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The Chinese government is expected to release at least $1 billion loan package to the Philippines next year, a top economic manager said.


In an interview over the weekend, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo L. Neri said the first $500 million will be signed in January while the remaining $500 million is still under negotiations.


"We have to renegotiate for next year but the indicative is $500 million," Neri explained.


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The Philippines and China are scheduled to approve by next month  the Laguna to Quezon stretch of the $200-million Southrail project, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Romulo L. Neri said.


The Calamba to Lucena route of the Southrail project is up for signing with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in December, he pointed out.


Neri said the $200-million project linking Calamba, Laguna and Lucena, Quezon will involve the rehabilitation of railroads and the purchase of electric and diesel trains.


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HONG KONG – President Arroyo said the Chinese government has indicated willingness to invest in the Southrail project that would run from Caloocan City to Calamba in Laguna.


"It was mentioned by (Chinese) Premier Wen Jiabao. He talked about it. I thanked him very much for the fact that at last we have started construction of Section 1 of North Rail," Mrs. Arroyo said.


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The Chinese government is expected to release at least $1 billion loan package to the Philippines next year, a top economic manager said.


In an interview over the weekend, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo L. Neri said the first $500 million will be signed in January while the remaining $500 million is still under negotiations.


"We have to renegotiate for next year but the indicative is $500 million," Neri explained.


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The Philippines and China are scheduled to approve by next month  the Laguna to Quezon stretch of the $200-million Southrail project, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Romulo L. Neri said.


The Calamba to Lucena route of the Southrail project is up for signing with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in December, he pointed out.


Neri said the $200-million project linking Calamba, Laguna and Lucena, Quezon will involve the rehabilitation of railroads and the purchase of electric and diesel trains.


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HONG KONG – President Arroyo said the Chinese government has indicated willingness to invest in the Southrail project that would run from Caloocan City to Calamba in Laguna.


"It was mentioned by (Chinese) Premier Wen Jiabao. He talked about it. I thanked him very much for the fact that at last we have started construction of Section 1 of North Rail," Mrs. Arroyo said.


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Chinese gov’t to release $1-B loan package to RP

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 25, 2006 - 12:00am

The Chinese government is expected to release at least $1 billion loan package to the Philippines next year, a top economic manager said. In an interview over the weekend, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary...

Business

RP, China set to finalize terms for Southrail project

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | November 15, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippines and China are scheduled to approve by next month the Laguna to Quezon stretch of the $200-million Southrail project, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Romulo...

Business

China may invest in Southrail project

By Aurea Calica | November 3, 2006 - 12:00am

HONG KONG – President Arroyo said the Chinese government has indicated willingness to invest in the Southrail project that would run from Caloocan City to Calamba in Laguna. "It was mentioned by...

Business