Construction of three Metro Manila Subway Project stations near the Uptown area, Market! Market! and the New Senate Building in Taguig City is expected to begin within the first quarter of 2026, a top official said.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang said the project is moving forward following progress in securing right-of-way (ROW) requirements.
The stations are designed to ease traffic congestion and improve mass transport connectivity within the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) business district.
“We signed the agreement with the DOTr for the right of way in BGC last December. They already made a down payment, so anytime soon they will be announcing the start of construction for the three stations,” Bingcang said.
The BCDA chief said that while ROW issues frequently delay large rail projects, progress in BGC has remained steady because many affected areas were already under the agency’s control.
Negotiations continue for other segments, including the Clark-to-Subic section supervised by BCDA, while the Department of Transportation (DOTr) manages concerns in other project areas.
The station near the New Senate Building has already been awarded and is undergoing detailed development planning, with payments proceeding as scheduled.
These stations are expected to support transit-oriented developments, specifically around Market! Market!, which will serve as a station plaza connecting commuters to surrounding business hubs.
BCDA said it finalizing commercial arrangements with Market! Market! operators. The agency also sought assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which prepared the master plan for the area. Othel V. Campos
“We want to fully utilize the potential of that area,” Bingcang said, adding that multiple developers may be tapped to ensure competition and efficient land use.
Ayala Land expressed interest in future redevelopment phases. To attract further investment, BCDA plans to issue a request for expressions of interest to additional parties, including Japanese developers specializing in mixed-use transit projects.
Redevelopment will follow a phased implementation to avoid disrupting existing businesses, starting with the station plaza. Bingcang said BCDA and BGC officials are reviewing the district’s overall transport plan to integrate buses, private vehicles and the new rail system.
The project is part of a broader infrastructure push where the government has already committed significant funds, including initial payments totaling several billion P for land acquisition and mobilization.
