Public-Private Partnership Center

Business World, 08 November 2012 INVESTORS should look closely at projects being offered by the Philippines’ public-private partnership (PPP) program, as the government continues to refine its model, speakers at a forum on the PPP and infrastructure yesterday said. The Philippines can also benefit from experiences of other countries that have implemented PPP programs, as... continue reading

GMA News 08 November 2012 The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines is urging Congress to pass amendments to the Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Law before next year’s elections to help make the regulatory environment more attuned to the current business landscape. “We’re hoping that both houses of Congress will work on the amendments... continue reading

06 November 2012, The Manila Times by Mayvelin Caraballo   The government’s public-private partnership (PPP) program, specifically on roads and rail projects, drew much interest from French businessmen, according to the PPP Center. In a statement, the PPP Center said that its Executive Director Cosette Canilao presented the country’s PPP program in a recently concluded... continue reading

06 November 2012, Malaya Business Insight by Angela Celis   French global companies have expressed interest to participate in the bidding of projects under the Aquino administration’s public-private partnership (PPP) program, the PPP Center said. The PPP Center said among these are RATP Dev, a multimodal operator with expertise in the operation and maintenance of... continue reading

05 November 2012, The Manila Times by Mayvelin Caraballo   At least 27 local governments participated in a region-wide workshop that cited the role of infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPP) as a development strategy in attracting investments while providing basic services to the public. In partnership with the National Economic and Development Authority-Regional Office... continue reading

02 November 2012, Philippine Daily Inquirer by Rafael Castillo M.D.   Last week, the country hosted a gathering of experts on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Manila which aimed to develop a sustainable model for healthcare delivery in countries like the Philippines. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)... continue reading

1 November 2012, Manila Bulletin by Kris Bayos   The completion and operation of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental is expected to be vital in the movement of general aviation services out of the crowded Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex in Manila. According to Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Jose Angel... continue reading

1 November 2012, Sun Star Manila   PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has conferred upon the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) the management and development of dispute resolution programs in the Executive department. By virtue of Executive Order 97 signed by the President on October 18, Aquino has given the OADR all the authority and... continue reading

1 November 2012, The Philippine Star   Executive Order No. 97, which was recently signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III, is expected to enhance the business environment in the country by amending the existing alternative dispute resolution mechanism, a senior official said here today. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said the Executive Order,... continue reading

Rappler, 31 October 2012 By Cai Ordinario   MANILA, Philippines – The US$1.01-billion road project connecting parts of highly populated Cavite and Laguna provinces is among the priority infrastructure projects the Aquino administration will push in 2013. Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson told reporters after the inter-agency Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 30, that... continue reading