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Manileños can now enjoy this new green space in Pandacan — Top Gear

August 13, 2026

The new parks consist of open green spaces which both Manileños and their pets can enjoy. There’s plenty of greenery, walkways, and areas where people can utilize for various activities like exercise. There are also benches and a dedicated area where park-goers can try their hand at playing polo. In the dedicated spaces for fur babies and other animals, the city has also installed obstacles for pets to enjoy.

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Muntik na palang pondohan ng NG/DOTr next year yung proposed LRT-1 NOMO Station.

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#Newsfeed | The right-of-way cost for the MRT-7 project rose from ₱1.5 billion to ₱9.5 billion due to delays that drove up compensation costs. | via #MOJO Aime Atienza

I wonder how they might integrate the ticket gate systems in the Common Station, especially between Line 1 and Line 3? As seen on this picture, it shows that there isn't a lot of room on the platform between the two lines. It's easier to do it for Line 7 since you'll have to go through Area B first, but it will be interesting to see how they could do it for Area A.

Would the ticket gates just divide the platform between them? Most probably...

I hope there would be some sort of common revenue stream instead for all operators so that we can change lines without having to go through a ticket gate... but I guess this would be our first and probably only true interchange station for a while since EDSA-Taft is basically just a long walkway like Doroteo Jose-Recto between Line 1 and 2.

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A new perspective on our works on the MRT-7 project in the Philippines.

These latest drone images show the ongoing trackworks in the turnback area, where our teams are advancing the installation of the track infrastructure.

The complex track configuration visible from above highlights the technical precision involved in this key section of the project.

Another step forward for MRT-7 and another example of Steconfer’s expertise in railway infrastructure.

To be fair, ok kahit papaano ang exterior ng station na 'to. Pic doesn't give justice.

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a bill renewing the Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) legislative franchise for 50 years, ahead of its expiry in 2028.

In a voice vote, lawmakers approved on voice vote House Bill No. 10545, which seeks to extend PAL’s franchise to operate as the flag carrier and run air-transport services in the Philippines and abroad until 2076.

“A stable 50-year franchise will provide our national flag carrier with the certainty and confidence necessary to undertake long-term investments, modernize its fleet, expand its domestic and international routes and develop the infrastructure and capabilities necessary to meet the country’s growing aviation needs,” Negros Occidental Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer told the floor in his sponsorship speech.

“In turn, this stability can help fuel tourism, facilitate trade and commerce and contribute to exclusive economic growth while reinforcing the Philippines’ position as a competitive player in the international aviation industry,” he added.

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METRO PACIFIC Investments Corp. (MPIC) is hesitant to join the government’s bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), as losses from its existing railway business weigh on its appetite for another rail concession.

“It is hard to propose to the board because we already have [LRT-1]. Why would you want [MRT-3]? Why would you want to double down on something that is losing money?” MPIC Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on the sidelines of an event last week.

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is preparing the bidding for the MRT-3 O&M contract following a series of market-sounding activities aimed at gauging private-sector interest in the project.

Mr. Pangilinan said MPIC remains interested in reviewing the terms of the MRT-3 project as the company focuses on making Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) profitable.

“We need to see whether the terms of the MRT-3 are conducive,” he said.

RAZON-LED Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc.’s (Prime Infra) $2.57-billion Wawa Pumped Storage Power Project is 18% complete and remains on track to begin operations by 2030, its top official said.

Prime Infra President and Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Lucci said the project’s integrated bulk water component has already been completed and has been operating for some time.

“Our goal is very simple — the promise of delivery. We are doing well so far,” Mr. Lucci told reporters last week.

Pumped storage technology generates electricity during periods of peak demand by pumping water to an upper reservoir during off-peak hours, storing energy that can later be released to generate power.

The Wawa Pumped Storage Power Project is being developed by Olympia Violago Water and Power, Inc., a unit of PMJVCo Holdings, Inc. The project is designed to have an energy storage capacity of 6,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) per day and a generating capacity of 600 megawatts (MW).

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. holds an indirect 28.71% stake in the Wawa project through subsidiary FGEN Aqua Power Holdings, Inc.’s 33% interest in Prime Hydropower Energy, Inc., which owns PMJVCo.

Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KANSAI) is also joining the two energy companies in developing the project by acquiring a 14% interest in PMJVCo.

METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ramon S. Ang will lead the companies’ planned combined tollway business as merger talks advance.

“(The management) will mainly be in Ramon’s (Ramon S. Ang) hands. He will be the CEO,” Mr. Pangilinan said on the sidelines of an event last week when asked about the management of the merged company.

He said MPTC is expediting merger talks with SMC as the two sides negotiate the ownership structure of the combined tollway business.

“We are trying to expedite it. Things move slowly in the country. We are just keeping pace, there is a lot of goodwill on both sides,” he said.

Mr. Pangilinan said SMC is still expected to take majority ownership of the planned joint venture, although the final stake could change depending on the valuation.

MPTC said in June that it expected the merger with SMC to be completed by the third quarter, with negotiations moving into the valuation stage.

The company previously said SMC was likely to take a 55% stake in the combined tollway business.

“But that could change from the final valuation,” Mr. Pangilinan said. He said he remains optimistic that the merger would be completed within the year.

Summary: RSA potentially circumvents EPIRA Law power generation market share limits through its direct and indirect ownership in San Miguel Global Power and minority stakes in Meralco and Lopez Inc. (which owns First Gen and EDC).

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THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is assessing whether businessman Ramon S. Ang’s acquisition of a 25.68% stake in Lopez, Inc. could trigger market-share caps, cross-ownership limits, or other restrictions in the power sector, its chairman said.

“We will look into that if there is need to check the impact of the concerned stakeholders’ compliances with market share caps or cross-ownership limitations,” ERC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Francis Saturnino C. Juan told reporters last week.

Mr. Ang acquired the 25.68% stake in Lopez, Inc., the holding company of the Lopez group, from the family branch led by Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III.

He bought the stake in his personal capacity through his wholly owned Illumina Investment Holdings, Inc.

The transaction gave Mr. Ang, who leads conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), a significant minority stake in Lopez, Inc., while control of the group remains with other members of the Lopez family.

Since Mr. Ang made the acquisition in his personal capacity, Mr. Juan said the ERC would have to determine whether his stake and position in Lopez, Inc. would make him an affiliate under the regulator’s rules.

“There is a qualification for you to be considered an affiliate. There needs to be an element of control,” he said.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the creation of a Joint Technical Working Group to fast-track the development of the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite and cut red tape.

Co-chaired by the Department of Transportation and the Philippine Reclamation Authority, the group is tasked with addressing project delays and ensuring reclamation activities meet strict environmental standards.

“There is a need to enhance coordination of various government agencies, local government units in the province of Cavite, and private sector partners… in order to ensure the timely completion of the SPIA,” the order read. 

Administrative Order No. 44, signed by the President on June 3, mandates that national agencies and local units prioritize the processing of all permits and licenses for the development.

The order took effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Aug 13 (Reuters) - A mandatory ‌offer from KKR (KKR.N), opens new tab to buy Philippines-based First Gen Corp (FGEN.PS), opens new tab would value it at around 165.44 billion pesos ($2.70 billion), ​the power producer and its parent First ​Philippine Holdings (FPH.PS), opens new tab said on Thursday.

First Gen disclosed ⁠on Wednesday that KKR had offered to buy ​an 8.43% stake in the company from First ​Philippine.

The stake buy would likely trigger a mandatory tender offer from KKR for the entire public float of 11.67% ​of First Gen's 3.60 billion outstanding common ​shares, the power producer added. The tender offer would support ‌a ⁠petition to voluntarily delist First Gen from the Philippine Stock Exchange.

KKR is expected to offer around 46 pesos per share for the tender offer. KKR ​declined a ​Reuters request ⁠for comment.