DOTR SECURES OVER $6M FUND FOR FEASIBILITY STUDIES OF RAILWAY

PROJECTS

Story by ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has secured more than $6 million for the
feasibility studies of some railway projects, Secretary Jaime Bautista announced on
Monday.

"I am pleased to announce that following the directive of the President in July last year,
the Department of Transportation has already secured over $6 million to fund the
feasibility studies for the development of the Panay Railway, Bataan Railway and the
North Long Haul Interregional Railway, which will connect Ilocos and Cagayan with
the National Capital Region," Bautista said in his remarks.

Bautista attended the launching of the Metro Manila Subway Project's tunnel boring
machine held in Valenzuela City. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivered
a keynote message during the event.

"The technical studies for these railways will commence in the next few months," the
Transportation chief added.

Bautista said the DOTr would also secure funds for the feasibility studies of the San
Mateo Railway, the Northern Mindanao Railway, and the Philippine Transport System
Master Plan.

He said these are all part of the Marcos administration's plan to "revive the railway
industry."

In his speech, Marcos said that his administration is committed to invest in projects that
will continue to improve the Philippines' transportation system.

He said having an effective and efficient transportation system would have multiplier
effects on employment, the economy, and the entire society.