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July 10, 2026 | Asia

Strong Japanese interest in Manila operating contract

PPP contract to be tendered to operate, maintain and upgrade 17km elevated metro line.

January 10, 2025 | Infrastructure

Engineering checks for Metro Manila Line MRT-7

Philippines Department of Transport seeks consultant to review project after significant changes.

August 30, 2024 | Metros

Manila Line MRT-7 to partially open in late 2025

Philippines Department of Transport confirms phased opening for 22km metro line.

April 3, 2023 | Financial

Philippines rejects private-sector funding model for three rail projects

Applications for funding of around $US 5.5bn have again been submitted to China.

March 3, 2022 | Infrastructure

Manila metro awards communications and fare collection equipment contract

This will be the first time Thales has deployed its ICS in Asia.

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