President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed a renewed push for two major infrastructure undertakings: the rehabilitation of Marawi City and the completion of Metro Manila’s Unified Grand Central Common Station, following updates presented during the 8th Economy and Development Council meeting.
For Marawi, the Reconstruction and Development Plan for a Greater Marawi (RDPGM) Stage 2 aims to restore transport networks, energy and water systems, and rebuild communities under the Bangon Marawi program. The plan covers 26.59 kilometers of roads, bridges, drainage, and slope protection works. Of seven sub-projects, two road components have been finished, while five others—including three roads, one viaduct, and six bridges—remain in progress.
Costs are proposed to rise by 26.55%, from ₱7.52 billion to ₱9.51 billion, due to updated civil works, consultancy, and right-of-way requirements. The timeline, originally September 2018 to June 2027, may extend to March 2028. As of January 2026, overall progress stood at 19.61%.
Marcos ordered a review of feasibility for completion by 2028, alongside funding assessments and measures to prevent procurement delays.
Completed projects under the rehabilitation program include permanent shelters, power systems, and facilities such as the Marawi City General Hospital, Port of Marawi, Dansalan Integrated School, Central Fire Station, and the Grand Padian Market. Ongoing initiatives include a bulk water supply project by the Local Water Utilities Administration, targeted for May 2026.
Meanwhile, the Unified Grand Central Common Station—designed to connect LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7—has faced setbacks. The contract with BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company was terminated in May 2025 after reaching 67.03% completion, with ₱1.37 billion disbursed from the ₱2.8 billion cost.
The Department of Transportation is now aiming for interim operations linking the rail lines by the first half of 2027.
Marcos instructed agencies to ensure clear communication on the contract termination, fast-track approvals for priority infrastructure, and avoid delays caused by post-facto decisions.
The council also reviewed the Marawi Compensation Board’s progress, noting 2,288 claims processed from 2023 to February 2026, amounting to ₱3.85 billion in compensation.