.
She said the consortium will open new food and beverage outlets, including a Starbucks outlet within the month. Lipad is also in talks with the airlines to integrate terminal fees in the ticket price for more passenger convenience.
Lipad, which is the Filipino word for “fly,” will operate the existing passenger terminal in Clark Airport, a former United States air base.
A new terminal, which will at least double Clark Airport’s capacity to eight million passengers per year, will be turned over to Lipad by the middle of 2020.
“Now the Clark Airport will be in better hands, achieving greater heights,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Friday.
Upgrades at Clark Airport are being led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. These are part of the administration’s broader push to transform Clark into a new metropolis to decongest Metro Manila, about 100 kilometers away.
The Clark Airport anchors the 9,450 hectare New Clark City, which will house government and business districts, as well as a massive sports complex where the 2019 Southeast Asian Games will be held. The DOTr is also building a railway system that will link Manila and the Clark Freeport Zone. /jpv
https://business.inquirer.net/276956/clark-airport-turned-over-to-changi-venture-with-local-conglomerates
Luzon International Premier Airport Development (Lipad) Corp., a venture led by conglomerates JG Summit Holdings and Filinvest Development Corp. in partnership with a unit of Singapore’s Changi Airport, will operate Clark Airport for a period of 25 years.
“This is day one of Lipad O&M [operations and maintenance], the first public private partnership project awarded under the administration of President Duterte,” said Lipad president Bi Yong Chungunco during the turnover ceremonies.
She said the consortium will open new food and beverage outlets, including a Starbucks outlet within the month. Lipad is also in talks with the airlines to integrate terminal fees in the ticket price for more passenger convenience.
Lipad, which is the Filipino word for “fly,” will operate the existing passenger terminal in Clark Airport, a former United States air base.
A new terminal, which will at least double Clark Airport’s capacity to eight million passengers per year, will be turned over to Lipad by the middle of 2020.
“Now the Clark Airport will be in better hands, achieving greater heights,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Friday.
Upgrades at Clark Airport are being led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. These are part of the administration’s broader push to transform Clark into a new metropolis to decongest Metro Manila, about 100 kilometers away.
The Clark Airport anchors the 9,450 hectare New Clark City, which will house government and business districts, as well as a massive sports complex where the 2019 Southeast Asian Games will be held. The DOTr is also building a railway system that will link Manila and the Clark Freeport Zone. /jpv
https://business.inquirer.net/276956/clark-airport-turned-over-to-changi-venture-with-local-conglomerates
Filinvest-led consortium takes over operations, maintenance of Clark airport
By TED CORDERO, GMA News
CLARK CITY, Pampanga - The consortium led by the Filinvest Development Corp. and JG Summit Holdings has officially taken over the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Clark International Airport.
In a turnover ceremony, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The Clark airport was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M.
"We thank the BCDA for the opportunity to create a new identity for Clark International Airport. We are working towards reinventing it to a world-class airport and meet the continued growth of international and domestic air travel," LIPAD chief executive officer Bi Yong Chungunco said.
"We envision Clark International Airport to become the country's premier gateway, by revolutionizing the way we travel and the way the world experiences the Philippines," Chungunco said.
To date, Clark airport covers 19 domestic and 12 international destinations serving 734 weekly flights from a total of 17 airlines.
LIPAD is working towards expanding the network of Clark airport to more domestic and international destinations, according to Chungunco. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704789/filinvest-led-consortium-takes-over-operations-maintenance-of-clark-airport/story/
CLARK CITY, Pampanga - The consortium led by the Filinvest Development Corp. and JG Summit Holdings has officially taken over the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Clark International Airport.
In a turnover ceremony, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The Clark airport was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M.
"We thank the BCDA for the opportunity to create a new identity for Clark International Airport. We are working towards reinventing it to a world-class airport and meet the continued growth of international and domestic air travel," LIPAD chief executive officer Bi Yong Chungunco said.
"We envision Clark International Airport to become the country's premier gateway, by revolutionizing the way we travel and the way the world experiences the Philippines," Chungunco said.
To date, Clark airport covers 19 domestic and 12 international destinations serving 734 weekly flights from a total of 17 airlines.
LIPAD is working towards expanding the network of Clark airport to more domestic and international destinations, according to Chungunco. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704789/filinvest-led-consortium-takes-over-operations-maintenance-of-clark-airport/story/
Lipad consortium takes over Clark airport
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| Lipad Chief Executive Officer Bi Yong Chungunco (2nd from left)accepts from Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade a certificate of turnover. PHOTO BY TONETTE OREJAS |
CLARK FREEPORT –– The Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (Lipad) consortium formally took over the operations and maintenance of the Clark International Airport (CRK) here on Friday.
Lipad Chief Executive Officer Bi Yong Chungunco presented a new logo for CRK during a simple rite at the construction site.
The consortium consists of the Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd., Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Inc., and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc.
It shall operate the CRK for 25 years.
Chungunco said the 179 workers of the state-owned Clark International Airport Corp. are “all excited.”
The workers’ motion for reconsideration seeking security of tenure is pending with the Department of Labor and Employment.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said CRK is in “better hands” with Lipad.
The airport’s new passenger terminal would be operated in the middle of 2020, according to Vivencio Dizon, president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority./lzb
https://business.inquirer.net/276953/lipad-consortium-takes-over-clark-airport
P7.7-B road works seen easing MM traffic
NLEx Corp. is now implementing major road projects and improvements worth P7.7 billion to help alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila and key areas of the NLEx-SCTEx (North Luzon Expressway-Subic-Capas-Tarlac Expressway) network.
“A number of projects are simultaneously being implemented in our expressway network in order to ease traffic and prioritize the safety and convenience of our motorists,” according to NLEx Corp. President and General Manager J. Luigi Bautista.
The projects under construction include new interchanges such as the Tambubong northbound entry and southbound exit, Balagtas northbound entry, Bocaue River Bridge rehabilitation along
NLEx, Department of Public Works and Highway’s (DPWH) Ciudad de Victoria Interchange and new expressway lanes, and NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10 C3-R10 Section.
These projects, which are being implemented by the DPWH and NLEx, are expected to provide efficient routes for transportation and help develop communities and businesses in Bulacan.
The DPWH acquires the rights-of-way and assumes other construction costs for these projects.
“The DPWH continuously supports road network expansion along NLEx to facilitate ease of travel, encourage economic growth, and improve public services,” DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said.
The 600-meter NLEx Balagtas northbound entry is almost complete and will be opened to motorists within this month.
This new artery will provide direct access to motorists coming from Balagtas Interchange going to NLEx northbound.
At present, motorists headed for the north from Balagtas or Plaridel Bypass have to pass through local roads and enter NLEx northbound via Sta. Rita in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
Aside from this project, the construction of a new Tambubong Interchange is progressing well toward enhancing the Bulacan road network and helping lessen heavy traffic at the Bocaue Interchange.
Toll plazas at the southbound entry and northbound entry lanes will be constructed at Brangay Tambubong to serve as alternate routes for motorists bound for Pandi, Bulacan and nearby towns.
Also the first phase of Ciudad de Victoria Interchange near Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan has reached its halfway completion milestone.
The project involves the construction of two additional lanes along the existing Bocaue Municipal Road, a new 80-linear meter 2×2 lane bridge crossing the NLEx and the rehabilitation of the inner road of Philippine Arena for a total length of 1.93 kilometers.
This road segment will begin near the Bocaue Municipal Hall and will extend to Sta. Maria, Bulacan, bypassing the heavily congested Governor F. Halili Avenue in Bocaue.
The DPWH is also constructing an additional bridge at Bocaue Interchange to increase its capacity to two lanes per direction.
“With all these enhancements, we are hoping to raise the level of convenience and satisfaction of motorists traveling our expressways,” Bautista said.
Congressman Gavini Pancho of Bulacan’s Second District, who was instrumental in pushing for these road network improvements, noted that “these road projects will significantly contribute to the decongestion of our roads and will highly benefit the public, not only the Bulakeños, but also those traveling [to and from] Central Luzon.”
https://www.manilatimes.net/p7-7-b-road-works-seen-easing-mm-traffic/600811/
“A number of projects are simultaneously being implemented in our expressway network in order to ease traffic and prioritize the safety and convenience of our motorists,” according to NLEx Corp. President and General Manager J. Luigi Bautista.
The projects under construction include new interchanges such as the Tambubong northbound entry and southbound exit, Balagtas northbound entry, Bocaue River Bridge rehabilitation along
NLEx, Department of Public Works and Highway’s (DPWH) Ciudad de Victoria Interchange and new expressway lanes, and NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10 C3-R10 Section.
These projects, which are being implemented by the DPWH and NLEx, are expected to provide efficient routes for transportation and help develop communities and businesses in Bulacan.
The DPWH acquires the rights-of-way and assumes other construction costs for these projects.
“The DPWH continuously supports road network expansion along NLEx to facilitate ease of travel, encourage economic growth, and improve public services,” DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said.
The 600-meter NLEx Balagtas northbound entry is almost complete and will be opened to motorists within this month.
This new artery will provide direct access to motorists coming from Balagtas Interchange going to NLEx northbound.
At present, motorists headed for the north from Balagtas or Plaridel Bypass have to pass through local roads and enter NLEx northbound via Sta. Rita in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
Aside from this project, the construction of a new Tambubong Interchange is progressing well toward enhancing the Bulacan road network and helping lessen heavy traffic at the Bocaue Interchange.
Toll plazas at the southbound entry and northbound entry lanes will be constructed at Brangay Tambubong to serve as alternate routes for motorists bound for Pandi, Bulacan and nearby towns.
Also the first phase of Ciudad de Victoria Interchange near Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan has reached its halfway completion milestone.
The project involves the construction of two additional lanes along the existing Bocaue Municipal Road, a new 80-linear meter 2×2 lane bridge crossing the NLEx and the rehabilitation of the inner road of Philippine Arena for a total length of 1.93 kilometers.
This road segment will begin near the Bocaue Municipal Hall and will extend to Sta. Maria, Bulacan, bypassing the heavily congested Governor F. Halili Avenue in Bocaue.
The DPWH is also constructing an additional bridge at Bocaue Interchange to increase its capacity to two lanes per direction.
“With all these enhancements, we are hoping to raise the level of convenience and satisfaction of motorists traveling our expressways,” Bautista said.
Congressman Gavini Pancho of Bulacan’s Second District, who was instrumental in pushing for these road network improvements, noted that “these road projects will significantly contribute to the decongestion of our roads and will highly benefit the public, not only the Bulakeños, but also those traveling [to and from] Central Luzon.”
https://www.manilatimes.net/p7-7-b-road-works-seen-easing-mm-traffic/600811/
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Government 'on track' to complete LRT-1 Cavite extension
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte's administration is on track to finish the construction of the 11.7-kilometer Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Line 1 by 2021, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday, August 14.
Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy Batan gave the assurance in a Palace press briefing, after Cavite Seventh District Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla blamed the Ayala consortium for the delay in the construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension.
"It's 19 years delayed. Project is finally on track," Batan said.
"Fourth quarter 2021, tapos 'yun (it's already completed). So finally, after 19 years, we are seeing actual construction works in progress in this LRT-1 Cavite extension project," he added.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which is a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, and the Macquaire group, took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT-1 in September 2015.
The construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension is part of the concession agreement with the LRMC.
The extension, which will transport commuters from Baclaran to Cavite, will cover eight new stations.
The stations that are expected to be opened are Redemptorist, Naia Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Aquino, Las Piñas, Zapote, and Nigod.
The project is seen to increase its daily ridership to 800,000 from the current 500,000.
Batan noted that the piling works for the LRT extension would begin in October this year, while the launching of a girder for the project will be in March next year. (SunStar Philippines)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1818680
Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy Batan gave the assurance in a Palace press briefing, after Cavite Seventh District Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla blamed the Ayala consortium for the delay in the construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension.
"It's 19 years delayed. Project is finally on track," Batan said.
"Fourth quarter 2021, tapos 'yun (it's already completed). So finally, after 19 years, we are seeing actual construction works in progress in this LRT-1 Cavite extension project," he added.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which is a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, and the Macquaire group, took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT-1 in September 2015.
The construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension is part of the concession agreement with the LRMC.
The extension, which will transport commuters from Baclaran to Cavite, will cover eight new stations.
The stations that are expected to be opened are Redemptorist, Naia Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Aquino, Las Piñas, Zapote, and Nigod.
The project is seen to increase its daily ridership to 800,000 from the current 500,000.
Batan noted that the piling works for the LRT extension would begin in October this year, while the launching of a girder for the project will be in March next year. (SunStar Philippines)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1818680
Araneta-Aurora intersection closed for a week
Starting today, the Araneta-Aurora intersection in Manila will be closed to traffic every night for a week for the construction of the Skyway Stage 3 project, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday.
MMDA Road Safety Unit head Emilio Llavor said the closure would give way to the launching of girders for the Skyway.
The closure will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will affect 17,000 to 18,000 vehicles, Llavor said.
Drivers of light vehicles may take the following alternate routes: from Shaw Boulevard or V. Mapa, go straight toward Magsaysay Boulevard then Santol street, right on Palanza, Landargun or Bayani Road, then left on G. Araneta to their destination.
Vehicles from Cubao going to Manila should take Aurora Boulevard, turn right to Guirayan street, left to Palanza, left to Tomas Arguelles or Santol street to Magsaysay Boulevard to their destination.
From N. Domingo and Blumentritt, motorists may take F. Roman, H. Lozada and J. Ruiz streets; for vehicles coming from the north, they make take C-3 Sgt. Rivera, right at Bayani, Landargun and Palanza Street, left at Santol street, left at Magsaysay Boulevard, then V. Mapa, Old Sta. Mesa to their destination.
Trucks may take Quezon Avenue, E. Rodriguez Avenue, España Boulevard, Lacson Avenue, straight toward Nagtahan to their destination; or Magsaysay Boulevard, right at V. Mapa to Shaw Bouleavard, to their destination.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/08/15/1943404/araneta-aurora-intersection-closed-week
MMDA Road Safety Unit head Emilio Llavor said the closure would give way to the launching of girders for the Skyway.
The closure will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will affect 17,000 to 18,000 vehicles, Llavor said.
Drivers of light vehicles may take the following alternate routes: from Shaw Boulevard or V. Mapa, go straight toward Magsaysay Boulevard then Santol street, right on Palanza, Landargun or Bayani Road, then left on G. Araneta to their destination.
Vehicles from Cubao going to Manila should take Aurora Boulevard, turn right to Guirayan street, left to Palanza, left to Tomas Arguelles or Santol street to Magsaysay Boulevard to their destination.
From N. Domingo and Blumentritt, motorists may take F. Roman, H. Lozada and J. Ruiz streets; for vehicles coming from the north, they make take C-3 Sgt. Rivera, right at Bayani, Landargun and Palanza Street, left at Santol street, left at Magsaysay Boulevard, then V. Mapa, Old Sta. Mesa to their destination.
Trucks may take Quezon Avenue, E. Rodriguez Avenue, España Boulevard, Lacson Avenue, straight toward Nagtahan to their destination; or Magsaysay Boulevard, right at V. Mapa to Shaw Bouleavard, to their destination.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/08/15/1943404/araneta-aurora-intersection-closed-week
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Completed railway assets to ease traffic by 25%: DOTr
By Azer Parrocha
A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said Wednesday they expect Metro Manila traffic to ease from 6 percent to 7 percent to 20 percent to 25 percent once all its railway assets are finished.
“Our estimate for the current pipeline when they (railways) become operational is we increase our rail capture from 6 (percent) to 7 percent up to 20 (percent) to 25 percent,” DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said in a Palace briefing.
Philippine National Railways (PNR) General Manager Jun Magno said the strategy is to create several corridors by means of railway assets to reduce traffic.
“The strategy overall in rail is actually not to push everything through Edsa but actually through several corridors: One, is the subway; one, is NSCR (North-South Commuter Railway), and then MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit),” Magno said.
“But again, the earliest that would materialize is NSCR ahead of the subway,” he added.
The officials estimated that one million passengers use the country’s four railway systems -- the PNR, Light Rail Transit (LRT-1, and -2), and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3).
Batan said on weekdays, there are about 20 million trips in Metro Manila.
“Out of that 20 million trips, we have around 14 million trips by public transport. And out of that 14 million trips, we are getting one million trips in our railway system or around 6 (percent) to 7 percent of our daily public transport commuters,” Batan said.
PNR extension
Meanwhile, Magno said the PNR is mulling the construction of a bridge between Valenzuela and Malabon to extend the PNR service all the way to Malabon.
“We are poised to carry 120,000 passengers between Malabon and Calamba and we are planning to extend the service because of traffic issues that came out yesterday. That’s why we might open all the way to Valenzuela,” Magno said.
He said the PNR has been studying the engineering obstacles in relation to the construction of the proposed bridge, which he said will take less than 30 to 45 days to build.
“Right now, we have service all the way to Governor Pascual in Malabon. Malabon and Valenzuela (are) separated by a body of water, (the) Tullahan River. We used to have an old bridge but it was destroyed,” Magno said.
“Because we are making the NSCR project, we are looking for a space where we can connect it to Valenzuela, so we could re-open service between Valenzuela and Makati,” he added.
Magno said once the bridge is built, residents living in Valenzuela can take a jeepney to Governor Pascual, and take the train service from there going to Makati.
“So we’ll just be adding trains. There are trains coming. We will make sure there are a lot of trains and then we connect the bridge between Tullahan and Malabon),” Magno said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077844
A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said Wednesday they expect Metro Manila traffic to ease from 6 percent to 7 percent to 20 percent to 25 percent once all its railway assets are finished.
“Our estimate for the current pipeline when they (railways) become operational is we increase our rail capture from 6 (percent) to 7 percent up to 20 (percent) to 25 percent,” DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said in a Palace briefing.
Philippine National Railways (PNR) General Manager Jun Magno said the strategy is to create several corridors by means of railway assets to reduce traffic.
“The strategy overall in rail is actually not to push everything through Edsa but actually through several corridors: One, is the subway; one, is NSCR (North-South Commuter Railway), and then MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit),” Magno said.
“But again, the earliest that would materialize is NSCR ahead of the subway,” he added.
The officials estimated that one million passengers use the country’s four railway systems -- the PNR, Light Rail Transit (LRT-1, and -2), and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3).
Batan said on weekdays, there are about 20 million trips in Metro Manila.
“Out of that 20 million trips, we have around 14 million trips by public transport. And out of that 14 million trips, we are getting one million trips in our railway system or around 6 (percent) to 7 percent of our daily public transport commuters,” Batan said.
PNR extension
Meanwhile, Magno said the PNR is mulling the construction of a bridge between Valenzuela and Malabon to extend the PNR service all the way to Malabon.
“We are poised to carry 120,000 passengers between Malabon and Calamba and we are planning to extend the service because of traffic issues that came out yesterday. That’s why we might open all the way to Valenzuela,” Magno said.
He said the PNR has been studying the engineering obstacles in relation to the construction of the proposed bridge, which he said will take less than 30 to 45 days to build.
“Right now, we have service all the way to Governor Pascual in Malabon. Malabon and Valenzuela (are) separated by a body of water, (the) Tullahan River. We used to have an old bridge but it was destroyed,” Magno said.
“Because we are making the NSCR project, we are looking for a space where we can connect it to Valenzuela, so we could re-open service between Valenzuela and Makati,” he added.
Magno said once the bridge is built, residents living in Valenzuela can take a jeepney to Governor Pascual, and take the train service from there going to Makati.
“So we’ll just be adding trains. There are trains coming. We will make sure there are a lot of trains and then we connect the bridge between Tullahan and Malabon),” Magno said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077844
Government 'on track' to complete LRT-1 Cavite extension
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte's administration is on track to finish the construction of the 11.7-kilometer Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Line 1 by 2021, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday, August 14.
Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy Batan gave the assurance in a Palace press briefing, after Cavite Seventh District Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla blamed the Ayala consortium for the delay in the construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension.
"It's (LRT-1 Cavite extension project) 19 years delayed. Project is finally on track," Batan said.
"Fourth quarter 2021, tapos 'yun (it's already completed). So finally, after 19 years, we are seeing actual construction works in progress in this LRT-1 Cavite extension project," he added.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which is a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, and the Macquaire group, took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT-1 in September 2015.
The construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension is part of the concession agreement with the LRMC.
The extension, which will transport commuters from Baclaran to Cavite, will cover eight new stations.
The stations that are expected to be opened are Redemptorist, Naia Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Aquino, Las Piñas, Zapote, and Nigod.
The project is seen to increase its daily ridership to 800,000 from the current 500,000.
Batan noted that the piling works for the LRT extension would begin in October this year, while the launching of a girder for the project will be in March next year. (SunStar Philippines)
https://ph.news.yahoo.com/government-track-complete-lrt-1-104300212.html
Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy Batan gave the assurance in a Palace press briefing, after Cavite Seventh District Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla blamed the Ayala consortium for the delay in the construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension.
"It's (LRT-1 Cavite extension project) 19 years delayed. Project is finally on track," Batan said.
"Fourth quarter 2021, tapos 'yun (it's already completed). So finally, after 19 years, we are seeing actual construction works in progress in this LRT-1 Cavite extension project," he added.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which is a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, and the Macquaire group, took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT-1 in September 2015.
The construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension is part of the concession agreement with the LRMC.
The extension, which will transport commuters from Baclaran to Cavite, will cover eight new stations.
The stations that are expected to be opened are Redemptorist, Naia Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Aquino, Las Piñas, Zapote, and Nigod.
The project is seen to increase its daily ridership to 800,000 from the current 500,000.
Batan noted that the piling works for the LRT extension would begin in October this year, while the launching of a girder for the project will be in March next year. (SunStar Philippines)
https://ph.news.yahoo.com/government-track-complete-lrt-1-104300212.html
Ayala, Metro Pacific slammed for LRT 1 extension, FTI construction delays
Cavite 7th District Representative Boying Remulla says the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange would have been 'viable' if not for these construction delays
Cavite 7th District Representative Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla blamed corporations Ayala and Metro Pacific for delays in the construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) Cavite extension and the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) station.
Remulla said the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) would have been "viable" if not for these construction delays, since the LRT1 extension was supposed to have a station at the terminal to transport passengers to and from Metro Manila.
Instead, commuters who already spend 7.5 hours traveling two-way from the farthest points are forced to take another ride to other parts of Metro Manila. Consequently, they get to work late or they line up for hours just to get a ride.
Remulla addressed these concerns, saying the PITX "really hurt" the people of Cavite because of the lack of a plan to dispatch people to their destinations.
"In the PITX, they did not put in the dedicated rides to the business districts and to the educational institutions. They just let it be," Remulla said on Tuesday, August 13, during the Senate hearing on the provincial bus ban.
In the past, the former Cavite governor proposed solutions to address these difficulties in a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), requesting Secretary Arthur Tugade to allow both provincial and city buses to enter Metro Manila and reach their designated terminals.
He had also previously moved to suspend PITX operations until the LRT1 extension was constructed, saying it did not serve the general public at its current state.
Remulla now calls on people to stop turning a blind eye to the problem of concessionaires, which he said were being favored by the government.
Further, he also slammed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for "adapting discriminatory practices" by awarding concessionaires without distinguishing which will serve the commuters' interests.
"The DOTr is not calling the attention of those running the LRT1 and those in charge of the extension, and [is instead] allowing these people to take their sweet time," he said.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation – a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, and the Macquarie group – took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT1 in September 2015.
The extension was meant to transport passengers from Baclaran to Cavite. Construction was supposed to start in mid-2018, but only began last April.
Meanwhile, Ayala Land won the bid for FTI in 2012.
Remulla on Tuesday proposed that these concessions be awarded to another group if the current concessionaires are not continuing with the construction.
"That is a very urgent matter that they should be doing. Kung hindi kaya ng Ayala 'yan tsaka Metro Pacific, ibigay na nila sa ibang concessionaire na may kaya. Kasi para namang maghihintay tayo forever for Ayala to move eh," he said.
(If Ayala and Metro Pacific cannot do it, give it to a concessionaire who can. We can't wait forever for Ayala to move.)
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237687-boying-remulla-slams-ayala-metro-pacific-lrt1-fti-construction-delays
Cavite 7th District Representative Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla blamed corporations Ayala and Metro Pacific for delays in the construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) Cavite extension and the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) station.
Remulla said the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) would have been "viable" if not for these construction delays, since the LRT1 extension was supposed to have a station at the terminal to transport passengers to and from Metro Manila.
Instead, commuters who already spend 7.5 hours traveling two-way from the farthest points are forced to take another ride to other parts of Metro Manila. Consequently, they get to work late or they line up for hours just to get a ride.
Remulla addressed these concerns, saying the PITX "really hurt" the people of Cavite because of the lack of a plan to dispatch people to their destinations.
"In the PITX, they did not put in the dedicated rides to the business districts and to the educational institutions. They just let it be," Remulla said on Tuesday, August 13, during the Senate hearing on the provincial bus ban.
In the past, the former Cavite governor proposed solutions to address these difficulties in a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), requesting Secretary Arthur Tugade to allow both provincial and city buses to enter Metro Manila and reach their designated terminals.
He had also previously moved to suspend PITX operations until the LRT1 extension was constructed, saying it did not serve the general public at its current state.
Remulla now calls on people to stop turning a blind eye to the problem of concessionaires, which he said were being favored by the government.
Further, he also slammed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for "adapting discriminatory practices" by awarding concessionaires without distinguishing which will serve the commuters' interests.
"The DOTr is not calling the attention of those running the LRT1 and those in charge of the extension, and [is instead] allowing these people to take their sweet time," he said.
The Light Rail Manila Corporation – a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, and the Macquarie group – took over the operations, maintenance, and extension of the LRT1 in September 2015.
The extension was meant to transport passengers from Baclaran to Cavite. Construction was supposed to start in mid-2018, but only began last April.
Meanwhile, Ayala Land won the bid for FTI in 2012.
Remulla on Tuesday proposed that these concessions be awarded to another group if the current concessionaires are not continuing with the construction.
"That is a very urgent matter that they should be doing. Kung hindi kaya ng Ayala 'yan tsaka Metro Pacific, ibigay na nila sa ibang concessionaire na may kaya. Kasi para namang maghihintay tayo forever for Ayala to move eh," he said.
(If Ayala and Metro Pacific cannot do it, give it to a concessionaire who can. We can't wait forever for Ayala to move.)
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237687-boying-remulla-slams-ayala-metro-pacific-lrt1-fti-construction-delays
Monday, August 12, 2019
Filinvest-JG consortium to take over Clark airport
The Department of Transportation said it is set to turn over the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport to Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. on Aug. 16.
“By Aug. 16, we’ll be ready to turn over the O&M to Lipad Corp.,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
Lipad is the corporate name of the former North Luzon Airport Consortium composed of Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd., Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc.
The company won the public bidding in December 2018 for the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport’s existing passenger terminal and the development of a new modern terminal building targeted for operation by 2020.
Lipad plans to establish a new reputation for Philippine international gateway airports to ensure ease and seamless travel in the Philippine airports with the consortium’s technical partner, Changi Airport Philippines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changi Airports International of Singapore.
Tugade also said he was expecting Terminal 2 at Clark to be operational by June or July next year.
Megawide-GMR earlier won the bidding for the construction of a new passenger terminal in Clark Airport when it submitted the lowest financial proposal of P9.36 billion on Dec. 14.
“Our expectation is to increase the capacity from 4 million to 12 million passengers,” Tugade said.
Clark International Airport is the second main gateway in Luzon. The new 100,000-square-meter terminal will double its capacity to eight million passengers a year, easing the strain on Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Parañaque City and boosting the development of Central Luzon.
Clark International Airport has an annual capacity of four million passengers. Airlines operating in Clark include Qatar Airways, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, Dragon Air, AirAsia Berhad, Philippine Airlines and Emirates Airlines.
These airlines mount flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Macau, Pudong, Incheon, Doha, Dubai, Davao, Cebu and Kalibo.
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/302104/filinvest-jg-consortium-to-take-over-clark-airport-.html
“By Aug. 16, we’ll be ready to turn over the O&M to Lipad Corp.,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
Lipad is the corporate name of the former North Luzon Airport Consortium composed of Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd., Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc.
The company won the public bidding in December 2018 for the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport’s existing passenger terminal and the development of a new modern terminal building targeted for operation by 2020.
Lipad plans to establish a new reputation for Philippine international gateway airports to ensure ease and seamless travel in the Philippine airports with the consortium’s technical partner, Changi Airport Philippines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changi Airports International of Singapore.
Tugade also said he was expecting Terminal 2 at Clark to be operational by June or July next year.
Megawide-GMR earlier won the bidding for the construction of a new passenger terminal in Clark Airport when it submitted the lowest financial proposal of P9.36 billion on Dec. 14.
“Our expectation is to increase the capacity from 4 million to 12 million passengers,” Tugade said.
Clark International Airport is the second main gateway in Luzon. The new 100,000-square-meter terminal will double its capacity to eight million passengers a year, easing the strain on Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Parañaque City and boosting the development of Central Luzon.
Clark International Airport has an annual capacity of four million passengers. Airlines operating in Clark include Qatar Airways, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, Dragon Air, AirAsia Berhad, Philippine Airlines and Emirates Airlines.
These airlines mount flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Macau, Pudong, Incheon, Doha, Dubai, Davao, Cebu and Kalibo.
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/302104/filinvest-jg-consortium-to-take-over-clark-airport-.html
Monday, August 5, 2019
Meralco spending P12 B this year to strengthen network
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is spending over P12 billion this year to strengthen its network and to relocate distribution poles affected by infrastructure projects of government.
Of the P12.03 billion networks capital expenditure (capex) set this year, the power distributor has already utilized 67 percent or P8 billion as of end-June, Meralco senior vice president and head of networks Ronnie Aperocho said.
He said P2.16 billion was spent for projects that address load growth requirements of the Meralco franchise.
A significant portion of the workload includes support for government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build Build Build (BBB) programs.
“We also spent significant amount for the relocation of poles to support PPP/BBB programs projects of government. As of June 30, we have already relocated close to 2,800 poles out of more than 4,000 poles,” Aperocho said.
To support government priority projects, at least 4,260 poles need to be relocated. Of the running total, 2,780 affected poles have already been relocated as of end-June.
The PPP, BBB and other government projects include the C-5 South Link, the Cavite-Laguna Expressway Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) East Extension Project, C3-R10 Road, Skyway Stage 3, Metro Rail Transit Line 7, LRT 1 Extension project, the Lawton Avenue widening, and the Philippine National Railways (North 1 Project).
Meanwhile, Meralco is preparing for six more major government projects that are prepared to commence this year, Aperocho said.
These include the Bonifacio Global City Ortigas Link, C-6 Southeast Metro Manila Expressway, PNR North 2, Metro Manila Subway Project, the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway Connector Road and Common Station.
Company officials said a big chunk of the networks capex are relocation and upgrades, which are non-revenue generating.
“For the demand growth, very little comes from the BBB projects. In fact, the question you may want to ask, is of the capex that we spent of P8 billion, how much are revenue producing and how much are these BBB built for the country, which are not directly revenue producing. But, of course, we have to do it,” Meralco chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said.
Broken down, almost half of the P12.03 billion networks capex set this year, or P5.14 billion, is allocated to new customer connections.
Meralco has also budgeted P3.51 billion for asset renewals, such as replacement of poles, meters, substation equipment and relocation of poles affected by projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The company has also set P250 million to relocate distribution facilities affected by the PPP and BBB programs, P858 million for movable non-network assets such as information technology and software, tools, work and testing equipment, and P46 million for immovable non-network assets like construction of meter warehouse.
Meanwhile, P2.22 billion was allocated to address load growth for the year, which include the construction of new switchyards and feeders for the Filinvest substation, the TMC substation and Bridgetowne substation.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/05/1940570/meralco-spending-p12-b-year-strengthen-network
Of the P12.03 billion networks capital expenditure (capex) set this year, the power distributor has already utilized 67 percent or P8 billion as of end-June, Meralco senior vice president and head of networks Ronnie Aperocho said.
He said P2.16 billion was spent for projects that address load growth requirements of the Meralco franchise.
A significant portion of the workload includes support for government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build Build Build (BBB) programs.
“We also spent significant amount for the relocation of poles to support PPP/BBB programs projects of government. As of June 30, we have already relocated close to 2,800 poles out of more than 4,000 poles,” Aperocho said.
To support government priority projects, at least 4,260 poles need to be relocated. Of the running total, 2,780 affected poles have already been relocated as of end-June.
The PPP, BBB and other government projects include the C-5 South Link, the Cavite-Laguna Expressway Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) East Extension Project, C3-R10 Road, Skyway Stage 3, Metro Rail Transit Line 7, LRT 1 Extension project, the Lawton Avenue widening, and the Philippine National Railways (North 1 Project).
Meanwhile, Meralco is preparing for six more major government projects that are prepared to commence this year, Aperocho said.
These include the Bonifacio Global City Ortigas Link, C-6 Southeast Metro Manila Expressway, PNR North 2, Metro Manila Subway Project, the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway Connector Road and Common Station.
Company officials said a big chunk of the networks capex are relocation and upgrades, which are non-revenue generating.
“For the demand growth, very little comes from the BBB projects. In fact, the question you may want to ask, is of the capex that we spent of P8 billion, how much are revenue producing and how much are these BBB built for the country, which are not directly revenue producing. But, of course, we have to do it,” Meralco chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said.
Broken down, almost half of the P12.03 billion networks capex set this year, or P5.14 billion, is allocated to new customer connections.
Meralco has also budgeted P3.51 billion for asset renewals, such as replacement of poles, meters, substation equipment and relocation of poles affected by projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The company has also set P250 million to relocate distribution facilities affected by the PPP and BBB programs, P858 million for movable non-network assets such as information technology and software, tools, work and testing equipment, and P46 million for immovable non-network assets like construction of meter warehouse.
Meanwhile, P2.22 billion was allocated to address load growth for the year, which include the construction of new switchyards and feeders for the Filinvest substation, the TMC substation and Bridgetowne substation.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/05/1940570/meralco-spending-p12-b-year-strengthen-network
Friday, August 2, 2019
Marikina grants Manila Water original proponent status
MANILA WATER Co., Inc. said Marikina had granted the Ayala-controlled water concessionaire the certificate of acceptance and grant of original proponent status to build and operate the city’s integrated waste management facility.
It told the stock exchange Thursday that it had received the certificate dated July 22, 2019 from the office the mayor “to treat and process the city solid waste of Marikina City.”
It added that Manila Water’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Manila Water Total Solutions Corp., submitted an unsolicited proposal to build and operate the facility through a joint venture arrangement.
“The Certificate granted by the City of Marikina authorizes the commencement of detailed negotiations with respect to the terms and conditions of the project,” it said.
Manila Water disclosed last month that it signed and executed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the Calbayog City Water District to handle the city’s water system through a project with estimated capital expenditure of P1.197 billion.
Manila Water, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Calbayog Water Co., Inc. and the water district are to execute the project for 25 years from start date as defined in the JVA. The water system is estimated to deliver a potential billed volume of 28.48 million liters per day by year 2043.
Also last month, the company forged a similar JVA with the Lambunao Water District to handle the water system of Lambunao town in Iloilo province in a 35-year project that will entail a capital expenditure of P78.98 million. The project is estimated to deliver a potential billed volume of 2.93 million liters per day by 2054.
Both deals cover the design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, financing, expansion and management of the water system in the areas. The handling of the wastewater system is included in the Calbayog City project.
On Thursday, Manila Water fell 2.13% to P23. — Victor V. Saulon
https://www.bworldonline.com/marikina-grants-manila-water-original-proponent-status/
It told the stock exchange Thursday that it had received the certificate dated July 22, 2019 from the office the mayor “to treat and process the city solid waste of Marikina City.”
It added that Manila Water’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Manila Water Total Solutions Corp., submitted an unsolicited proposal to build and operate the facility through a joint venture arrangement.
“The Certificate granted by the City of Marikina authorizes the commencement of detailed negotiations with respect to the terms and conditions of the project,” it said.
Manila Water disclosed last month that it signed and executed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the Calbayog City Water District to handle the city’s water system through a project with estimated capital expenditure of P1.197 billion.
Manila Water, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Calbayog Water Co., Inc. and the water district are to execute the project for 25 years from start date as defined in the JVA. The water system is estimated to deliver a potential billed volume of 28.48 million liters per day by year 2043.
Also last month, the company forged a similar JVA with the Lambunao Water District to handle the water system of Lambunao town in Iloilo province in a 35-year project that will entail a capital expenditure of P78.98 million. The project is estimated to deliver a potential billed volume of 2.93 million liters per day by 2054.
Both deals cover the design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, financing, expansion and management of the water system in the areas. The handling of the wastewater system is included in the Calbayog City project.
On Thursday, Manila Water fell 2.13% to P23. — Victor V. Saulon
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