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Metro Manila Subway Project

January 13, 2023 | Metros

Tunnelling starts on Metro Manila Subway

Official launch after delays due to land ownership disputes.

October 5, 2022 | Metros

Work starts on Metro Manila Subway

First section expected to open in 2025.

September 6, 2022 | Financial

Philippines increases railway investment budget to $US 2bn

Proposed 2023 spend is five times 2022 figure.

August 2, 2022 | Policy

Rail focus for infrastructure development in the Philippines

New president also looks to the private sector.

June 16, 2022 | Metros

First TBM in place for Metro Manila Subway

Tunnelling now due to start from Valenzuela City.

June 10, 2022 | Financial

ADB approves $US 4.3bn loan for Manila commuter line

The line will run south from Manila to Calamba.

May 6, 2022 | Metros

Station contract awarded for Metro Manila Subway

The contract was awarded to a Japanese joint venture.

July 28, 2021 | Financial

Japan loans Yen 253bn for underground Manila metro

Construction of the line is already underway.

December 27, 2019 | Metros

Full construction of first underground metro line in Manila launched

FULL construction on the first underground metro line in Manila, the Philippines, began on December 21, after breaking ground in February.

November 27, 2018 | Metros

Construction consultant appointed for Manila metro

THE Philippine’s Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has awarded Japanese consortium OCGlobal a Pesos 11bn ($US 209.5m) general consultant contract for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) Phase 1, the first underground metro line in the country.

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