32-km Bataan-Cavite bridge delayed due to national security concerns
The Philippines has postponed awarding the contract for the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge after concerns were raised over the possible involvement of a Chinese contractor.
The delay in the bidding process was attributed to national security considerations.
The government’s move highlights the complex balance between economic development, foreign investment, and strategic security concerns within Manila’s infrastructure agenda. The project, estimated to cost $3.9 billion, aims to construct a roughly 32-km fixed crossing over Manila Bay, linking Mariveles in Bataan to Naic in Cavite and serving as a major transport link around Metro Manila’s outskirts.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been acting as both financier and safeguards monitor, ensuring that technical, financial, environmental, and governance standards are met before the project is awarded.
The newly opened EEI Training Academy in Tanza, Cavite will also support capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening the company’s ability to complete projects efficiently and sustainably.
Construction firm EEI Corp. has launched a modern training facility in Cavite to further enhance the skills and expertise of its workforce.
The EEI Training Academy will serve as a hub for capacity-building initiatives designed to improve the company’s efficiency and sustainability in project delivery.
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