Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko witnessed the signing ceremony between Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Asakawa Masatsugu for the North-South Commuter Railways (NSCR) South Extension on June 16. The ceremony was held in attendance of President Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacañang Palace.
Ambassador Koshikawa stated that "We welcome today's signing for the NSCR Extension between the Department of Finance and ADB. This project is a symbolic collaborative project among Japanese government, Philippine government and ADB to deliver efficient mass transportation for the benefit of many Filipinos. This first airport-bound, high-speed railway in the Philippines is seen to enhance the functionality of Clark International Airport as well as to boost connectivity and convenience of commuting for those living in surrounding areas of Metro Manila."
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