The Build Better More (BBM) is the infrastructure program of the Marcos administration (2022–2028). It superseded the Build! Build! Build! infrastructure program of the Duterte administration (2016–2022). The following Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFP)s were identified by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
The Marcos administration approved 194 infrastructure projects, ranging from public transport, power, health, information technology, water resources, and agriculture.[1][2] 77 of those project were carried from past administrations while 123 are “new and initiated” by the Marcos administration.[3] The total cost for the Build Better More program is ₱9 trillion.[3]
List of infrastructure flagship projects
editPrivate transportation
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail transportation | ||||
| west extension | Proposed | |||
| Cavite extension | 2019– | Under-construction | 2024 | |
| Metro Manila Subway | 2019– | Under-construction | 2027 (Phase 1), 2029 (full) | |
| Mindanao Railway (Phase 1) | Proposed | |||
| MRT Line 3 Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2) | Proposed | |||
| MRT Line 3 South Extension Project | Proposed | |||
| MRT Line 4 | Proposed | |||
| MRT Line 7 | 2016– | Under-construction | 2025 | |
| North–South Commuter Railway | 2019– | Under-construction | 2025 (Phase 1), 2027 (Phase 2), 2029 (Phase 3) | |
| PNR South Long Haul | Proposed | 2025 | ||
| Subic–Clark Railway | Proposed | 2024 | ||
| North Triangle Common Station | 2017 | Under-construction | 2024 | |
| Urban transportation | ||||
| Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System | 2023– | Under-construction | ||
| Davao Public Transport Modernization Project | Under-construction | |||
| Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange | 2024 | Under-constructio | ||
Roads
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arterial Road Bypass Project Phase III (Plaridel Bypass) | Completed | October 2023 | |||||||
| Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway | 2017– | Under-construction | December 2024 | [4] | |||||
| Boracay Circumferential Road | 2018–2022 | Completed | March 12, 2022 | [5] | |||||
| Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road | 1997– | Under-construction | Sariaya Bypass Construction Project | Under-construction | |||||
| Davao City Coastal Road Project, including Bucana bridge | 2017– | Under-construction | 2025 | [6][7] | |||||
| Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project | Proposed | ||||||||
| Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Development, Phase I | Proposed | ||||||||
| Metro Manila Bridges Project (under ADB Financing Facility) - 3 Bridges | Proposed | ||||||||
| Pasacao-Balatan Tourism Coastal Highway | Proposed | ||||||||
| Priority Bridges Crossing Pasig-Marikina River & Manggahan Floodway Bridges
Construction Project (under China Government Facility) - 3 Bridges |
Proposed | ||||||||
| Road Network Development Project in Conflict Affected Areas in Mindanao | Proposed | ||||||||
| Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project (SPCR) | 2018–2023 | Completed | July 14, 2023 | [8][9][10] | |||||
| Sindangan-Bayog-Lakewood Road, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte | Proposed | ||||||||
| Surallah-T’Boli-San Jose Road, South Cotabato | Completed | ||||||||
| Expressways | |||||||||
| C-5 Southlink Expressway | Under-construction | ||||||||
| Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) | 2015 | Under-construction | 2019 (Mamplasan to Sta. Rosa), 2021 (Sta. Rosa to Tibig-Kaong Road), Summer 2023 (Tibig-Kaong Road to Aguinaldo Highway) 2023/2024 (Aguinaldo Highway to Kawit) | ||||||
| Camarines Sur Expressway | Proposed | ||||||||
| Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX), Phase I | Under-construction | ||||||||
| Davao City Expressway | Proposed | ||||||||
| Las Piñas–Muntinlupa Expressway | Proposed | ||||||||
| Mega Manila Skyway | Proposed | ||||||||
| Metro Cebu Expressway (Cebu Circumferential Road) | 2020– | Under-construction | |||||||
| NLEX Connector | 2019–2024 | Completed | March 2023 (partial), December 2024 (full) | ||||||
| North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Segment 8.2 | 2019–2024 | Under-construction | |||||||
| South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 4 (TR4) | Under-construction | ||||||||
| South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 5 (TR5) Segment 1 | 2019–2024 | Under-construction | |||||||
| Southeast Metro Manila Expressway | Under-construction | ||||||||
| Inter-island Bridges | |||||||||
| Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge | 2023–2027 | Under-construction | 2027 | ||||||
| Cebu-Bohol Bridge | Proposed | ||||||||
| Cebu-Mactan Bridge (4th Bridge) and Coastal Road | Proposed | ||||||||
| Panay-Guimaras-Negros Inter-Island Link Bridge | Proposed | ||||||||
| Panglao-Tagbilaran City Offshore Bridge Connector | Proposed | ||||||||
| Panguil Bay Bridge | 2021–2024 | Completed | 2024 | [11] | |||||
| Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge | 2024 | Under-construction | 2027 | ||||||
Airports
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Manila International Airport | 2020–2026 | Under-construction | 2026 | [12] |
| Sangley Point International Airport Development Project Phase 2 | 2022 | Under-construction | ||
| New Bukidnon Airport | 2022 | Under-construction | ||
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rehabilitation Project | Proposed | |||
| New Dumaguete Airport Development Project (Bacong International Airport) | 2024 | Under-construction | ||
| Clark International Airport New Terminal Building | 2017 | Completed | 2022 |
Seaports
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davao Sasa Port | Proposed | |||
| New Cebu International Container Port | Under-construction | March 28, 2024 | ||
| Upgrading and improvement of the Iloilo International Container Port | Under-construction | |||
| Calapan Port Passenger Terminal Building | 2021 | Completed | 2023 |
Urban development
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambal Simuay River and Rio Grande de Mindanao River Flood Control and Riverbank Protection Project | Proposed | |||
| Cavite Industrial Area Flood Risk Management Project | Proposed | |||
| Climate Change Adaptation Works National Irrigation Systems (NIS) | Under-construction | |||
| Construction of Farm-to-Mill Roads | Under-construction | |||
| EDSA Greenways | Proposed | 2027 | [13] | |
| Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi (Output 2: Reconstruction and Development Plan for a Greater Marawi, Stage 2) | Proposed | |||
| Expansion/Upgrading/Improvement of General Santos Fish Port, South Cotabato | Under-construction | |||
| Flood Risk Improvement and Management Project for Cagayan De Oro River | Proposed | |||
| FMRDP - Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) Projects | Under-construction | |||
| Iconic Bridge Projects for Socio Economic Development, Phase I (UK-Assisted) | Proposed | |||
| Improvement of Service Roads in National Irrigation Systems (NIS) | Under-construction | |||
| Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (IDRR-CCA) Measures in the Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay Project Stage II | Proposed | |||
| Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation (InFRA) Project - Phase I | Proposed | |||
| Metro Manila Flood Management Project, Phase I | Proposed | |||
| Metro Manila Priority Bridges for Seismic Improvement Project | Proposed | |||
| Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, Phase IV | Proposed | |||
| Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, Phase V | Proposed | |||
| Parañaque Spillway Project | Proposed | [14] | ||
| Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project | Proposed | |||
| Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing Projects | Under-construction | |||
| Regional Fish Port Project for Greater Capital Region (formerly Upgrading/Rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex | Under-construction |
Information and communications technology
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Transformation Centers (Upgraded "Tech4ED" Project) | Proposed | |||
| Maritime Safety Enhancement Project | Ongoing | |||
| National Broadband Program (NBP) | Proposed | |||
| National Government Data Center (NGDC) | Proposed | |||
| Philippine Identification System | 2020 | Ongoing | ||
| Philippine Sim Card Registration | 2022 | Ongoing |
Health
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) COVID-19 Project | Proposed | |||
| Philippines COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (PCERP) | Proposed | |||
| UP PGH Cancer Center Project | Proposed | |||
| Virology and Vaccine Institute | Proposed | |||
| Philippine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | Proposed |
Agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirements of the Program Beneficiaries Development Component of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program | On-going | |||
| Construction/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Fish Ports and Other Fishery Post Harvest Facilities | Under-construction | |||
| Convergence Area Agro-Forestry Abundance & Productivity Using Integrated Technologies Through Barangay-based Agricultural Ventures and Advancement | On-going | |||
| Halal Infrastructure Modernization Project | On-going | |||
| Rice Infrastructure Modernization Project | On-going | |||
| Second Additional Financing for Philippine Rural Development Project | On-going |
Energy and power
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Plant Complex (APHC) Rehabilitation under Series of Project (SOP 1) | Proposed |
Water resources
edit| Project | Construction | Status | Completion date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project - Aqueduct No. 7 | Proposed | |||
| Bayabas Small Reservoir Irrigation Project | Under-construction | |||
| Establishment of Groundwater Pump Irrigation Project | Under-construction | |||
| Extension/Expansion of Existing National Irrigation Systems | Under-construction | |||
| Jalaur River Multipurpose Project - Stage II, Iloilo | 2019– | Under-construction | [15] | |
| Mindanao Irrigation Development Project | Under-construction | |||
| New Centennial Water Source - Kaliwa Dam Project | 2021– | Under-construction | [16][17] | |
| Repair of Communal Irrigation Systems | Under-construction | |||
| Repair of National Irrigation Systems (NIS) | Under-construction | |||
| Restoration of Communal Irrigation Systems | Under-construction | |||
| Restoration of National Irrigation Systems | Under-construction | |||
| Small Irrigation Project | Under-construction | |||
| Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project | Under-construction | 2025 | ||
| Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) | Proposed |
References
edit- ^ Gregorio, Xave (December 29, 2022). "Goodbye 'Build, Build, Build'; P1.196-T sought for PBBM's 'Build, Better, More' infrastructure program". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ "Marcos admin bares P9-T flagship infra projects; 45 to funded by PPPs". PhilStar Global. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "NEDA Board OKs ₱9-T infra projects". CNN Philippines. March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Gutierrez, Dennis (April 21, 2022). "Mark Villar vows to push for continuation, completion of Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Boracay Circumferential Road Phase 3 Now Open". Department of Public Works and Highways. March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (July 1, 2023). "PBBM wants timely completion of Davao City Coastal Road segments". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Ted (July 1, 2023). "Davao City coastal road project inaugurated by Marcos". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Meniano, Sarwell (July 14, 2023). "Marcos inaugurates Korean-funded Samar Pacific Coastal Road". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Unite, Betheena (July 14, 2023). "'Korea stayed': Marcos gives SoKor a shoutout for help in PH's projects". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Flores, Helen (July 15, 2023). "President Marcos inaugurates Northern Samar road project". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Panguil Bay Bridge to open in June 2024". PortCalls. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Vera, Ben O. de (March 9, 2020). "2 major airport projects prepare for 2020 liftoff". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Abadilla, Emmie V. (May 24, 2023). "P14-B EDSA Greenways project to be completed in 2027 - DOTr". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ Recuenco, Aaron (9 August 2022). "DPWH eyes Parañaque Spillway project to address Metro Manila flooding". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Construction begins on phase 2 of $216m Jalaur dam project in Philippines". World Construction Network. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "TUNNEL BORING MACHINE (TBM) FOR THE KALIWA DAM PROJECT READY TO ROLL | METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM". Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Kaliwa Dam excavation to start in December". The Manila Bulletin. 2021-06-07. Archived from the original on 2021-06-06. Retrieved 2021-06-18.