Published July 11, 2021, 11:41 AM
The Japanese government has welcomed the opening of the Arterial Road Bypass Project (ARBP) or Plaridel Bypass Project Phase III in Bulacan that is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and boost economic activities in the region amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Japanese and Philippine officials launching the ceremonial marker of the JICA-funded Plaridel Bypass Road Project on Friday, July 9, 2021. (Embassy of Japan/JICA)
Funded by the Overseas Development Assistance under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Y9.399 billion project is the third phase of a road project bypassing the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway that also covered the construction of two additional lanes of the Angat Bridge and widening of underpass, drainage, and other related works.
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MANILA, Feb. 17 The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines has conducted a review meeting to discuss activity progress, implementation challenges and the action plan for projects under JICA portfolio.
In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil K. Sadain said that the meeting with JICA Philippines officials led by Chief Representative Azukizawa Eigo, provided the opportunity for review and assessment of Japan-assisted key on-going and new pipeline infrastructure projects under the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administration in support of the Build, Build, Build program.
. In 2019, the Visayan metro also ranked first in the most in-demand provincial locations.
The study showed that Cebu is a renter’s market, garnering 62.56% of pageviews and 60.65% of leads in the area. The finding suggests that the market may have considered more affordable housing solutions amid the economic woes brought by the pandemic.
Top Business Hub
According to the Lamudi report, Cebu remains popular amid the pandemic because of its business environment. It’s a top location choice for establishing entrepreneurial activities outside the capital region.
The Visayan metro has business districts that provide strong infrastructure to companies, with Cebu Business Park (CBP) and Cebu IT Park (CITP) among the most attractive destinations, especially for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry.