CLLEX Package 4 shortens Tarlac–Cabanatuan travel to 20 minutes

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | April 1, 2026 CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — Travel time between Tarlac and Cabanatuan City is expected to drop from one and a half hours to just 20 minutes following the opening of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) Contract Package 4. The newly opened segment stretches from the San Juan… Read More CLLEX Package 4 shortens Tarlac–Cabanatuan travel to 20 minutes

DPWH Chief: No ‘ghost projects’ in Zambales 1st District

By ALEX GALANG | February 24, 2026 SECRETARY Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has cleared the Second Engineering District Office of Zambales of any anomaly in flood control projects following an investigation conducted by authorities. Dizon said the probe found no evidence of irregularities in the implementation of infrastructure… Read More DPWH Chief: No ‘ghost projects’ in Zambales 1st District

RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | January 5, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.  In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s… Read More RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

By Anna Leah Gonzales | September 12, 2025 MANILA – Japan committed to continuing its support for the Philippine government’s infrastructure development agenda, assuring financing assistance for big-ticket bridge, spillway, and maritime projects designed to improve connectivity and enhance safety. These include the funding of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) support facility development project in the… Read More Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

Zambales axes P1-B projects by Discaya firm

By E.H. EDEJER | September 12, 2025 IBA, Zambales — Two infrastructure projects worth close to P1 billion were axed by the Zambales provincial government after the contractor’s license was revoked amid government investigation of anomalous flood control projects. The projects were for the construction of a P499.6-million five-story new capitol building and a P499-million… Read More Zambales axes P1-B projects by Discaya firm

Typhoons leave P1.75-B agri, infra losses in Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 2, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The combined effects of typhoons “Crising,” “Dante,” and “Emong,” as well as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” in late July left some P1.75-billion in total damages to agricultural crops, aquaculture, and infrastructure facilities in Zambales. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More Typhoons leave P1.75-B agri, infra losses in Zambales