Makati mass transport system to break ground by ‘year end’

The proposed $3.7-billion Makati Mass Transport system is expected to break ground by the end of the year, the Makati City government said.
In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 23, the local government said the Swiss challenge for the subway proposal of IRC Properties, Inc. (IRC) is set to end by September 24, hence the positive outlook that construction may begin by year’s end.
“Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday said the proposed intra-city subway in the country’s premier financial district could break ground by year end once the competitive Swiss Challenge process for the US$3.7-billion railway project is completed next month,” it said. — Denise A. Valdez