Construction begins on $526m Northern Hospital redevelopment
It is expected to be completed in 2029. Work has started on the $526m (A$813m) Northern Hospital redevelopment in Australia. Stage one of the project will deliver a new four-storey ambulatory care centre, set to open in mid-2026. It will also provide a dedicated space for clinical care and hospital administration. Meanwhile, stage two will […]
Bill eyes energy, tourism development of Philippine Rise
By Adrian H. Halili | Business World | April 22, 2025 8:52 pm A PHILIPPINE senator has filed a bill that seeks to create a multi-agency body that would secure and oversee the sustainable development of the Philippine Rise for energy and tourism projects. “This maritime territory promises transformative opportunities, from renewable energy sources and […]
AboitizPower starts construction of energy storage facility in Agusan del Norte
Bilyonaryo.Com | April 22, 2025 AboitizPower, through its subsidiary Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), has officially broken ground on a 48-megawatt energy storage project in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. This new venture, called the Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System (BESS), will be integrated into TMI’s existing oil-fired power facility, TMI Mobile 2, in Sta. Ana. The […]
48MW Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System starts construction
By Kris Crismundo | Philippine News Agency | April 22, 2025 1:49 pm MANILA – Construction of the 48-megawatt Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System in Agusan del Norte has started, and is expected to boost grid stability by the second quarter of next year. Therma Marine, Inc. (TMI), an Aboitiz Power Corp. subsidiary, broke ground […]
DENR Chief Urges Just Transition to Clean Energy on Earth Day
Power Philippines News | April 22, 2025 3:34 pm In celebration of Earth Day, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga emphasized the urgent need for a just and inclusive transition to renewable energy in the Philippines. In a Facebook post from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau page, she highlighted […]
EDSA Busway rehabilitation bidding starts this week: DOTr chief
By Agatha Gregorio | ABS-CBN News | April 21, 2025 8:36 pm MANILA — Bidding for the rehabilitation of the EDSA Busway begins this week, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon told ABS-CBN in an interview on Monday, April 21. “‘Yung EDSA Busway rehab– mga second half of the year magsisimula na ‘yan. Magpapa-bid […]
SC urged to stop construction of Samal Island-Davao City connector
By Iya Gozum | Rappler | April 21, 2025 10:43 pm MANILA, Philippines – Environmental groups, advocates filed a petition Monday, April 21, before the Supreme Court to stop the construction of Chinese-funded Samal Island-Davao City connector. Petitioners said that the P23.52 billion bridge can damage coral reef ecosystems in Paradise Reef, Samal Island, and […]
Japan to fund renovation of two Manilla bridges
By Joe Quirke | Global Construction Review | April 14, 2025 Japan’s JFE Engineering and local contractor First Balfour have won a $120m contract to renovate two bridges over the river Pasig in the Metro Manila area. The Guadalupe Bridge and Lambingan Bridge are located on arterial roads and both require renovation to strengthen their […]
South Railway Commuter project taking shape
By Tyrone Jasper C. Piad | Philippine Daily Inquirer | April 14, 2025 8:59 pm MANILA, Philippines – Construction and engineering firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Acciona of Spain have started constructing three stations of the South Commuter Railway Project (SCRP) in Manila as the country moves to build more regional train systems for better […]
Megawide raises P5.3B from preferred shares offer
By Philippine Daily Inquirer | April 14, 2025 11:34 am MANILA, Philippines — Megawide Construction Corp. has raised P5.3 billion from its return to the local capital market as it seeks to boost its real estate arm. The company led by tycoon Edgar Saavedra disclosed to the stock exchange on Monday that the preferred share […]