The Government of the Philippines has highlighted Japan’s role in funding close to PHP1 trillion worth of infrastructure initiatives through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The collaboration aligns with the national Bagong Pilipinas vision and the Build Better More program, targeting major transport, flood control, and road projects.
According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), 21 JICA-assisted projects are currently underway. These include five completed initiatives worth PHP61.5 billion, six under construction valued at PHP188.8 billion, and three in the civil works phase worth PHP147.8 billion. New projects in preparatory stages, estimated at PHP525.4 billion, cover large-scale road, bridge, flood control, and transport rehabilitation works.
The partnership between JICA and Philippine agencies such as DPWH, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Budget and Management is expected to accelerate the delivery of resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Flagship projects include the Davao City Bypass with the country’s first long-distance road tunnel, Metro Manila seismic bridge improvements, the Cebu–Mactan 4th Bridge, and the Pasig–Marikina River Channel Improvement Phase VI.