CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed the pre-feasibility study for Phase 3 of the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP3), paving the way for a full feasibility study that moves the long-awaited transport system closer to reality.
During the Philippine Economic Briefing here, DOTr Planning and Development Director Crinezza Veil Mendoza said the 54.8-kilometer segment will connect Cagayan de Oro City with the municipalities of Laguindingan and Villanueva, linking the seaports and Laguindingan Airport.
“This will make the movement of people and goods more efficient,” Mendoza said, adding that the modern rail line could serve up to 150,000 passengers daily and create around 200,000 jobs once operational.
The project also features transit-oriented developments — mixed-use areas near stations designed to promote a “live, work, and play” lifestyle.
Mendoza said the plan complements the public-private partnership for the Laguindingan International Airport with Aboitiz InfraCapital, ensuring integrated mobility across Northern Mindanao.
