The House committee on housing is working on the immediate approval of a consolidated bill that will provide one million houses in the span of five years. Once approved, it will boost the government’s plan to […]
Davao Region railway feasibility study pushed for completion within the year
DAVAO CITY — The vice-chairman of the regional development council in the Davao Region expects the feasibility study for a Davao Region railway system to be finished this year.
Project watch pushed by civil society groups
Civil society groups will closely monitor at least 23 government projects to ensure transparency in procurement and to prevent corruption, a Cabinet official yesterday said.
In a chance […]
National broadband network still a priority project–DoTC
MANILA, Philippines — Setting up a national government broadband network remains a priority project of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC), officials said during a televised press conference.
DoTC Secretary Leandro Mendoza stressed that what was cancelled was the NBN contract, and not the idea of setting up a national broadband network.
Philippines phasing out incandescent bulbs to cut greenhouse gas emissions
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - In a first for Asia, the Philippines plans to phase out inefficient incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut household energy costs.