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"Build Better More

Public transportation

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Rail transportation

West Extension Proposed

Cavite Extension 2019– Under-construction 2024

Metro Manila Subway 2019– Under-construction 2032 (partial), unknown (full) [4]

Mindanao Railway (Phase 1) Proposed

MRT Line 3 Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2) Proposed

MRT Line 3 South Extension Project Proposed

MRT Line 4 Proposed

MRT Line 7 2016– Under-construction 2027

North–South Commuter Railway 2019– Under-construction December 2027 (Phase 1), October 2028 (Phase 2), January 2032 (full) [5]

PNR South Long Haul Proposed 2025

Subic–Clark Railway Proposed 2025

North Triangle Common Station 2017 Under-construction 2027

Urban transportation

Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System 2023– Under-construction

Davao Public Transport Modernization Project Under-construction

Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange 2024 Under-construction 2028

Roads

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Arterial Road Bypass Project Phase III (Plaridel Bypass) Completed October 2023

Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway 2017– Under-construction December 2024 [6]

Boracay Circumferential Road 2018–2022 Completed March 12, 2022 [7]

Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road 1997– Under-construction

Sariaya Bypass Construction Project Completed October 21, 2022

Davao City Coastal Road Project, including Bucana bridge 2017– Under-construction 2025 [8][9]

Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project Proposed

Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Development, Phase I Proposed

Metro Manila Bridges Project (under ADB Financing Facility) - 3 Bridges Proposed

Pasacao-Balatan Tourism Coastal Highway Proposed

Priority Bridges Crossing Pasig-Marikina River & Manggahan Floodway Bridges

Construction Project (under China Government Facility) - 3 Bridges

Proposed

Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao Proposed

Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project (SPCR) 2018–2023 Completed July 14, 2023 [10][11][12]

Sindangan-Bayog-Lakewood Road, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte Proposed

Surallah-T’Boli-San Jose Road, South Cotabato Completed

Expressways

C-5 Southlink Expressway Under-construction

Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) 2015 Under-construction 2019 (Mamplasan to Sta. Rosa), 2021 (Sta. Rosa to Tibig-Kaong Road), Summer 2023 (Tibig-Kaong Road to Aguinaldo Highway) 2023/2024 (Aguinaldo Highway to Kawit)

Camarines Sur Expressway 2022- Under-construction

Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX), Phase I Under-construction

Davao City Expressway Proposed

Las Piñas–Muntinlupa Expressway Proposed

Mega Manila Skyway Proposed

Metro Cebu Expressway (Cebu Circumferential Road) 2020– Under-construction

NLEX Connector 2019–2024 Completed March 2023 (partial), December 2024 (full)

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Segment 8.2 2019–2024 Under-construction

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 4 (TR4) Under-construction

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 5 (TR5) Segment 1 2019–2024 Under-construction

Southeast Metro Manila Expressway Under Construction

Inter-island Bridges

Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge 2023–2027 Under-construction 2027

Cebu-Bohol Bridge Proposed

Cebu-Mactan Bridge (4th Bridge) and Coastal Road Proposed

Panay–Guimaras–Negros Island Bridges Proposed

2030

Panglao-Tagbilaran City Offshore Bridge Connector Proposed

Panguil Bay Bridge 2021–2024 Completed 2024 [13]

Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge 2024 Under-construction 2027

Airports

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

New Manila International Airport 2020–2026 Under-construction 2026 [14]

Sangley Point International Airport Development Project Phase 2 2022 Under-construction

New Bukidnon Airport 2022 Under-construction

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rehabilitation Project Proposed

New Dumaguete Airport Development Project (Bacong International Airport) 2024 Under-construction

Clark International Airport New Terminal Building 2017 Completed 2022

Seaports

Project Construction Status Completion Date Ref.

Davao Sasa Port Proposed

New Cebu International Container Port Under construction, March 28, 2024

Upgrading and improvement of the Iloilo International Container Port Under-construction

Calapan Port Passenger Terminal Building 2021 Completed 2023

Urban development

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Ambal Simuay River and Rio Grande de Mindanao River Flood Control and Riverbank Protection Project Proposed

Cavite Industrial Area Flood Risk Management Project Proposed

Climate Change Adaptation Works National Irrigation Systems (NIS) Under-construction

Construction of Farm-to-Mill Roads Under Construction

EDSA Greenways Proposed 2027 [15]

Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi (Output 2: Reconstruction and Development Plan for a Greater Marawi, Stage 2) Proposed

Expansion/Upgrading/Improvement of General Santos Fish Port, South Cotabato, Under-construction

Flood Risk Improvement and Management Project for the Cagayan De Oro River Proposed

FMRDP - Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) Projects Under Construction

Iconic Bridge Projects for Socio-Economic Development, Phase I (UK-Assisted) Proposed

Improvement of Service Roads in National Irrigation Systems (NIS) Under Construction

Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (IDRR-CCA) Measures in the Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay Project Stage II Proposed

Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation (InFRA) Project - Phase I Proposed

Metro Manila Flood Management Project, Phase I Proposed

Metro Manila Priority Bridges for Seismic Improvement Project Proposed

Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, Phase IV Proposed

Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, Phase V Proposed

Parañaque Spillway Project Proposed [16]

Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project Proposed

Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing Projects Under-construction

Regional Fish Port Project for Greater Capital Region (formerly Upgrading/Rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex Under-construction

Information and communications technology

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Digital Transformation Centers (Upgraded "Tech4ED" Project) Proposed

Maritime Safety Enhancement Project Ongoing

National Broadband Program (NBP) Proposed

National Government Data Center (NGDC) Proposed

Philippine Identification System 2020 Ongoing

Philippine Sim Card Registration 2022 Ongoing

Health

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) COVID-19 Project Proposed

Philippines COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (PCERP) Proposed

UP PGH Cancer Center Project Proposed

Virology and Vaccine Institute Proposed

Philippine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Proposed

Agriculture, forestry and aquaculture

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Requirements of the Program Beneficiaries Development Component of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program On-going

Construction/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Fish Ports and Other Fishery Post Harvest Facilities Under-construction

Convergence Area Agro-Forestry Abundance & Productivity Using Integrated Technologies Through Barangay-based Agricultural Ventures and Advancement On-going

Halal Infrastructure Modernization Project On-going

Rice Infrastructure Modernization Project On-going

Second Additional Financing for Philippine Rural Development Project On-going

Energy and power

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Plant Complex (APHC) Rehabilitation under Series of Project (SOP 1) Proposed

Water resources

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.

Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project - Aqueduct No. 7 Proposed

Bayabas Small Reservoir Irrigation Project Under-construction

Establishment of Groundwater Pump Irrigation Project Under-construction

Extension/Expansion of Existing National Irrigation Systems Under-construction

Jalaur River Multipurpose Project - Stage II, Iloilo 2019– Under-construction [17]

Mindanao Irrigation Development Project Under-construction

New Centennial Water Source - Kaliwa Dam Project 2021– Under-construction [18][19]

Repair of Communal Irrigation Systems Under-construction

Repair of National Irrigation Systems (NIS) Under-construction

Restoration of Communal Irrigation Systems Under-construction

Restoration of National Irrigation Systems Under-construction

Small Irrigation Project Under-construction

Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project Under-construction 2025

Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) Proposed

The transportation projects of DOTR are the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the maintenance and expansion of viable, efficient, and dependable transportation systems as effective instruments for national recovery and economic progress. It is responsible for the country's land and air communications infrastructure and is split into the Department of Transportation (DOTr), with Land (Road): Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), and Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). Rail: Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC) - not under the government, but supervised by the DOTr, Philippine National Railways (PNR) and Philippine Railways Institute (PRI), Air: Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), Davao International Airport Authority (DIAA), Mactan–Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Department of Maritime Affairs (DepMar), led by Elmer Francisco U. Sarmiento, currently appointed as the Department of Transportation's Undersecretary for the Maritime Sector. "which shall, among others, recommend and implement the Government’s policies, plans, and programs for the promotion of safety and development of ports, shipping, shipbuilding, seafaring, and other activities in the maritime industry. shall consist of the following offices and agencies: a) Department Proper, b) Maritime Industry Development Authority, c) Philippine Ports Authority d) National Seafarers Administration, e) Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, f) National Maritime Polytechnic, g) Maritime Research Institute, h) Philippine Coast Guard.

AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was filed in the Congress in 2007

"LRT-MRT IMPROVEMENTS: Light Rail System Expansion and Upgrade 2014-2031":

the 32.4 kilometer LRT-1 (Green Line, reverted to Yellow Line) runs from North Triangle Common Station in Quezon City to Niog station in Bacoor City, Cavite, will serve an additional 650,000 daily passengers in 2028, when the Structural Rehabilitation Project involves the crack repair in the initial segment and full structural rehabilitation of original (OG) stations like the installment of PWD (persons with disabilities) and fixing the CRs (comfort rooms) that are always out of service… plus one, even the ones that are crossed underneath in the second leg, the repair will cover all stations and viaducts, including piers and foundations, along the original alignment between Baclaran and Fernando Poe Jr. Stations. The Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority will also tune up turnback facilities at the end of the line, they consider installing elevators, escalators and ramp in the old stations, should make all the stations similar to Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) Station, there is a way to transfer to the other line without having to leave the station and continue the interrupted bridgeway at Monumento station going to the other platform (like EDSA Station), the construction of the Malvar Station of Line 1 North Extension project, Cavite Extension phases 2 and 3 and the North Triangle Common Station at Landmark Trinoma expansion (involves the provision of a common station for LRT-1, Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3, later LRT-3) and eventually MRT-7 and Mega Manila Subway. Head to head platforms for LRT 1 and MRT 3 with a 147.4-meter elevated walkalator to the proposed MRT 7 at North Avenue will be constructed, when the old LRT-1 spur line and Area A constructed by BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company (BFC-FDSC) Consortium would be demolished, the phases 2 and 3 of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension project starts at Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog stations and the construction of the proposed Malvar Station of North Extension, in the next national budget ("AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SEVEN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" also known as "general appropriations act of 2027") would be tackled after the fifth state of the nation address of president Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on July 27, 2026, the 17.6-kilometer Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 2 Blue Line (reverted to Purple Line, when the Structural Rehabilitation Project involves the crack repair in the initial segment and full structural rehabilitation of original (OG) stations like the installment of PWD (persons with disabilities) and fixing the CRs (comfort rooms) that are always out of service… plus one, even the ones that are crossed underneath in the second leg, the repair will cover all stations and viaducts, including piers and foundations, along the original alignment between Recto and Santolan Stations, with LRTA 2100 Class: the front cab of the 2100 class trains resembles that of the front cab of the third-generation Korail Class 311000 trains, the trains have round front ends, which bears resemblance to the third-generation Korail Class 311000 (Seoul Subway Line 1), 341000 (Seoul Subway Line 4), and 351000 (Suin–Bundang Line); these EMUs are also manufactured by Rotem) runs from Recto station in Manila to Masinag station in Antipolo City, Rizal with the construction of West Extension to Pier 4 station in Manila and a 6-kilometer, five-station extension, both originating from Masinag station to Cogeo station when the ownership of the LRT-2 system to the Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority will remain, while the operations of the LRT-2 system was moved to SMC Mass Rail Transit 7, Inc. of San Miguel Corporation and South Korean national railway operator Korea Railroad Corporation, the 16.9-kilometer MRT-3 (rebranded as LRT-3 Blue Line) with "4-car LRTA 1200 class" runs from North Avenue Station in Quezon City to Taft Avenue Station in Pasay would be moved to the ownership of Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority from Metro Rail Transit Corporation and operations to Light Rail Manila Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation, will serve an additional 392,317 riders daily. Here are the solutions for MRT-3: acquire some 3G trains from the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), and acquire more ticket vending machines to increase efficiency. The current ticket booth and its workers will operate only to give change, especially for those who carry large bills. Plus, customer assistance, etc. Usage of a smart card system, improvement of 13 stations, merging with the current Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), a unified ticketing system, and the renaming of Araneta Center-Cubao to Araneta City-Cubao, Santolan-Annapolis to Santolan, and Magallanes to EDSA-Magallanes. Station rehabilitation na gagawin according sa interview: Brand new escalators. Papalitan muna ang sa Taft Avenue at Ayala stations. New paint, wiring, tiles, CR, etc. Lalagyan ng "barrier"(PSD) "World standard" wayfinder signs. Sana ibalik din yung information display sa loob ng tren., the 18.4 kilometer LRT-4 Green Line with "LRTA 13000 class" owned by the Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority and operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation, runs from Magsaysay Boulevard Station in Manila to SM City Taytay station in Taytay, Rizal will serve an additional 230,600 riders daily, the stations are Magsaysay Boulevard, Dupil, Kalentong, F. Martinez, Wack-Wack, EDSA, Lourdes, Julia Vargas, Meralco, Pasig, Bonifacio Avenue, L. Wood and SM City Taytay, the stalled Makati City Subway project (would later rebranded as LRT-5 cyan line) owned by the Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority and operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation with stations starting at One Ayala, Paseo de Roxas, Makati Medical Center, Metropolitan Avenue, Circuit Makati, Makati City Hall, Poblacion, Rockwell Center, Guadalupe, University of Makati, Kalayaan Avenue, Sampaguita, M. Almeda, Taguig City Hall, San Miguel, MRT Avenue, Central Signal Village, Arca South and TCITX, the 19-kilometer LRT-6 owned by the Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority and operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation runs from Niog station in Bacoor City, Cavite to Governor's Drive station in Dasmarinas City, Cavite, with stations at Niog, Tirona, Imus, Daang Hari, Salitran, Congressional Avenue and Governor's Drive, the 24.069 km Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 7 runs from North Triangle Common Station in Quezon City to San Jose Del Monte station in San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, the 9.4 kilometer LRT-8 runs from University Avenue station in Quezon City to Hidalgo station in Manila, the 58.823 km LRT-9 underground mass transportation system connecting major business districts and government centers runs from Bahay Pare Road station in Meycauayan City, Bulacan to Governor’s Drive station in Dasmarinas City, Cavite, the 22.5 kilometer LRT-10 runs from San Dionisio station in Paranaque City to Valenzuela Polo station in Valenzuela City, the 18-kilometer LRT-11 runs from Balintawak station in Quezon City to Gaya-Gaya station in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, LRT-12 runs from San Mateo station in San Mateo, Rizal to Pasig City Hall station in Pasig City, LRT-13 runs from PITX to PITX Station in Paranaque City to West Valenzuela station in Valenzuela City, LRT-15 runs from Arca South station in Taguig to Filinvest Station in Muntinlupa, LRT-16 runs from Muntinlupa station in Muntinlupa to Pansol station in Calamba, Laguna, LRT-17 runs from Pasig Boulevard station in Pasig to Blumentritt station in Manila, LRT-18 runs from Tomas Morato station in Quezon City to Makati City Hall station in Makati, LRT-19 runs from Caloocan City Hall station in Caloocan to Fairview station in Quezon City, LRT-20 runs from Taytay station in Taytay, Rizal to Las Pinas station in Las Pinas, Luzon Airport Express runs from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport station in Clark, Angeles City and Mabalacat, Pampanga to Sangley Airport station in Cavite City, LRT-21 runs from Calumpit station in Calumpit to San Jose del Monte station in San Jose del Monte, LRT-22 runs from Bocaue station in Bocaue to Baliwag station in Baliwag, LRT-23 runs from Sangley Airport station in Cavite City to Ibayo Silangan station in Naic, LRT-24 runs from Ibayo Silangan station in Naic to Sampaloc station in Dasmariñas, LRT-25 runs from Sampaloc station in Dasmarinas to Mendez station in Mendez, LRT-26 runs from Calamba station in Calamba to San Pablo, LRT-27 runs from Pansol station to Pagsanjan station in Pagsanjan, LRT-28 runs from Pansol station in Calamba to Pililla station in Pililla, LRT-29 runs from Metro Manila Hills station to Mira-Nila station in Quezon City, the 147-kilometer North–South Commuter Railway, owned by the Department of Transportation and the Philippine National Railways and operated by Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company, Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation runs from New Clark City station in Capas, Tarlac, to Calamba station in Calamba City, Laguna along with the North–South Commuter Railway extension runs from Calamba station in Calamba City, Laguna to IRRI station in Los Baños, Laguna, with stations including: Calamba, Bucal, Pansol, Masili, Los Baños, UP Los Baños and IRRI.

LRT-1 (extension): An estimated additional 300,000 daily riders for the Niog to North Triangle Common Station route. 11.7 extension from Baclaran, Pasay City, to Niog, Bacoor City, connecting to the PITX in Coastal Road. Operational by 2031.

LRT Line 1 Structural Rehabilitation Project: The renovation involves crack repair in the initial segment and full structural rehabilitation of OG stations, like the installation of PWD (persons with disabilities) and fixing the CRs (comfort rooms) that are always out of service… plus one, even the ones that are crossed underneath in the second leg. The repair will cover all stations and viaducts, including piers and foundations, along the original alignment between Baclaran and Fernando Poe Jr. (formerly Roosevelt) Stations. The LRTA will also tune up turnback facilities at the end of the line. Hope they consider installing elevators, escalators, and ramps in the old stations. They should make all the stations similar to the PITX Station. There is a way to transfer to the other line without having to leave the station. Also, continue the interrupted bridgeway at Monumento station, going to the other platform (like EDSA)

Stations: North Triangle Common Station, Fernando Poe Jr., Balintawak, Malvar, Yamaha Monumento, 10th Avenue, 5th Avenue, R. Papa, Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal, Ayala Boulevard, United Nations, Pedro Gil, Quirino, Vito Cruz, Gil Puyat, Libertad, EDSA, Baclaran, Redemptorist-Aseana, MIA Road, PITX, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Dr. Arcadio Santos, Diego Cera, Zapote, Talaba, and Niog

LRT-2 (extension)

An estimated additional 120,000 daily riders for the Masinag to Recto route.

4.2 km. extension from Santolan, Pasig City, to Masinag, Antipolo City, connecting Rizal to Araneta City-Cubao and Recto Avenue.

Operational as of July 2, 2021.

On the proposed LRTA 2100 class, “The front cab of the 2100 class trains resembles that of the front cab of the THIRD-generation Korail Class 311000 trains.”

The trains have round front ends, which bear resemblance to the third-generation Korail Class 311000 (Seoul Subway Line 1), 341000 (Seoul Subway Line 4), and 351000 (Suin–Bundang Line); these EMUs are also manufactured by Rotem

Stations: Pier 4, Tutuban, Divisoria, Recto, Loyola, Legarda, Nagtahan, Pureza, Altura, V. Mapa, Araneta Boulevard, J. Ruiz, Gilmore, Betty Go-Belmonte, N. Domingo, Araneta City–Cubao, 15th Avenue, Anonas, Katipunan, Riverbanks, Santolan, Emerald, and Masinag

MRT-3 (upgrade)

We're excited to announce the addition of 48 new coaches, aimed at boosting our capacity from 540,000 to over 900,000 by June 2017. Starting from September 2015, we will be adding 3 to 4 coaches each month. In addition to this, we have several other projects slated for 2015, including rail replacement and upgrades to our elevators, escalators, trains, and our communication systems, both computer and radio.

Stations: North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, GMA-Kamuning, Kamias, New York, Araneta City–Cubao, Santolan, San Juan (Gate 5), Edsa Shrine, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni, Guadalupe, Kalayaan (Before Tunnel), Buendia, Ayala, Magallanes, Evangelista, and Taft Avenue.

Is getting new trains the only answer for MRT-3? Here are some potential solutions: we could purchase 3G trains from the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) and add more ticket vending machines to enhance efficiency. The ticket booth staff would then focus on providing change, especially for those with larger bills, along with offering customer assistance. Additionally, implementing a smart card system, upgrading 13 stations, collaborating with the LRTA, and establishing a unified ticketing system could all contribute to an improved MRT-3 experience.

“Finally, a good project with impact. Not those free rides na parang ayuda system, not those “pailaw” na basic na dapat sa pagpapatakbo ng railway system. Station rehabilitation na gagawin according sa interview: Brand new escalators. Papalitan muna ang sa Taft Avenue and Ayala Center stations. New painting, wiring, tiles, C.R. (comfort room), etc. Lalagyan ng “barrier”(PSD) “World standard” wayfinder signs. Sana ibalik din yung information display sa loob ng tren.” (“Finally, a good project with impact. Not those free rides that are like an aid system, not those “lighting” that should be basic in the operation of the railway system. Station rehabilitation to be done according to the interview: Brand new escalators. The ones at Taft Avenue and Ayala Center stations will be replaced first. New painting, wiring, tiles, CR (comfort room), etc, “barrier” (PSD) “World standard” wayfinder signs will be installed. Hopefully, the information displayed inside the train will also be restored.”)

MRT-4 (new line)

A proposed 18.4 km light rail line running from SM City Taytay in Taytay to V. Mapa in Manila. The proposed ROW alignment is along Taytay Diversion Road, Ortigas Avenue, ADB Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, and V. Mapa Street.

Project Cost: PhP 42.89 B

Route Alignment: V. Mapa to SM City Taytay

Number of Stations: 13 stations (Magsaysay Boulevard, Dupil, Kalentong, F. Martinez, Wack-Wack, EDSA, Lourdes, Julia Vargas, Meralco, Pasig, Bonifacio Avenue, L. Wood, and Taytay)

Will serve an additional 230,600 riders daily

MRT-7 (New Line)

An estimated 300,000 daily riders for the San Jose del Monte to Quezon City route

22 km. rail from SM City North EDSA Annex to Araneta-Colinas Verdes Subdivision, plus a highway to NLEX Bocaue Exit.

Stations: 13 (Tungko, Tala, Crispulo, Sacred Heart, Lagro, SM City Fairview, Bristol, North Fairview, Regalado, Dona Carmen, Litex, Commonwealth Market, Batasan, Don Antonio, Feria, Tandang Sora, UP Diliman, Philcoa, Quezon Memorial Circle, and North Triangle Common Station)

Operational by December 2025.

Mega Manila Subway

A 58.823-kilometer underground mass transportation system connecting major business districts and government centers from Bahay Pare Road in Meycauayan City to Governor’s Drive in Dasmarinas City

Route Alignment: Option B1a (1)

Stations: 27 (Bahay Pare Road, Mount Samat Road, Llano Road, General Luis, Tatalon, Tandang Sora, North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, GMA-Kamuning, Kamias, New York, Araneta City–Cubao, Santolan, San Juan (Gate 5), Ortigas North, Ortigas South, Kalayaan Avenue, Market! Market!, Cayetano Boulevard, TCITX, Dona Soledad Avenue, Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue, Alabang-Zapote Road, Talon Singko, Molino Road, Daang Hari, Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Paliparan Road and Governor’s Drive.)

Project Cost: PhP 8,221.46 B

Will serve an additional 421,000 riders daily

North–South Commuter Railway (new line)

Design and construction of a standard-gauge commuter rail line for approx. 162.3 km from New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac to IRRI in Los Banos, Laguna

Involves the procurement of rolling stock and the installation of electro-mechanical systems

Also passes through Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, and Laguna

Place alignment within the existing PNR ROW as much as possible

Stations: New Clark City, Capas, Bamban, Clark Int'l Airport, Clark, Mabalacat, Dau, Balibago, Angeles, Tablante, Calulut, San Fernando, Santo Tomas, Macaluc, Apalit, Sulipan, Calumpit Norte, Calumpit, Bagbag, Longos, Malolos, Cofradia, Dakila, Bagong Bayan, Bulacan Sports Complex, Bulacan Industrial City, Tabang, Guiguinto Multi-Modal, Bigaa, Lolomboy, Bunlo, Bocaue, Saog, SM City Marilao, ITM, Saluysoy, Meycauayan College, Meycauayan, Polo, Dalandanan, Malinta, Tinajeros (Goldendale), Governor Pascual, Caloocan-Sangandaan, Caloocan, Horace Higgins Hall, C3, Hermosa, Solis, Tutuban, Tayuman, Mayhaligue, Blumentritt, Laong-Laan, España, Dapitan, Sampaloc, Legarda, Santa Mesa, Pandacan, Paco, San Andres, Vito Cruz, Buendia, Pasay Road, EDSA-Magallanes, Senate, TITX, Bicutan, Sucat, Buli, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Tunasan, San Pedro, Pacita Complex, Golden City 1, Biñan, Santa Rosa, Golden City 2, Cabuyao, Gulod, Mamatid, Banlic, Calamba, Bucal, Pansol, Masili, Los Baños, UP Los Baños and IRRI.

Cost: US$ 6.307 B

After Project: Expected annual demand of 750,000 in 2020, and over 1 million in 2030"

INSTALLATION 2026

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11 January 2026 | Evening Devotional Mass

The supplement, "ABC-5 3rd Anniversary,"

The supplement, "ABC-5 3rd Anniversary," was published in national broadsheets, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, and Manila Standard on February 21, 1995.

"From a leap of faith to the big league

After the People Power Revolution in 1986, Chino Roces advocated for the network's reinstatement with President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino. Following Roces' death on September 30, 1988, his son Edgardo Roces took over efforts to revive the network.

Edward Tan and Edgardo Roces secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase capitalization. Soon after, they received a permit to operate from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

In 1990, ABC completed construction of its studio complex and transmitter tower in Barangay San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

Test broadcasts began later that year (1991), featuring Japanese documentaries.

On February 20, 1992, the network signed a television (TV) content supply agreement with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), which would operate as a statutory enterprise similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

On February 21, 1992, at 5 p.m., the Associated Broadcasting Company took a leap of faith with the relaunching slogan Come Home to ABC-5. It was mothballed for 20 years (from September 23, 1992, to February 20, 1992) since the martial law. It built itself from the ground up and resumed commercial operations under a new leader, chairman, and managing director, Edward U. Tan. At the same time, it launches the network slogan "Come Home to ABC-5", and the relaunching special aired at 7 p.m. on the same day. The network used a more well-known ABC logo with a Pinwheel icon, incorporating the colors red, blue, and green, which make up a pixel shown on the television, and a numerical 5 logo. Terra Daffon, ABC Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs, describes, "In Chinese culture, it stands for luck turning around to good luck, good fortune, success." It also changed its corporate name to the Associated Broadcasting Company, also known as ABC Development Corporation.

ABC 5 was born - a new network with a distinguished heritage. From the leap of faith in 1992, ABC 5 is in the Big League in 1995, as it marks its 3rd anniversary on February 21, 1995, and enters its 4th year (1992-1996).

On February 22, 1992, it began its first-ever regular-schedule programming at 9 a.m. on weekends and 3 p.m. on weekdays.

"Saturday, February 22, 1992

9.00 AM - Opening and Program Highlights, followed by Widget (stereo)

9.30 AM - Sesame Street

10.30 am - Dinosaucers

11.00 am - Dink, The Little Dinosaur

11.30 am - Peppermint Place

11:50 am - Art’s Place

12.05 pm - Chicken Minute Nostalgia (Stereo, last episode)

12.30 pm - The Potters of Buur Heybe, Somalia

1.00 pm - A Different World (Stereo)

1.30 pm - Italian Soccer — AC Milan Vs Foggia.

2.30 pm - Fame, Fortune, and Romance

3.00 pm - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making Of A Movie Classic

4:00 pm - Malay Movie - Ali Baba Bujang Lapok

6.05 pm - Totally Hidden Video

6.30 pm - WWF: Superstars Of Wrestling

7.30 pm - Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7.55 pm - Cultural Diary

8 pm - POSBank Lucky Draw Show (stereo)

9 pm - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:30 pm - My Name Is Nadae, Not Bertha (Stereo)

10:20 pm - Doublebill Feature I - Oddball Hall

11.50 pm - Doublebill Feature II — Rescue Team

1:10 am - OFF-AIR

Sunday, February 23, 1992

9:00 am – Opening and Program Highlights, followed by Disney Club Singapore (stereo)

10.30 am – Sunday Morning Singapore

11.30 am – World Of Sport.

12.00 pm – English Football

1.00 pm – World This Week.

1.25 pm – News Headlines.

1.30 pm – Major Dad - Sins Of The Father (stereo).

2.00 pm – Growing Pains: There Must Be A Pony.

2.30 pm – Beverly Hills, 90210 (stereo).

3.15 pm – Roti Untuk Kakek (M). Drama about a lonely child searching for love. Stars Yogi Yosse and Gita Triswandari.

4.15 pm – Serialised Drama - Hati Seorang Perempuan

5:00 pm – SA (U/C) Movie Parade: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids

6:40 pm – Travel Travel

7:05 pm – The Movie Show

7:30 pm – Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7:50 pm – Contact-Y

8:30 pm – The Cosby Show: Two Is A Crowd (stereo).

9:00 pm – The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:45 pm – My Name Is Nadra, Not Bertha: Part 2

10:30 pm - Screen 5: Silent Assassins

12:15 am – Monsters: The Offering

12:40 am – Close.

Monday, February 24, 1992

3:00 pm - Opening, followed by Teabreak Special - Crystalstone

4:45 pm - Aerobics Oz Style (Stereo).

5:10 pm - I Know My First Name is Steven (Last episode).

6:00 pm - Temsaya Akai Mat Yoyo At Ulu Pandan (Part 2, Malay, Children).

6:30 pm - The Pirates of Dark Water.

7 pm - Monopoly (Game Show)

7:30 pm - Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7:50 pm - True Colors

8:20 pm - Hiburan Minggu Ini (Malay, Live, Stereo)

9:00 pm - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:30 pm - Civil Wars (Stereo, Debut)

10:30 pm - ABC Mystery Movies - Gideon Oliver: By the Rivers of Babylon

12:05 am - Close.

Tuesday (EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary), February 25, 1992

3.00 PM – Opening, followed by Two Of Us (Chinese)

4.35 PM – Square One Television

5.00 PM – C.A.B. 3 (Children)

5.25 PM – Arthur! (Cartoon)

6.00 PM – Potret Keluarga (Malay)

6.30 PM – Peter Pan And The Pirates – The Rake (stereo)

7.00 PM – All-Star Blitz (Game Show).

7.30 PM – Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7.50 PM – NewsWatch (Teenage bulletin)

8.00 PM – It's Your Move (Live, stereo)

9:00 PM – The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:30 PM – Workings Of Parliament

10.00 PM – Tuesday Premiere – Earth Angel (Stereo)

11.50 PM – The Hitchhiker – Secrets (Last Episode)

12:15 AM – Close

Wednesday, February 26, 1992

9:00 AM – Opening followed by The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (live)

12.15 PM* – Close

2.30 PM – Adbreak

3.00 PM – Opening and Program Highlights, followed by Two of Us

4.30 PM – Bouli (Cartoon)

4.45 PM – Rainbow (Children)

5.15 PM – Garfield and Friends (Cartoon)

5.45 PM – Sandiwara (Malay)

6.30 PM – Best of Disney: The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Cartoon, Stereo)

7.00 PM – Wheel of Fortune

7.30 PM – Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7.50 PM – Newswatch (Teenage bulletin)

8.00 PM – The Flash — Child’s Play (Drama/stereo): Barry has temporary custody of a teenage thief and his sister, not realizing that some dangerous hoods are after the thief.

9:00 PM – The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9.30 PM – The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (repeat)

*12.30 AM – OFF-AIR

* Closing time is subject to change.

Thursday, February 27, 1992

3:00 pm - Opening, followed by Two Of Us (Chinese)

4:30 pm - Sesame Street (children's info-educational)

5:30 pm - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (Cartoon)

6 pm - Profiles of Nature (Malay, Last episode).

6:30 pm - The Little Flying Bears (Stereo, Cartoon)

7 pm - Candid Camera (variety)

7:30 pm - Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7:50 pm - Newswatch (teenage bulletin)

8 pm - Amazing Stories - The Eternal Mind

8:30 pm - America's Funniest Home Videos (Stereo)

9 pm - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:30 pm - The Movie Show

10 pm - Today in the Parliament of Singapore

*10:30 pm - SA/UIC Movie Parade - Throw Momma From The Train

*12:10 am - OFF-AIR

* Telecast time is subject to change.

Friday, February 28, 1992

2:55 PM — Opening, followed by Two Of Us (Chinese)

4.30 PM — Join In (Children)

4.55 PM — Ghosts Of Faffner Hall (Children)

5.30 PM — The Lone Ranger (Cartoon, Last episode)

6.00 PM — Kroncong Asli (Malay)

6.30 PM — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

7.00 PM — It’s A Wacky World (Variety)

7.30 PM —  Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7.50 PM —  News Wrap (Teen lifestyle magazine)

8.00 PM —  She-Wolf Of London

9.00 PM —  The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9.30 PM —  Budget 92 Special

10.15 PM —  Pacific Station (Comedy/stereo): Captain Kenny has some bad news to announce — Bob’s unexpected death. But Bob is not dead! Meanwhile, Al has some serious woman problems.

10.45 PM —  Friday At The Movies — Whatever Happened To ...? (Stereo)

12.40 AM — OFF-AIR

Saturday, February 29, 1992

9 am - Opening, followed by Watcher's Warning (cartoon/stereo)

9:30 am - Sesame Street (children's info-educational)

10:30 am - Dinosaucers - The Friend (Cartoon/last episode)

11 am - Dink, The Little Dinosaur (Cartoon)

11:30 am - Peppermint Place (Children's variety)

11:50 am - Art's Place (Children's info-educational)

12:05 pm - Bush Beat (Children's info-educational/stereo)

12:30 pm - Manu National Park, Peru (documentary)

1 pm - A Different World (comedy/stereo/last episode)

1:30 pm - Italian Soccer - Inter Milan vs. Rome

2:30 pm - Fame, Fortune and Romance (variety/last episode)

3 pm - World Entertainment Report (variety)

4 pm - Indonesian Movie - Songatan Satria Berachun (English subtitles)

5:30 pm - Harry And The Hendersons - When Harry Met Sammy (comedy/stereo)

6 pm - Totally Hidden Video (variety/stereo)

6:30 pm - WWF: Superstars Of Wrestling

7:30 pm - Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7:55 pm - Cultural Diary

8 pm - Who's The Boss? - The All-Nighter (Comedy/stereo): Angela's official meeting at home forces Tony to take his study team to a motel.

8:30 pm - The Simpsons - Brush With Greatness (cartoon/stereo)

9 pm - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:30 pm - Fortune Hunter (Drama series with Malay subtitles) (Episodes 21 & 22 of 24): Kiong goes to Sharon's apartment and finds out that she has a child, and he is the baby's father

10:30 pm - Movie Parade - The Sword of Bushido

12:15 am - Feature Special - Call Me Anne: To all of America, she was the ideal happy teenager of the long-running series, The Patty Duke Show. But this film chronicles the tumultuous true-life story of actress Patty Duke and her heroic struggle against mental illness. Stars Patty Duke, Arthur Taxier, Howard Hesseman, and Jenny Robertson

2 am - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma) (replay)

2:30 am - OFF-AIR

Sunday, March 1, 1992

9 am - Opening, followed by Disney Club Singapore (Cartoon/Animation)

10:30 am - Sunday Morning Singapore (Magazine): Includes the origin of the leap year, a new segment on contract law, and an interview with punk rockers Nirvana

11:30 am - World of Sport (Sports Magazine): Highlights of the Singapore bodybuilding finals, closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic,s and others.

12 pm - English Football

1 pm - World This Week (News)

1:25 pm - News Headlines

1:30 pm - Major Dad - Polly's Choice (Comedy/Stereo)

2 pm - Growing Pains

2:30 pm - Beverly Hills 90210 (Drama/Stereo)

3:15 pm - Selembut Mama (Indonesian) (Children/Drama) (English Subtitles)

4:15 pm - Sandiwara: Warah Tanda Kasih (The Love Letter) (Malay/Drama). A love letter causes friction between a couple.

5 pm - Movie Parade: The Black Hole (stereo/r). An expedition team tangles with a black hole and a mad scientist in this 1979 Disney sci-fi adventure with impressive special effects. Stars Maximilian Schell and Tony Perkins

6:40 pm - Travel Travel: To Disneyland and Florida's film studios.

7:05 pm - The Movie Show: Spotlights new films, Fried Green Tomatoes, Naked Lunch and Kuffs. Among the stars interviewed are Jessica Tandy and Christian Slater

7:30 pm - Balitang Balita (with Randy David and Chichi Fajardo)

7:50 pm - Feedback: What is the impact of the latest foreign maid levy increase? The team examines alternatives to regulate the influx of these workers. It also looks into school-admission criteria and gives a summary of the Singaporean Health Review Committee's report

8:30 pm - The Cosby Show: Clair's Place (stereo).

9 pm - The Big News (with Tina Monzon-Palma)

9:45 pm - Aerospatiale: Asian Aerospace 1992.

9:50 pm - Screen 5: In the Line of Duty: The Twilight Murders. Tax-evading farmers take on the FBI in this action drama. Stars Rod Steiger, Michael Gross, and Gary Basaraba.

11:35 pm - Monsters: Far Below. An account discovers flesh-eating creatures in a subway project.

12:00 am - OFF-AIR."

On April 16, 1992, the network would continue to broadcast for the entire Holy Week from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday.

On May 11-12, 1992, ABC began extensive 48-hour coverage of the 1992 Philippine elections, culminating in the tabulation of election results.

From July 25, 1992, to August 9, 1992, the network broadcast the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, in cooperation with ABS-CBN and Sky Cable.

The second slogan and relaunch of the network was "Catch Up with Today's TV", introduced on August 15, 1992, at 9 a.m., similar to how ABS-CBN would relaunch as The Star Network on March 1, 1987.

On August 21, 1992, the 3 p.m. signing on broadcast time on weekdays ended after 23 years, 5 months, 4 days, and 5 minutes.

On August 24, 1992, the signing-on broadcast time was moved to 7 a.m., coinciding with the addition of AM Text and PM Text (SBC Text) on programming schedules.

On August 31, 1992, it launches "From the Newsroom", a two-minute television news bulletin to be telecast earlier in the evenings at 7.

On November 20, 1992, the network ended the 9:30 p.m. current affairs show Friday Background, one of the shows that premiered on the newly reopened network on February 28, 1992.

On January 18, 1993, SBCtext was rebranded as INtv.

On February 21, 1993, the network celebrated its 1st anniversary. The network introduced the slogan The Fastest-Growing Network with the station ID on March 21, 1993. It was followed by the network going on full nationwide satellite broadcast utilizing a transponder from Palapa-B4.

On May 1, 1993, the network extended its broadcasting day on weekends to 8 a.m.

On June 7, 1993, the network launched Take 5 children's block, replacing the Mandarin drama serial by the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), ten years before the arrival of Meteor Garden, a 2001 Taiwanese television drama series broadcast by CTS Main Channel, which aired on ABS-CBN.

On September 3, 1993, all Malay programs will be shown on SBC 12 in Singapore instead of the network. Because of this move, ABC 5 in Manila, Philippines, will become a primary English and Filipino language channel featuring news, local public affairs, and locally produced English and Filipino entertainment programs during primetime. Transmission hours will be increased gradually. Now, the channel starts transmission at 3 p.m. But Mr. Lee said that sometime on February 14, 1994, programming will begin at noon instead. Depending on the response of viewers, he added, the channel could begin at 6:30 or 7 am. before the end of 1994.

On September 5, 1993, Sunday Morning Singapore, a pre-recorded magazine program, first aired on SBC 5 in Singapore on April 3, 1988, and on ABC-5 in the Philippines on February 23, 1992. It was officially ended.

On November 22, 1993, Tinjauan has officially ended, one of the shows as part of the February 21, 1992 reopening of the network, it would affect by the extension of renewal of the Television (TV) Content Supply Agreement with the the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), which would operate as a statutory enterprise similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), was privatized into a new holding company, Singapore International Media (SIM), with four business units: Channel 5 would become a unit of the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) on October 1, 1994. Tinjauan was first aired in the Philippines last March 2, 1992, at 7:50 p.m., after the Filipino news program Balitang Balita, ten days, two hours, and fifty minutes after ABC returned to the airwaves. It would be replaced by Gara Gara: Malam Panjang on its timeslot, while Tinjauan moves to SBC 12 on January 3, 1994.

On December 19, 1993, the Malay drama Sandiwara came to an end, with the episode "Panasnya Air Kopi (Part 2), which was first aired on February 26, 1992, at 5:45 p.m., five days and fourty-five minutes after ABC returned to the airwaves.

On December 27, 1993, the Malay music show Hiburan Minggu Ini comes to an end, it was first aired on February 24, 1992 at 8:20 p.m., 3 days, 3 hours and 20 minutes after ABC returned to the airwaves, while the Malay children's show Aksi Mat Yoyo comes to an end, it was first aired on March 16, 1992 at 6 p.m., 24 days and 1 hour after ABC returned to the airwaves.

On December 28, 1993, the Malay magazine show Potret Keluarga came to an end. It was first aired on February 25, 1992, at 6 p.m., 4 days and an hour after ABC returned to the airwaves.

On December 29, 1993, Gomer Pyle USMC ended.

On December 30, 1993, Sesame Street aired for the last time. It was first aired on the reopened Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC) on February 22, 1992, at 9 a.m. and on February 27, 1992, at 4:30 p.m.

On December 31, 1993, From the Newsroom officially came to an end.

On January 1, 1994, the Philippine free-to-air television network Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC) Television (TV) DWET-TV Analog Channel 5 in Metro Manila, also known as ABC TV-5 Manila, was relaunched with the slogan: "ABC Takes The Big Leap in 1994", coinciding with the relaunch of Singaporean English-language free-to-air terrestrial television channel Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) 5, complete with a new logo, in Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s first steps towards privatization. Balitang Balita moves to 7 p.m., and The Big News moves to 10:30 p.m., introducing a new opening billboard, studio set, and graphics after three weeks of renovating Studio B at the TV5 Broadcast Complex.

For one last time on that day, February 9, 1994, the Philippine free-to-air television network Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC) Television (TV) DWET-TV Analog Channel 5 in Metro Manila, also known as ABC TV-5 Manila airs the 7 a.m. opening transmission on weekdays from original 2:55 p.m. slot on March 17, 1969, until August 21, 1992 and it moved to 7 a.m. on August 24, 1992 because of AM Text and PM Text (SBCtext, later INtv on January 18, 1993).

On February 14, 1994, the station's sign-on was moved to 12 p.m. on weekdays, coinciding with the launch of the Sell-A-Vision infomercial by Quantum International.

On April 4, 1994, the station signed on at 9 a.m. on weekdays, coinciding with the transfer of Sell-A-Vision and the launches of Aerobics Oz Style, Homeworks, Yan Can Cook, Oshin, General Hospital, and Supermarket Sweep.

On May 21, 1994, the station, along with rival network ABS-CBN in partnership with the American commercial broadcast television and radio network CBS, became the official home of the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant after it was staged in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 9, 1992, and Mexico City on May 22, 1993. The 1994 Miss Universe Pageant live on May 21, 1994 at 8 a.m. from the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, hosted by Bob Goen of Entertainment Tonight, co-host Arthel Neville of Extra, special commentator Angela Visser, Miss Universe 1989 from the Netherlands, with performances from Peabo Bryson, the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company and the Little Sisters of the Philippines. The Miss Universe telecast is produced by Miss Universe, Inc. in association with P&G Studios, produced by Sid Smith, directed by Tony Charmoli, written by Gail Rock and Jeannie Kerwin Tee, production designer Bob Rappaport, musical director Tom Bahler, choreographer Tad Tadlock, lighting designer Jim Tetlow, costume designer Pete Menefee, associate producer Alfreda Diggs Aldrige, associate director Michael Onolrio, production manager Kieran MacCarthy, special location segments unit produced and directed by Joe Pier, script supervisor Katie Jones, interviewer Shirlee Strother, production assistants Ann Marie Croft and Maureen Alpe, assistant to the producer Bonnie Morley, production coordinators Don Boettcher, Linda Kao, Paige Herron, John Faulk, stage managers David Wader, Ken Stein, Vince Poxon and Dency Nelson, assistant choreographers Bob Woodward and Karen Christenberry, choral director Geno Galantay, researcher Marcia Groff, talent executive Juliea Clarke, coordinating associate director Joel Aronowitz, technical stage supervisor Randy Loy, technical supervisor Cliff Davis, technical coordinator Jay Letkoviz, technical director Gordon Bell, audio supervisor Gary Ventem, videotape editor Michael Kelly, electronic effects editor Allan Killion, head carpenter Frank Lavaia, gaffer David Schrattienberger, head props Cal Hazelbaker, technical communications coordinator Charles Mangano, assistant costume designers Lisa Wilson and Anne Gorman, delegate hair and make-up Maxx Holmon, for MUI: event coordination Heidi Milchraum, Carl Allison, Linda Bernson, Jane Doherty, David Eads, Sophie Hookins, Chuck L. Jones, Denise Kurtzman, Kim Prieto, Heather Rasch, Kellie Totten and Scott Wherity, executive in charge of production: Martin Kip, the following suppliers of prizes and products have paid for their use and promotion: !Exclamation by Coty, Flemington Fur Company, Hawaiian Tropic, Jantzen Swimwear & Sportswear, Payless Shoesource, Ray-Ban, the following have provided goods and services: Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company, Bertolucci Watch Company, De La Vega Professional Training Services, Inc., Hammerman New York, Fashion Footwear by Frederico-Leone, Fe S. Panlilio Jewellers, Jewelmer International Corporation, Philippine Airlines, Pontiac Division, General Motors Corporation, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group and Rustan Commercial Corporation, special thanks to Department of Tourism and its attached agencies, city governments of Baguio, Cebu, Dapitan, Davao, Dipolog, Lapu-Lapu, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, San Pedro, Taguig, Valenzuela and Tagaytay, provinces of Aklan, Laguna, Mountain Province, Palawan and Quezon, Philippine Host Committee, Philippines 2000, official crowns and crown pins provided by International Gem & Jewelry Store, Inc., scenic elements by Joint Effort Productions, technical facilities provided by Duke City Studio, Koukouvaya Productions, Inc. and Vanco Lighting Services. Seventy-seven contestants competed this year. At the conclusion of the event, Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico crowned Sushmita Sen of India as Miss Universe 1994, marking the first time India had won the Title, a feat they would later repeat in 2000 and 2021.

On July 26, 1994, Isaura, a 1976 Brazilian telenovela produced by TV Globo, premiered at 12:30 p.m., replacing Oshin. It was ABC's telenovela two years before RPN launched Marimar, a 1994 Mexican television drama series broadcast by Canal de Las Estrellas on March 11, 1996.

On August 28, 1994, the 7 a.m. sign-on time on weekends would give way to the launch of AM Singapore on Monday, August 29, 1994, at 6 a.m., coinciding with the Network going on-air at 6 a.m. daily starting August 29, 1994.

On August 29, 1994, Singapore's English-language free-to-air terrestrial television channel, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) Channel 5, launched AM Singapore, the country's first English-language breakfast program. It aired weekdays from 6:00 to 8:30 am SGT. Its initial presenters were Diana Koh and Lance Alexander, the latter of whom was dispatched from Perfect 10. AM Singapore was promoted aggressively, emphasizing its position first with the news. With the launch of AM Singapore, Channel 5 now broadcasts for 19 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) had a TV Content Supply Agreement with the Philippine free-to-air television network, Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC), before its privatization into a new holding company, Singapore International Media (SIM), which had four business units. Channel 5 would become a unit of the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) on October 1, 1994. At the same time, Aerobics Oz Style moved to 8:30 a.m., and it launches Iris, the Happy Professor, Madeline, The Mr Bogus Show, Alive, The Microwave Master, and Wok With Yan. General Hospital moves to the 12 noon slot, along with the premiere of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman at 1 p.m., Bewitched at 2 p.m., Hogan's Heroes at 2:30 p.m., The Pyramid Game (U.S. version) airs at 3 p.m., Supermarket Sweep at 3:30 p.m., America's Funniest Home Videos at 4 p.m., The Dreamstone at 4:35 p.m., The Care Bears Family at 5 p.m., Gummi Bears at 5:30 p.m. It retains the game shows Wheel of Fortune at 6 p.m. and The Pyramid Game (Singapore) at 6:30 p.m.

On October 1, 1994, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) was privatized into a new holding company, Singapore International Media (SIM), with four business units: Channel 5 would become a unit of the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS).

On December 25, 1994, the Disney Club Singapore, a 9 a.m. show every Sunday, officially came to an end.

On January 1, 1995, the numerical "5" logo was removed from the 1992 logo with a Pinwheel icon, incorporating the colors red, blue and green, and to simplify the brand from "ABC 5" (as a television station branding) to "ABC" (as a simple television channel), ABC launched the slogan "In the Big League", and introduced the network's new residential voice-over announcer, Michael Knight "MK" Borricano.

From January 12 to 16, 1995, ABC was the official network of the second papal visit of Pope John Paul II and the 10th World Youth Day in Manila.

Sequence – Aliwan Fiesta Grand Parade (January 17, 2026)

 Wide shot helicopter flying over crowd.

Last from beneath crowded press scaffolding chopper flying overhead.

Chopper coming in for landing.

Wide pan across sea of worshippers.

Wide shot second chopper, this one transporting the President, coming in for landing behind the Grandstand.

The President climbing out of chopper blessing his assistants and security guards.

Invocation

The Philippine National Anthem

Entertainment

Welcoming Address: Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr., President – Manila Broadcasting Company

Opening Remarks

Welcome Song

Inspirational Talk: Bro. Mat Gerona

Joyful Praise and Community Singing: PFCC 36 (Bohol) Gospel Choir

Awarding of Certificates to Appreciation to Radio Station Managers:

Weng dela Peña – Super Radyo DZBB

Marah Faner Capuyan – DZMM Radyo Patrol 630

Atty. Rudolph Steve E. Jularbal – DZRH

Emmylou Gaite – 90.7 Love Radio

Ed Montilla – 96.3 Easy Rock Karen Golfo – 101.1 YES! The Best

Inspirational Message Hon. Francisco M. Domagoso, Mayor – City of Manila

Mr. Charlie Dungo, Director – Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau

Introduction of Guest of Honor: Bro. Mike Z. Velarde, Catholic Lay Evangelist, Founder and Servant-Leader – El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, Inc.

 

Speech: His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President – Republic of the Philippines

Supporting Statements from Other Official Guests:

Hon. Francisco M. Domagoso, Mayor – City of Manila

Dr. Grace H. Padilla, OIC-City Health Officer

Ms. Cristal Bagatsing, Director – Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau

Mr. Jay R. Dela Fuente, Director – Manila City Social Welfare Officer

Dir. Arnel Eustacio M. Angeles, Head - Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

Police BGen. Arnold E. Abad, District Director - Manila Police District

Fire Marshall Sr. Supt. Eddie W. Tanawan, District Fire Marshall

Mr. Dennis Viaje, Head of Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau

Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the Philippine National Police

Police Major General (PMGen) Anthony A. Aberin, Regional Director, National Capital Region Police Office

Romulo M. Cabantac, Jr., Regional Director - Office of Civil Defense, National Capital Region

Sec. Romando Artes, Chairman - Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Dr. Paula Paz M. Sydiongo, MD, MPH, CESO IV, Assistant Regional Director - Department of Health National Capital Region

CSUPT Gilbert D. Dolot PhD DSC, Regional Director, Bureau of Fire Protection National Capital Region

Brigadier General Eric A. Macaambac, Joined Task Forced NCR-Armed Forces of the Philippines Regional Director

Mrs. Monina Josefina H. Romualdez, Regional Director - Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Capital Region

Mrs. Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, Regional Director - Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Capital Region

Former Sen. Richard J. Gordon, Chairman - Philippine Red Cross

Martin T. Aguda, Jr., Crowd Emergency Management Consultant

Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang, President and CEO – Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Hon. David M. Gomez, Secretary – Presidential Communications Operations Office

Gen. Eduardo M. Año, AFP (Ret.), National Security Adviser

Mr. Antonio Lagdameo, Jr., Head of the Presidential Management Staff and Special Assistant to the President

Hon. Rolando U. Toledo, Secretary – Department of Budget and Management

Hon. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Secretary – Department of Economy, Planning, and Development

Hon. Frederick D. Go, Secretary – Department of Finance

Hon. Teodoro J. Herbosa, M.D., Secretary – Department of Health

Hon. Jose Ramon P. Aliling, Secretary – Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development

Hon. Henry R. Aguda, Secretary – Department of Information and Communications Technology

Hon. Juanito Victor C. Remulla, Jr., Secretary – Department of Interior and Local Government

Hon. Fredderick A. Vida, Secretary – Department of Justice

Hon. Bienvenido E. Laguesma, Secretary – Department of Labor and Employment

Hon. Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Secretary – Department of Migrant Workers

Hon. Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo C. Teodoro, Jr., PAF (Res.), Secretary – Department of National Defense

Usec. Raymundo B. Ferrer, Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense and Executive Director - National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Ms. Cecille Lorenzana Romero, Executive Director - National Parks Development Committee

Hon. Vivencio B. Dizon, Secretary - Department of Public Works and Highways

Engr. Melvin Navarro, Regional Director, Department of Public Works and Highways National Capital Region

Dr. Gloria Balboa, MPH, CESO III, Director IV, Health Emergency Management Bureau

Capt. Rolando Lizor N. Punzalan, Jr., PCG, Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Plans & Programs and International Affairs, Philippine Coast Guard and District Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard National Capital Region

Ms. Delilah F. Deles, Deputy Commissioner - National Telecommunications Commission

Hon. Rexlon T. Gatchalian, Secretary – Department of Social Welfare and Development

Hon. Giovanni Z. Lopez, Secretary - Department of Transportation

Hon. Christina G. Codilla-Frasco, Secretary – Department of Tourism

Hon. Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Secretary – Department of Trade and Industry

Praise and Worship El Shaddai Manila Gospel Choir with liturgical dancers

Holy Mass: Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr., D.D., Overall Spiritual Director – El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, Inc.

Ceremonial Gong: Hon. Francisco M. Domagoso and Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr.

Introduction of Guest of Honor: Hon. Ralph G. Recto, Executive Secretary

Speech: His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President – Republic of the Philippines

Start of Parade

Master of Ceremonies and Program Hosts: Bro. Rey M. Vargas and Sis. Eleonora Frias

Parade Narrator: Prof. Cecilia A. Lim-Lazaro

Sign Language Interpreter: Sis. Fe B. Togores

Nazareno 2026: Debosyon. Traslasyon. Misyon (January 8,2026)

Schedule of the Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Philippines

The five (5)-day official state visit and apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV for the 41st World Youth Day in Manila, Philippines from January 15 to 19, 2026, it was the re-enactment of Pope John Paul II's second visit for the 10th World Youth Day in Manila, Philippines from January 12 to 16, 1995. The pope would visit Baclaran Church, Malacañang Palace, Villa San Miguel, Manila Cathedral, University of Santo Tomas, the Del Pan area, SM Arena Mall of Asia, Quezon Memorial Circle, Philippine International Convention Center, and Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila.

Before the papal visit:

On November 8, 2025, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began renovations on the Quirino Grandstand in preparation for the January 15-19, 2026, visit of Pope Leo XIV for the 41st World Youth Day, which will be a Catholic festival taking place in Manila, Philippines. According to DPWH Undersecretary Alfredo Tolentino, the renovations aren’t solely for the Pope’s benefit, as the renovations will also be ready in time for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, officially and liturgically the Feast of Jesús Nazareno, held every January 9. Tolentino also said that the renovations are estimated to cost around P20 million. This includes repairs, the inclusion of wooden platforms, and the repainting of the entire area. He added that the DPWH was asked not to spend a large amount, considering the Pope’s frugality. Radio station DZMM also reported that around 400 portable toilets will likely be needed in addition to an additional security feature for the Pope’s visit: a few kilometers' worth of concrete barriers. The DPWH stressed that it would finish all these preparations by December 2025, though they expect to do more follow-up repairs following the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, officially and liturgically the Feast of Jesús Nazareno, which will occur before the Pope’s arrival.

Two specially-designed altars made of bamboo and other indigenous materials are being readied for the two public Masses Pope Leo XIV is to celebrate during his scheduled visit to Manila, January 15 to 19, 2026. A papal Mass on January 17, 2026, will mark the 431st anniversary of the founding of the four oldest Philippine dioceses, Manila archdiocese among them. The pope will also preside on January 18, 2026, at the liturgy closing the 41st World Youth Day celebration. Altars for both Masses are being designed by Filipino architect Francisco Manosa, who also designed the altar used for the beatification rites of Filipino martyr Saint Lorenzo Ruiz during Pope John Paul II's first visit in 1981. Manosa says the primary material used for the altars will be bamboo, "an indigenous and the fastest-growing grass found all over the country." Construction of the two altars, estimated to cost 16 million pesos, is being funded by the Philippine government. Set in the midst of a 10-hectare field on land reclaimed from Manila Bay, the altar design for the quadricentennial Mass features an airy bamboo roof supported by columns clad in bamboo. According to Manosa, the structure resembles the "bahay kubo," a typical Filipino home, which will "express to the pope how much Filipinos welcome him into their individual homes as well as into their hearts." While Manila was founded as an archdiocese in 1595, the Archdioceses of Caceres, Cebu and Nueva Segovia are celebrating their foundings that year as dioceses, Caceres as the Diocese of Nueva Caceres. The bamboo altar for the closing World Youth Day Mass at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila, features an arch, a common sight at Philippine fiestas, and will be topped with an embroidered cloth canopy. The altar table will be made of wood and bamboo. Aisles radiating from the altar into the congregation will be lined with bamboo poles and decorated with fresh plants and flowers. Anticipating mammoth crowds for the two papal Masses, about 5 million Communion hosts are being prepared, says Father Mario Sanchez, director of Manila archdiocese´s liturgical commission. Father Sanchez said at a forum on December 1, 2025, on the pope´s visit that about 1,000 lay Eucharistic ministers will assist the 1,500 cardinal, bishop, and priest concelebrants from around the world at the Masses. Among the cardinals and bishops will be those attending the general assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops´ Conferences, January 13 to 22, 2026, in Makati City, south of Metro Manila. The federation is marking its 55th anniversary. Filipino seminarians will assist the pope as altar servers and acolytes, though the pope will also bring his own assistants, Father Sanchez said. For the Masses, about 750 groups of choirs have been tapped from different parishes, seminaries and schools. Jesuit Father Manuel Francisco and Benedictine Father Benildus Maramba are in charge of the liturgical music.

Evangelii Gaudium and the Church’s missionary character; the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium; the role of the Curia and its relationship with the particular Churches; synodality; and the liturgy are the topics that will guide the Extraordinary Consistory that Pope Leo XIV has convened—the first of his pontificate—taking place Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and Thursday, January 8, 2026. Over the course of these two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals—many of whom participated in the rite of the closing of the Holy Door and in the Mass for the Epiphany on the morning of January 6—to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the Holy Father in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. The Consistory will open tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Hall at the Vatican. The proceedings will take place behind closed doors. On the following day, January 8, Pope Leo will concelebrate Mass with the cardinals at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. At 9:30 a.m., the morning session will begin and continue until 12:45 p.m., again in the Synod Hall. Lastly, the Pope and the cardinals will reconvene in the afternoon from 3:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., concluding the two-day gathering.

On the eve of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, officially and liturgically the Feast of Jesús Nazareno of Quiapo, Manila on January 8, 2026, Bishop Rufino Sescon, Jr. of the Diocese of Balanga has formally blessed the Popemobile which Pope Leo XIV will use when he visits Manila for the 41st World Youth Day, will be a Catholic festival later this week. The vehicle has been made to the highest security specifications and has bulletproof tires and a four-inch-thick glass top. Pope Leo XIV's 5-day Philippine tour, which begins on Thursday, will be a major test of his health and stamina; however, Philippine authorities are not taking any chances regarding Pope Leo XIV's security. The money for the vehicle of reinforced glass and steel was donated by several Philippine corporations. Bishop Sescon, Jr., blessed it inside and out. Manufacturers say the vehicle is designed like a battle tank to ensure his safety, with its bulletproof tires and reinforced glass.

"On Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the provinces of Cavite, Laguna and Batangas, together with the Land Transportation Office, the Manila, Makati, Pasay, Paranaque, Taguig, Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, Bacoor, Kawit, Imus, General Trias, Silang, San Pedro, Binan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba and Santo Tomas local government unit, and other government agencies, conducted clearing operations along the routes that crowds will pass through during the El Shaddai gathering. Gabriel Go, head of the MMDA Special Operations Group–Strike Force, said crowding during the gathering also puts unattended vehicles at risk. “Alam naman natin dumadagsa ang tao, pag naiwan po ang kanilang sasakyan, naiwan ang kanilang mga motor, there’s a big chance na ma-damage po ito,” Go said. “Kailangan na rin po talagang i-enforce ang batas sa ating mga lansangan. Unang-una, roads are not getting any bigger; they’re not getting any wider. Cars are getting more and more. Talagang kailangan na po nating mas madiin na batas,” he added. Upon reaching Carlos Palanca Street, authorities encountered "toktok" and e-trikes illegally parked along the roadside. “Naghatid lang po ako ng pasyente kagabi kaya di ko na naipasok doon… Pinapasada, panghanapbuhay po. Okay lang po. Aminado po ako na bawal dito,” a toktok driver said. Authorities said no excuses were accepted during the clearing operation, particularly for vehicles and stalls occupying sidewalks. The owner of one of the stalls was later identified as an executive officer of the barangay. “Ganito na lang gawin natin kasi sir para malaman mo ang totoo, nilagay ako ni chairman dito, kasi may mga nangyayaring krimen dito tsaka may nag-aabutan ng droga dito… Ako na lang po mag-aalis, promise ko sa’yo sir,” Samad Tara, Ex-O of Barangay 647, told Go. “Bukas pagbalik ko, wala na ‘to… Usapang maayos yan ha,” Go replied. Other motorists also pleaded, claiming they were unaware that parking along the roadside was prohibited. Authorities issued tickets to motorists who were not wearing proper helmets or were wearing slippers. On Arlegui Street, all obstructions to pedestrian passage were removed, including tables and chairs, plants, tents, and vendors’ stands. Vehicles parked near Plaza del Carmen beside San Sebastian Church were also towed. “Pina-check up ko ‘yong aso ko…Sabi ko sa mga tao, pwede ba mag-park dito? Pwede daw tsaka may mga naka-park e. Gano’n talaga. Pasensya. Kasalanan ko din… Tutubusin ko na lang,” vehicle owner Michael Concepcion said. Go explained that several vehicles were parked illegally. “Ang naging problema po rito, may mga sasakyan na inabutan po natin na wala naman pong parking ticket. So ibig sabihin po niyan, pumarada po sila illegally… Last day na po ng parking dito, starting tomorrow, temporarily suspended po ang any parking,” he said. In total, 26 vehicles were towed while more than 60 motorists were issued tickets."

First Day (January 15, 2026)

3:00 p.m. - Arrival from Rome using ITA Airways plane and Welcome Ceremonies and Official Reception at the Villamor Airbase

3:45 p.m. - Departure from the Villamor Airbase to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

4:00 p.m. - Stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Holy Father addresses the contemplative nuns and religious sisters

5:00 p.m. - His Holiness motors to the Apostolic Nunciature. Lunch and rest at the Nunciature.

Second Day (January 16, 2026)

8:00 a.m. - Courtesy Visit to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at Malacanang Palace, Manila

10:00 a.m. - Departure from Malacanang Palace, Manila, to the Archbishop's Palace, Villa San Miguel, Mandaluyong.

10:30 a.m. - Meeting with the Philippine bishops and Asian bishops. Departure for the Manila Cathedral after dinner.

11:00 a.m. - Departure for the Manila Cathedral, passing through the Luneta Park

11:30 a.m. - Liturgical Reception and Mass at the Manila Cathedral (attended by priests, men religious, and major seminarians).

1:30 p.m. - Departure for the University of Santo Tomas

1:50 p.m. - Youth Prayer Rally at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Campus. Address of the Holy Father to the Filipino Youth.

The second day of Pope Leo XIV's visit coinciding with the 41st World Youth Day in Manila on January 16, 2026, a prayer rally with the Filipino Youth to be held at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Campus, the program features: Sampaguita Lei to the Holy Father, welcome address by V. Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas, student address by Henry S. Tenedoro, representing the youth of the Philippines, youth prayer rally: the youth of the Philippines prays with his holiness Pope Leo XIV, address of the Holy Father to the Filipino Youth, offering of symbolic gifts to the Holy Father, general intercessions, personal meeting of the Holy Father with the Filipino youth, the papal hymn and recessional.

3:30 p.m. - Departure for Tondo (Del Pan Area). Encounter of the Holy Father with the poor (industrial laborers)

4:45 p.m. - Departure for Apostolic Nunciature.

5:30 p.m. - Meeting with Families, SM Arena Mall of Asia

7:30 p.m. - Departure for SM Arena Mall of Asia to Quezon City

7:45 p.m. - People's Mass for peace at the Quezon Memorial Circle

9:45 p.m. - Return to the Apostolic Nunciature

10:00 p.m. - Greetings to the Chinese Communities in Asia at the Nunciature

11:45 p.m.- Supper and rest

Third Day (January 17, 2026)

9:00 a.m. - Holy Mass for the 431st anniversary of the "elevation of Manila as a Metropolitan See and the creation of the episcopal sees of Cebu, Caceres and Nueva Segovia" at the Philippine International Convention Center complex

12:30 p.m. - Departure for Arzobispado de Manila, Lunch with the members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) at the Arzobispado de Manila

4:30 p.m. - 56th Anniversary of Radio Veritas Asia and the 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center

6:00 p.m. - Youth Vigil at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila

Fourth Day (January 18, 2026)

3:45 p.m. - Departure from Apostolic Nunciature to Malacanang Park for a Popemobile ride

4:00 p.m. - Arrival at the Malacanang Park, helicopter ride from Malacanang Park to the back of Quirino Grandstand

5:00 p.m. - Holy Mass for World Youth Day and Angelus at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila.

8:30 p.m. - Helicopter ride to the back of Quirino Grandstand to the Malacanang Park, departure from Malacanang Park to the San Carlos Seminary Auditorium for a Popemobile ride.

9:30 p.m. - Arrival at San Carlos Seminary Auditorium, Meeting with members of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC), dinner with members of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) and other invited bishops, San Carlos Seminary Auditorium, Basement of Lorenzo Mission Institute

Fifth Day (January 19, 2026)

9:20 a.m. - Departure Ceremonies, Villamor Airbase

10:00 a.m. - Departure for Rome using a Philippine Airlines plane

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2026

January

January 2 – A ban on light electric vehicles from using major roads in Metro Manila is implemented. It was originally scheduled on December 1, 2025, and was supposed to be enforced nationwide.[1]

January 5 – Retired air force general Romeo Poquiz is arrested on charges of inciting to sedition in relation to a Facebook post criticizing the Marcos administration.[2]

January 6 – PHIVOLCS raises Alert Level 3 over Mayon volcano in Albay following a magmatic eruption.[3]

January 8 – The Binaliw landfill in Cebu City collapses, destroying a building used by its employees. Thirty-six people are killed. On January 13, a state of calamity was declared in the city as a result.[4]

January 13 – Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations: A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is signed between the Philippines and the UAE during President Marcos' visit to Abu Dhabi, marking the first free trade agreement between the Philippines and a Middle Eastern country.[5] return the social networking site Multiply, led by founder Peter Pezaris and CEO and owner Stefan Magdalinski, as a global social networking platform, would be now managed by Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company through Multiply Media Group (MMG), uniting the three market-leading out-of-home (OOH) companies under its portfolio to create a new media powerhouse headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (as well their operations, the international subsidiary Multiply International and the social networking portion including 11 million users with hosted blogs, videos, photos and messaging would recovered.

January 14 and 16 – Twenty-one individuals, including fourteen police officers (three have been in police custody), are arrested in a manhunt operation for gaming tycoon Atong Ang, accused mastermind in the disappearance of sabungeros particularly in the alleged abduction and killing of at least four in early 2022. Ang remains at large.[6]

January 15: Japan–Philippines relations: The Philippines and Japan sign three bilateral agreements in Manila, including one allowing their defense forces to exchange logistical support—the second major defense accord following the implementation of the reciprocal access agreement in 2025; and another for funding of the new facilities of the Philippine Navy and the proposed wireless broadband connectivity for the Sulu Archipelago.[7]

The Brave Pioneer, the Philippines’ first methanol dual-fueled bulk carrier ship, is inaugurated at the Tsuneishi Cebu Shipyard in Balamban, Cebu.[8]

January 15–19 – Pope Leo XIV visits the country for a five-day state and pastoral visit for the 41st world youth day.[6] This is the second papal visit to the Philippines in the 21st century.[8]

January 16:A court in Manila acquits former Negros Oriental representative Arnie Teves of murder over the 2019 killing of Negros Oriental Provincial Board member Michael Lopez Dungog.[9]

The Department of Information and Communications Technology orders the blocking of Grok AI in the Philippines over its usage in generating illicit images of women and children.[10]

January 19:President Marcos announces the discovery of an estimated 98,000,000,000 ft3 (2.8×109 m3) of gas reserves from the Malampaya East-1 field.[11]

An impeachment complaint is filed in the House of Representatives against president Bongbong Marcos on charges related to the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, his alleged drug use and involvement in the flood control scandal and issues over the national budget.[12]

Former senator Bong Revilla surrenders to the Philippine National Police after an arrest warrant is issued against him by the Sandiganbayan over the Flood control projects scandal.[13]

January 20 – Bangsamoro chief minister Abdulraof Macacua signs into law Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 86, restoring the number of single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Parliament from 25 to 32 in response to the 2024 Supreme Court ruling that excluded Sulu from the BARMM.[14]

January 21 – Corey Dickpus, former vice mayor of Lubuagan, Kalinga, dies after a police encounter in his residence. He has been in the national most wanted list since 2001, being implicated in various criminal cases including a double murder in 2000 while serving as a barangay captain.[15]

Predicted and scheduled

January:

The country will host the ASEAN Tourism forum to be held in Boracay and Cebu.[16][17]

Construction of the New Manila International Airport located in Bulacan will begin.[18]

The country's first Michelin Guide will be released.[19]

February 16 - The House of Representatives votes to impeach President Marcos, Jr., with an impeachment case filed against him regarding his alleged links to

March 9 – Impeachment trial against Pres. Marcos, Jr. begins at the Senate, the first for an Asian head of state

March 14 – A special election will be held in the 2nd district of Antipolo to select a new member of the House of Representatives following the death of Romeo Acop in December 2025.[20]

March 31 – The first election for the Bangsamoro Parliament will be held in accordance to a Supreme Court order issued about two weeks prior to the originally scheduled date, October 13, 2025.[21]

August – EDSA rehabilitation will be completed.[22]

November 2 – The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, originally scheduled on December 1, 2025, will be held in accordance with Republic Act No. 12232, which was signed into law by President Marcos on August 13, 2025. The recall plebiscites for Cabanatuan, Tarlac, and San Jose del Monte voted Yes to a highly urbanized city, while Palawan would be split into three provinces, led into the initial 2021 rejection to 2026 ratification into the division of the province into three provinces. [23]

November 4 – The one year state of national calamity ends, which was declared on November 5, 2025, as set by Proclamation No. 1077.

November 21 – The country's television industry is set to complete the long-overdue transition from analog to digital broadcast.[24] The process has been in effect since November 2025, following the issuance of guidelines by the National Telecommunications Commission, initially commencing in Mega Manila.[25][26]

December – The Senate will start to move to its new building in Taguig.[27]

Date unknown

Australia–Philippines relations: The Philippines will sign an upgraded defense pact with Australia.[28]

The entire Maharlika Highway network will undergo full rehabilitation.[29]

The Cavite Bus Rapid Transit System will commence partial operations.[30]

The country will host the ASEAN Summit.[31]

The first-ever solar-powered podcar transport system in Southeast Asia will start its operations in Ilagan, Isabela.[32]

The MRT-3 will be handed over by the Metro Rail Transit Corporation to the national government upon the end of its build-lease-transfer contract.[33]

The MRT Line 7 will be operational for its initial 12 stations from North EDSA in Quezon City to Sacred Heart in Caloocan.[34][35]

The status of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, as a highly urbanized city will be determined, pending a plebiscite in accordance with Proclamation No. 1247.[36]

The world's largest solar power plant will be completed in the Bulacan–Nueva Ecija boundary.[37]