Rodrigo Duterte’s "Build, Build, Build" (BBB) Program

 

Rodrigo Duterte’s "Build, Build, Build" (BBB) Program

Rodrigo Duterte’s "Build, Build, Build" (BBB) Program was a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation, connectivity, and economic development in the Philippines. The program focused on roads, bridges, railways, airports, and other public infrastructure projects. Here are some of the major projects under BBB during Duterte’s presidency:

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Major Infrastructure Projects Under Build, Build, Build

1. Transportation and Railways

• Metro Manila Subway Project
  The first-ever subway in the Philippines, designed to ease congestion in Metro Manila.
  ➤ Expected to reduce travel time from Quezon City to NAIA from over an hour to 35 minutes.

• North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)
  A railway line connecting Metro Manila to Central and Southern Luzon.
  ➤ 147-km railway linking Clark, Pampanga to Calamba, Laguna.

• MRT-7
  Extends rail coverage from Quezon City to Bulacan.
  ➤ Reduces travel time from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan to Quezon City from 2 hours to 35 minutes.

• LRT-1 Cavite Extension
  Extends the LRT-1 line southward to serve more commuters.
  ➤ Cuts travel time from Baclaran to Bacoor, Cavite from 1 hour to 25 minutes.

• Mindanao Railway Project
  First-ever railway system in Mindanao to boost trade and tourism.
  ➤ 102-km Phase 1 connecting Tagum, Davao City, and Digos.

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2. Roads and Expressways

• Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)
  A massive bridge connecting Cebu City and Cordova.
  ➤ 8.9-km long, easing congestion and improving trade.

• NLEX-SLEX Connector Road
  A high-speed expressway connecting North and South Luzon Expressways.
  ➤ Reduces travel time between Balintawak (Quezon City) and Buendia (Makati) to 20 minutes.

• Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX)
  An expressway linking Cavite and Laguna to decongest Manila roads.
  ➤ Reduces travel time from Laguna to Cavite from 2 hours to 45 minutes.

• Skyway Stage 3
  A high-elevation expressway reducing EDSA traffic congestion.
  ➤ Connects Buendia (Makati) to Balintawak (Quezon City) in 20 minutes.

• Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) Extension
  Extends TPLEX to ease travel to Northern Luzon.
  ➤ Connects Tarlac to La Union, reducing travel time.

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3. Airports and Seaports

• Clark International Airport Expansion
  A new terminal to serve more international and domestic passengers.
  ➤ Increased capacity to 12.2 million passengers per year.

• Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Expansion
  New terminals for better travel experience in Cebu.
  ➤ Enhanced facilities for domestic and international flights.

• Bicol International Airport (BIA)
  A new international gateway for Southern Luzon.
  ➤ Completed in 2021, boosting tourism in Bicol.

• Sangley Airport Development
  Aimed to decongest NAIA by providing an alternative international airport.

• Davao International Airport and Laguindingan Airport Upgrades
  Improved facilities for Mindanao’s growing air traffic demand.

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4. Bridges and Flood Control

• Panguil Bay Bridge
  Connecting Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte, improving Mindanao connectivity.

• Binondo-Intramuros Bridge & Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge
  New bridges easing traffic congestion in Metro Manila.

• Flood Control and Drainage Systems
  Multiple flood mitigation projects in Metro Manila, Pampanga, and other flood-prone areas.

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Impact of Build, Build, Build

✅ Improved connectivity across regions
✅ Reduced travel time and congestion in key areas
✅ Boosted economic growth and job creation
✅ Enhanced tourism and trade opportunities

While some projects faced delays and budget issues, the BBB program significantly improved the country's infrastructure, setting the foundation for future developments.