Three major infrastructure projects—the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) Phase 1, the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector Road Project and the Bucana Bridge—are expected to be completed within the year, according to Undersecretary Joseph Capuno of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev).
The completion of these three infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) marks a continued push by the government to expand infrastructure investment across the country.
“All are expected to be completed within the year,” Capuno told reporters Monday.
The CLLEX Phase 1 is a 30-kilometer four-lane expressway designed to connect Tarlac City to Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija.
The NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project is a 7.7-kilometer four-lane elevated expressway, extending NLEX to the south from C3 Road in Caloocan to the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The elevated road is set to connect with Skyway Stage 3 and traverse the Philippine National Railways rail track.
Meanwhile, the Bucana Bridge will link certain segments of the Davao River.
DEPDev data showed that as of the third quarter of 2025, the government has 209 IFPs in the pipeline, with an indicative total project cost of P10.52 trillion.
“Most of these are in the physical connectivity, meaning our transport and logistic investments, which together account for 140 projects and close to P9 trillion,” Capuno said.
“The rest cover water resources, agriculture, health, digital and power systems, education, housing, and other infrastructures,” he said.
He said of the total projects, seven have been completed from 2023 to 2024, amounting to a total of P68.65 billion. Meanwhile, 79 projects with a total worth of P4.07 trillion are ongoing.
Capuno said the Economy and Development Council has approved 26 projects as of Nov. 28, 2025. These include eight new projects and programs and 18 requests for changes to ongoing programs and projects, totaling P1.36 trillion.
“These accomplishments support the government’s drive to ramp up infrastructure investments in the country,” Capuno said.
