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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.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Manila Subway airport branch construction contract awarded

Joint venture of DMCI and Taisei awarded contract worth $US 270.3m.

March 6, 2026 | Financial

New Japanese loan for Manila MRT-3 upgrade

Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) will lend $US 137m for further renovation of city’s MRT-3 metro line.

January 12, 2026 | Asia

Philippines awards Manila rail masterplan contract

Greater Capital Region Railways project will connect metro and commuter lines now under construction.

May 22, 2025 | Metros

Japan to improve energy efficiency in Manila

Japan International Cooperation Agency has taken equity stake in operator of line LRT-1.

June 28, 2024 | Fleet

Senator to investigate incompatible Manila MRT-3 fleet

CRRC Dalian delivered 12 trains in 2017 which have never entered service.

June 5, 2024 | Metros

New Manila MRT-3 operating contract tender due in 2025

Current operating contract for 17km metro line ends next year.

March 2, 2024 | Financial

Japan agrees $US 1bn loan for Metro Manila Subway

This is the third loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, bringing the total funding to $US 3.3bn.

November 1, 2023 | Metros

Funding agreements for Manila MRT-4 to be signed next year

The 15.6km elevated metro line will serve 11 stations.

July 4, 2023 | Commuter Rail

More contracts awarded for Manila’s North-South Commuter Railway

Two civil works contracts worth a total of $US 731m have been awarded.

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