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Philippine Department of Transportation Terminates Contract for Common Station Project
Contract with contractor BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company ended due to significant delays.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Philippines has officially terminated its contract with the BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company (BFC-FDSC) Consortium, the contractor responsible for the Common Station Project.
This decision was taken due to extensive delays in the project’s execution.
In a recent announcement, the DOTr confirmed that it had issued a notice of termination to BFC-FDSC, which is tasked with constructing a transit hub that will connect the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), and MRT Line 7 (MRT-7).
The termination follows a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at expediting the construction of the common station, which was initially initiated in 2009 with the intention of facilitating smoother commuter travel across multiple rail lines.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon articulated that the common station should have been operational much earlier, expressing frustration over the construction delays.
He stated, "Now that we have terminated the contract with BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co, we can finally move on with the construction.
The next step is to accelerate its construction for the benefit of commuters, as this is significant for them."
Dizon expressed confidence that construction of the transit train hub would recommence promptly, utilizing provisions under the New Government Procurement Act, or the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, to streamline the process.
The DOTr's efforts are focused on ensuring that the facility is completed as soon as possible, which is seen as a critical enhancement for public transportation in the region.
This decision was taken due to extensive delays in the project’s execution.
In a recent announcement, the DOTr confirmed that it had issued a notice of termination to BFC-FDSC, which is tasked with constructing a transit hub that will connect the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), and MRT Line 7 (MRT-7).
The termination follows a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at expediting the construction of the common station, which was initially initiated in 2009 with the intention of facilitating smoother commuter travel across multiple rail lines.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon articulated that the common station should have been operational much earlier, expressing frustration over the construction delays.
He stated, "Now that we have terminated the contract with BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co, we can finally move on with the construction.
The next step is to accelerate its construction for the benefit of commuters, as this is significant for them."
Dizon expressed confidence that construction of the transit train hub would recommence promptly, utilizing provisions under the New Government Procurement Act, or the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, to streamline the process.
The DOTr's efforts are focused on ensuring that the facility is completed as soon as possible, which is seen as a critical enhancement for public transportation in the region.
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