Philippines US$3.5bil subway no longer feasible, builder says


A general view shows the slum area (foreground) and Makati city (background) in Manila on August 7, 2017. - AFP

MANILA: A US$3.5-billion subway project in the Philippines’ main financial hub is no longer feasible following an inter-city dispute, according to its developer on Friday (May 1).

Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. has initiated an arbitration to settle the shelved project, it said in a statement to the Philippine Stock Exchange. Its shares fell as much as 7.9 per cent on Friday, after the bourse halted trading for an hour following its disclosure.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

HKMA unveils 20-point road map to modernise Hong Kong’s trade finance ecosystem
Online gambling syndicate for foreigners busted in KL
Swiss bar owner faces prosecutors for second hearing after deadly New Year's fire
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Jan 20, 2024)
Thai police seeking Malaysia’s cooperation in hunt for suspected drug dealer
Wreckage of sightseeing helicopter with Taiwanese tourists that went missing in southwest Japan has been spotted
Thailand seizes over 330 million methamphetamine tablets in four-month crackdown; more than RM442mil of assets frozen
Man running HK marathon while carrying baby gets booted, banned from race and roasted online
HK superstar Chow Yun Fat, 70, finishes 10km marathon in 2hrs 23 seconds
Two young first-time drug users in Singapore died after using Ice at home in 2025; police rule out foul play

Others Also Read