Sunday, 15 February 2026
4 days ago
DOTr advances right-of-way acquisition for key commuter rail segment
The push has drawn recognition from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which cited the progress as essential to keeping construction on schedule. JICA officials said the pace of land acquisition, particularly in the north section, is a key factor in sustaining momentum for the 147-kilometer commuter rail system.
9 Jan 2026
12:03PM
DOTr reports major right-of-way gains for subway, rail projects
As of December 2025, the DOTr has acquired 90.76 percent of right-of-way and properties needed for the Metro Manila Subway Project. For the NSCR north segment, the agency said at least 56 percent of land has already been cleared and made buildable, a sharp improvement from early 2025 levels.
20 Oct 2025
8:01AM
First Balfour, Leighton start major phase of PH railway project
Construction giant Leighton Asia and Lopez Group’s First Balfour have begun building a critical component of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the country’s largest railway venture, marking another milestone in the government’s massive infrastructure drive.
16 Apr 2025
11:51AM
ADB OKs $1.45-B final tranche of Malolos-Clark railway financing facility
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1.45-billion loan as the second and final tranche of its multitranche financing facility for the Malolos–Clark Railway Project (MCRP), a key component of the Philippines' flagship North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR).
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