Key infrastructure projects in Philippines receive approval

In the Philippines the 6316 National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has authorised 12 public-private partnership (PPP) and other infrastructure projects. However the US$473.5 million North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway Connector Road project has still to be discussed by NEDA. The board gave its authorisation for the $28.3 million Sen Gil Puyat Avenue-Makati Avenue-Paseo de Roxas vehicles underpass project. The $89.5 million Metro Manila Interchange Construction Project Phase 6 also secured approval, as well as work to repair damaged bridges along Bohol Circumferential Road. NEDA gave the go ahead for the contract amendment for the $2.74 billion Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike Project.