Public-Private Partnership Center

A development seen crucial in attracting private investors to help finance the Marcos administration’s major push to implement vital infrastructure projects transpired without much fanfare last week. On March 21, the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11966, or the Public-Private Partnership Code, was finally signed, addressing the various concerns about the... continue reading

MANILA, Philippines — An estimated P9.14 trillion worth of 185 flagship projects under the Marcos administration may soon commence following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, according to lawmakers. Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr. of Bulacan’s sixth legislative district said the recent approval of the IRR of the... continue reading

The significant and indispensable role of the private sector in the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and basic services to the public has long been recognized. Pursuant to its Build-Better-More Program, the Philippine government aims to focus on developing infrastructure projects which are critical to the country’s development. Republic Act No. 11966, or the Public-Private Partnership... continue reading

The Marcos administration’s vaunted Build, Better, More program will get a shot in the arm from the implementation of the new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law. Thus, said Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr., a vice chairman of the House Committee in Public Works and Highways. “I welcome the recent signing of the Implementing Rules... continue reading

The government may seek the help of the private sector in building offshore wind projects near seaports given the substantial funding requirement, according to an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). DOTr Undersecretary for maritime sector Elmer Sarmiento told reporters last week the government was mulling over using the public-private partnership (PPP) route for... continue reading

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code will be flexible to adopt to the changing times, according to Secretary Frederick Go of the Office of thea Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA). In his speech at the induction of officers of the Chamber of Real... continue reading

MANILA, Philippines — The government may consider public-private partnerships (PPPs) in its plan to transform ports into offshore wind projects, as it could take as much as $80 million to redevelop each one of them. Transportation Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento told reporters that the government is evaluating options on how to proceed with the proposal to... continue reading

Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual welcomed the completion of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR), citing it as a “timely policy reform” to boost the country’s economy. “This policy reform is timely, as we aim to bolster our economy’s resilience, create more job opportunities, and improve the overall... continue reading

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said over the weekend the signing of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code implementing rules and regulations (IRR) will open the floodgates for a non-stop influx of strategic and high-quality investments that will benefit all Filipinos. “The signing came at a very opportune time when the Philippine economy is in robust shape... continue reading

MANILA, Philippines — Around 20 solicited projects that are part of the government’s infrastructure flagship program are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) for approval this year, the Public-Private Partnership Center said, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the PPP... continue reading