“I believe the Makati Subway will be a very valuable legacy, and I am fully committed to its timely completion and operation,” Binay said. READ: Construction of Makati City subway system to start in December“It will make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our residents, and contribute significantly to the city’s sustainable development and economic growth,” she added. According to Binay, the intra-city subway system is expected to create around 6,000 new jobs during its construction and when it starts operations. The subway line will connect business districts along Ayala Avenue, Makati City Hall, Poblacion Heritage Site, University of Makati, Ospital ng Makati, and other business zones in the city. The subway project is a joint venture between the Makati City government and a consortium of local and foreign investors.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 13, 2018 06:11 UTC