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Manny Villar Leads Groundbreaking for UP Dasmariñas Campus

Former Sen. Manny Villar has broken ground on a new campus for the University of the Philippines in Dasmariñas, a project he said is close to his heart. In a social media post, Villar expressed his honor in being part…

LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phases 2 and 3 to Break Ground in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTR) announced that the second and third phases of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project are set to begin in 2026. According to DOTR Undersecretary Jeremy Regino, minor issues with the project’s right of…

Radisson to Open New Hotel in Dasmariñas by 2027

DASMARIÑAS, Cavite – Radisson Hotel Group is set to expand its footprint in the Philippines with three new hotels, including one in Dasmariñas, Cavite, the company announced Thursday. The new Park Inn by Radisson Dasmariñas, developed in partnership with SM…

Cavite Emerges as Philippines’ Next Economic Powerhouse

Cavite, a province just south of Metro Manila, is rapidly transforming into the Philippines’ newest economic hub, driven by an ambitious infrastructure boom that’s catching the eye of investors and developers alike. Once known primarily for its historical significance, Cavite…

Philippine Regulators Clears $12B Sangley Airport Project

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a joint venture between the Cavite provincial government and SPIA Development Consortium for an $12 billion airport project, clearing a major hurdle for the development. House of Investments, Inc., a consortium member, disclosed…

Power Solar Launches 64-MW Solar Plant in Maragondon, Cavite

MARAGONDON, Cavite — Power Solar, a subsidiary of Prime Infrastructure, inaugurated a 64-megawatt solar power plant in Maragondon, Cavite on Thursday, marking a significant step in the Philippines’ transition to renewable energy. The facility, capable of powering approximately 84,000 homes,…

Carmona City’s Income Hits Record P1.2 Billion Pesos

CARMONA, Cavite — The city of Carmona in Cavite province has achieved a record-breaking total income of 1.189 billion pesos ($21.2 million) for 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). The milestone marks a significant…

Cavite BRT System Set to Launch

CAVITE, Philippines – The Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system, a collaborative project between the Provincial Government of Cavite, Megawide Construction Corporation, and Maplecrest Group, Inc., is nearing completion. The CBRT will feature three terminals and 47 stations, linking to…

SSS Bacoor Warns Employers Over P2.82M in Unpaid Contributions

BACOOR, Cavite — The Social Security System (SSS) Bacoor Branch has issued warnings to 10 employers who failed to remit Php2.82 million pesos in contributions and penalties for their employees, officials said Thursday. The action is part of the agency’s…

CAVITEX’s 30-Day Toll Free Starts July 1

The Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will implement a 30-day toll holiday starting Monday, July 1, 2024, Cavite Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) President and General Manager Raul Ignacio announced Sunday. The decision, made in support of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) after consultation…