In a bid to perk up the country’s disaster-battered economy, the Philippine government announced it would be embarking on a P184.2 billion (Dh15.4 billion) infrastructure building programme. The scheme, to be implemented over a several year period, will involve seven projects which will be undertaken together with the private sector under a partnership programme. The projects aim to build and rehabilitate vital infrastructure such as airports, light rail transits, hospital and others to improve the delivery of basic services and movement of trade. Read More
