| Description |
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The project involves the construction of
approximately 4-km eastern extension of MRT Line 2 from its current
terminus in Santolan to the Masinag Market in Antipolo along the
centerline of Marcos Highway with the same design parameters as the
original MRT Line 2. Only two stations will be constructed: 1) the MC
Station straddling Imelda Avenue and adjoining Robinson's East Mall and
the Sta. Lucia East Mall in Cainta and 2) the Silangan Station near the
Masinag Market at the crossroad of Marcos and Sumulong Highways.
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| Project Location |
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Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag, Antipolo City
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| Target Completion Date |
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Phase 1: 2011
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| Status (as of October 2009) |
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Updating of the Feasibility study previously
approved by the NEDA Technical Board.
Marubeni Philippines Corporation officially expressed its intention to participate in the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to private companies to conduct ODA project formulation and has chosen the project (eastern and western extension of Line 2) for this undertaking. LRTA issued its official request to Marubeni Corporation on 12 May 2009. Results of the said proposal is still being awaited. Exploratory talks with the Land Bank of the Philippines, Development Bank of the Philippines on the possible financing of the project is also ongoing. Financing from other institutions offering concessional terms like the JBIC/JICA will, likewise, be explored in coordination with DOF.
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| For more information |
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Please contact:
Annabelle C. Ganancial OIC, Line 2 Operations and Maintenance Department Tel. # +63(2)647-3447 or at Tel. # +63(2)647-3491 local 29828 |