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Metro Manila Subway Project

MMSP

The Metro Manila Subway Project is an ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in Metro Manila, with construction expected to begin soon after resolving remaining right-of-way issues. The project has received significant funding increases for 2026 but faced delays due to budget and land acquisition challenges. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon remains confident that the final hurdles will be cleared within weeks, allowing work on this critical railway line to proceed as scheduled.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM

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Recent developments on Metro Manila Subway Project

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Japan to continue supporting PH railway projects

The Japanese government has pledged continued support for major railway projects in the Philippines, including the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) and the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR).

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM

DOTr targets 95% ROW acquisition for Metro Manila Subway by end-2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to complete 95% of the right-of-way acquisition for the Metro Manila Subway Project by the end of 2025.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM

Ortigas Station construction for Metro Manila Subway Project begins

Construction for the Ortigas Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) has officially commenced in Pasig City, marking a significant step forward after a nearly two-year delay.

Sat, August 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Mindanao Ave northbound underpass partially closed for reblocking

The northbound section of the Mindanao Avenue underpass in Quezon City has been partially closed for concrete reblocking activities from Friday evening, August 1, until 5 a.m. Monday, August 4.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

PH ODA portfolio up 6% to $39.6B in 2024

The Philippines' total official development assistance (ODA) portfolio increased by 6 percent to USD39.61 billion in 2024, up from USD37.3 billion in 2023, according to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev).

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM

DOTr, Pasig LGU tackle subway ROW issues

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto met to address right-of-way issues hindering the construction of the Ortigas Station for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).

Thu, July 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM

DepEd, DOTr, UK FCDO partner for Taguig 'Education City'

The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) are partnering on the Senate-DepEd (SEED) Transit-Oriented Development Project to create an "Education City" in Taguig.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM