{"id":127130,"date":"2017-10-28T22:22:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-29T02:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=127130"},"modified":"2017-10-28T22:22:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-29T02:22:39","slug":"china-ph-working-to-identify-2nd-basket-of-infra-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/10\/28\/china-ph-working-to-identify-2nd-basket-of-infra-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"China-PH working to identify \u20182nd basket\u2019 of infra projects"},"content":{"rendered":"
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China will also finance feasibility studies for the construction of Davao City expressway and a bridge linking Panay, Guimaras and Negros, he added. (Shutterstock Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA–Aside from projects China\u2019s government has already committed to the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in Manila bared that the two sides are working to identify \u201csecond basket of infrastructure projects\u201d which could be built in the following years.<\/p>\n

In a forum on Saturday, Ethan Sun, embassy counselor said that in the purpose of synergizing China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative and President Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s \u201cBuild, Build, Build\u201d strategy, China has already pledged to build two bridges over the Pasig River, hoping to help relieve traffic pressure in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n

In his keynote speech, he said the groundbreaking ceremonies are expected to take place \u201csoon\u201d.<\/p>\n

China will also finance feasibility studies for the construction of Davao City expressway and a bridge linking Panay, Guimaras and Negros, he added.<\/p>\n

As of press time, no information has yet been released regarding the said \u201csecond basket\u201d of infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n

At the latest, China is expected to provide concessional loans for the country\u2019s three priority infrastructure programs, namely the new water resource Kaliwa dam, Chico river pump irrigation project and the south line of the North-South railway.<\/p>\n

\u2018TUNAY NA KAIBIGAN\u2019<\/p>\n

Speaking in Filipino, Sun said China will adhere to Filipino values that \u201ctunay na kaibigan ay nahayag sa panahon ng pangangailangan (True friends are there in times of need).\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBelieve me, China would always be such a friend in need,\u201d he said, as he noted that China apart from assisting in infrastructure would \u201cfirmly support\u201d the Philippines\u2019 fight against illicit drugs.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina already provided the Philippines with two batches of equipment worth PHP436 million, among which were drug detecting and testing equipment,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

In an update, Sun said there are two drug rehab centers in Mindanao sponsored by the Chinese grants expected to be launched in the country.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, to support the government\u2019s anti-terrorism campaign, he noted that the Chinese government has provided firearms and ammunition, relief for the displaced people, medical treatment to the wounded and support to the fallen soldiers\u2019 families.<\/p>\n

To note, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua has handed over 47 pieces of engineering equipment to the Philippine side for the upcoming Marawi rebuilding and rehabilitation days after President Duterte declared the city liberated from terrorists.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooking ahead, China will continue to stand ready to be a closer partner in the Philippines\u2019 strive to build a stable, strong and prosperous nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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