Metro Manila Subway Project

Also known as MMSP

The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is a PHP488.5-billion infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing travel congestion in Metro Manila, with plans to connect Valenzuela City to Pasay City via a 37-kilometer subway line by 2032. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto are working to resolve remaining right-of-way issues to start construction within weeks, aiming for partial operations of two to three stations by 2028 as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Japan is a key partner in the project, contributing significantly through official development assistance and technological expertise.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about MMSP

Mindanao Ave underpass northbound partially closed until Aug 4 for subway construction

The northbound section of the Mindanao Avenue underpass in Quezon City has been partially closed this weekend due to concrete reblocking activities.
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Dizon meets Sotto to resolve Ortigas Station right-of-way issues for MMSP

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon met with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday to address right-of-way issues related to the construction of the Ortigas Station for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).
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Marcos promises SLEX ext., Mindanao brs., Bataan-Cavite link

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined major infrastructure promises during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 28.
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Marcos announces free Love Bus service in Davao and Cebu

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that the Love Bus service will be reintroduced with free rides initially in Davao and Cebu, before expanding to other areas in Visayas and Mindanao.
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PHP229.32B PPP approved for NSCR, set to benefit 1M daily commuters

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., through the Economic Development Council (EDC), has approved a PHP229.32 billion public-private partnership (PPP) for the operations and maintenance of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR).
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Marcos hopes Metro Manila Subway operational by 2028

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that parts of the Metro Manila Subway Project could be operational by 2028 during an inspection at Camp Aguinaldo Station in Quezon City on Wednesday.
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FFCCCII urges lawmakers to pass right-of-way bill to boost infrastructure

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has called on lawmakers to urgently pass a strengthened right-of-way bill to address what it describes as a 'national crisis of competitiveness'.
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DoTr reconsiders procurement, aims to relaunch common station by Q3

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is reconsidering the procurement method for building the common station for Metro Manila's commuter railways, aiming to reaward the contract by the third quarter of this year.
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Transportation officials break ground for MMSP substation in Valenzuela

Transportation officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Bulk Supply Substation 1 of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Valenzuela City.
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DOTr creates FPMO to speed up infra projects

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has established a new office within the agency called the Flagship Project Management Office (FPMO) to oversee policies for expediting infrastructure projects under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
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