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PH gov't signs pacts for infra projects in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siargao

December 18, 2024 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the signing of five infrastructure project agreements across the country, covering ports, airports and bus transit transportation systems set to be developed in the coming years. The projects, initiatives of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), are envisioned to improve travel across provinces such as Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete and Siargao, which the President said would allow farmers and entrepreneurs to expand into new markets. These include the construction of the P17-billion New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), which aims to alleviate congestion at the existing Cebu Base Port and provide more space for port activities in the area. Also signed was the deal for the P28-billion Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), which seeks to connect major parts of Cebu and improve the daily

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