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 It superseded the Build!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

Public transportation

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.
Rail transportation
LRT Line 2 west extension Proposed
LRT Line 1 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 Proposed
MRT Line 4 Proposed
MRT Line 7 2017– 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 June 2023
Urban transportation
Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System 2022– Under-construction
Davao Public Transport Modernization Project Under-construction
Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange Proposed

Roads

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.
Arterial Road Bypass Project Phase III (Plaridel Bypass) Proposed
Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway 2017– Under-construction December 2024 [4]
Boracay Circumferential Road 2018– Under-construction March 12, 2022 [5]
Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road 1997- Under-construction
Davao City Bypass Construction Project Proposed
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 Proposed
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
Metro Cebu Expressway (Cebu Circumferential Road) 2020- Under-construction
NLEX Connector 2019-2023 Under-construction March 2023 (partial), December 2023 (full)
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Segment 8.2 2019-2023 Under-construction
South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 4 (TR4) Under-construction
South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 5 (TR5) Segment 1 2019-2023 Under-construction
Southeast Metro Manila Expressway Proposed
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 2021–2023 Under-construction June 2024 [11]
Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge Proposed

Airports

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
New Dumaguete Airport Development Project (Bacong International Airport) proposed
Clark International Airport New Terminal Building 2017 Completed 2022

Seaports

Project Construction Status Completion Date Ref.
Davao Sasa Port Proposed
New Cebu International Container Port Proposed March 28, 2024
Upgrading and improvement of the Iloilo International Container Port Proposed
Calapan Port Passenger Terminal Building 2021 Completed 2023

Urban development

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 Proposed
Regional Fish Port Project for Greater Capital Region (formerly Upgrading/Rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex Under-construction

Information and communications technology

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

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

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

Project Construction Status Completion date Ref.
Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Plant Complex (APHC) Rehabilitation under Series of Project (SOP 1) Proposed

Water resources

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 Proposed
Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) Proposed

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Marcos admin bares P9-T flagship infra projects; 45 to funded by PPPs". PhilStar Global. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "NEDA Board OKs ₱9-T infra projects". CNN Philippines. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Boracay Circumferential Road Phase 3 Now Open". Department of Public Works and Highways. March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (July 1, 2023). "PBBM wants timely completion of Davao City Coastal Road segments". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ Cordero, Ted (July 1, 2023). "Davao City coastal road project inaugurated by Marcos". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Meniano, Sarwell (July 14, 2023). "Marcos inaugurates Korean-funded Samar Pacific Coastal Road". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Unite, Betheena (July 14, 2023). "'Korea stayed': Marcos gives SoKor a shoutout for help in PH's projects". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ Flores, Helen (July 15, 2023). "President Marcos inaugurates Northern Samar road project". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Panguil Bay Bridge to open in June 2024". PortCalls. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Abadilla, Emmie V. (May 24, 2023). "P14-B EDSA Greenways project to be completed in 2027 - DOTr". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  14. ↑ Recuenco, Aaron (9 August 2022). "DPWH eyes Parañaque Spillway project to address Metro Manila flooding". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "TUNNEL BORING MACHINE (TBM) FOR THE KALIWA DAM PROJECT READY TO ROLL | METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM". Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  17. ↑ "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.
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