Philconstruct Mindanao 2022 will come after the successful Philconstruct trade shows in Luzon (June) and the Visayas (July). Just like in the two preceding construction expos, the Mindanao leg this year will be the first time it will take place simultaneously on-ground and online to reach more stakeholders across and even beyond the region.
PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao 2022 will be mounted from September 8 to 10 at the SMX Convention Center Davao in SM Lanang Premier, with the online component to be hosted real-time via the VX Events platform.
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Published April 20, 2021, 8:00 AM
The construction sector yesterday warned that Senate Bill 1809 filed by Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., who seeks to open the industry to foreign competition, will be a “death knell” for domestic players who have not enough capital to match foreign firms.
Wilfredo L. Decena, president of Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) said the bill if passed into law “will effectively open the construction industry to foreign contractors without providing any further regulations.”
PCA President Wilfredo Decena
Senate Bill 1809, filed by Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. on September 2020, seeks to amend the Contractor’s License Law (RA. 4566). The PCA said that the proposed amendment to the law allowing “persons, regardless of nationality or citizenship” properly licensed and registered with proper authorities to practice construction contracting in the Philippines will it very difficult for local firms to compete.
Published February 22, 2021, 12:36 PM
The domestic construction industry is poised for a modest rebound this year as the government ramps up its major infrastructure projects and with sustained support for small and medium contractors who were the most affected by the global pandemic.
This is the outlook of the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) which groups not just the highest-rated construction companies in the country but also small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers through its chapters and affiliates nationwide.
According to PCA President Wilfredo Decena, the construction sector will contribute strongly to the recovery of the domestic economy this year after slumping 26% last year, sending the national gross domestic product (GDP) to a steep 9.5% year-on-year drop.