(Davao City, February 18, 2026). The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI conducted physical site visits on February 12–13, 2026 to assess key connectivity projects in Davao City. The team validated four major projects, including the Ulas Viaduct, Davao City Coastal Road Project, Davao International Airport Passenger Terminal Building Expansion, and the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project.
The team, composed of representatives from the Regional Development Council XI, the Department of Economy, Planning and Development XI, Department of the Interior and Local Government XI, Department of Budget and Management XI, and the Presidential Management Staff Southern Mindanao Field Unit, documented project progress and challenges on the ground.
During the site visits, the team observed that construction of the Ulas Viaduct is steadily advancing, with 78.6 percent of the funded sections already completed. Significant structural milestones, including footing, column, and coping concrete pours, have been completed. However, right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation remain as major challenges, prompting a request for an additional PhP 210 million to finish the remaining civil works. Previous funding requests for the project over the past three years were not approved in the General Appropriations Act.
Along the Davao City Coastal Road, 12.4 kilometers of the 17.78-kilometer alignment are already passable. Progress across the project’s ten ongoing contract packages remains closely tied to the resolution of land acquisition issues, and completing essential flood mitigation and protective measures, particularly along vulnerable sections.
The Davao International Airport Passenger Terminal Building expansion has reached 31.7 percent physical completion. When finished, it will provide 8,410 square meters of additional space for international operations, increase passenger capacity to approximately 700 at any given time, create about 4,000 jobs, and accommodate 40 new concessionaires. Completion is now expected by December 2026.
Meanwhile, the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, a flagship PhP 73.38 billion initiative, continues to face significant implementation constraints. Physical progress currently stands at 9.17 percent, well below the target, with land acquisition delays, funding release reductions, and procurement bottlenecks contributing to setbacks. Despite these challenges, coordination and social preparation efforts remain ongoing, as authorities work to align project implementation with operational requirements.
These projects collectively represent the Davao Region’s commitment to improving connectivity, enhancing mobility, and supporting economic growth, with implementing agencies and the City Government of Davao continuing to address critical constraints to accelerate completion.
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