In a statement, the agency said it will terminate its agreement with BF Corp., founded by the late Cabinet Secretary Bayani Fernando, and Foresight Development and Surveying Co. (BFC-FDSC) over excessive delays in the project’s completion.
The Unified Grand Central Station, located across the SM City North EDSA and TriNoma shopping malls in Quezon City, was one of the major projects under President Duterte’s Build Build Build program. It was intended to ease commuter transfers.
It began moving forward in 2016 after tycoons resolved disputes over its location, but remains unfinished well past its 2021 target opening due to prolonged delays.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon recently inspected the stalled site, calling the delay unacceptable and stressing that the project should have been operational by now.
DOTr’s legal team is finalizing contract termination, allowing the government to move forward with alternative solutions.
To accelerate completion, DOTr is exploring options under the Government Procurement Act or the Public-Private Partnership Code. The BFC-FDSC consortium may face penalties and liquidated damages for failing to meet contractual obligations.
Meanwhile, the government will review its own liabilities for delayed payments, ensuring a balanced resolution.
