Public-Private Partnership Center

MANILA, Philippines — The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, signed by President Marcos on Dec. 5, will generate additional funds that will cover the Philippines’ P23-trillion infrastructure investment gap, according to Rep. Joey Salceda. “The PPP Code (Republic Act 11966) move is towards a rules-based, transparent and efficient PPP framework that will help cover the P23-trillion... continue reading

The Public-Private Partnership, or PPP, Code of the Philippines, a priority bill of the current administration, was recently signed into law to provide an updated framework for PPP projects and reinforce the country’s investment ecosystem for collaboration in high-impact infrastructure projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on 5 December 2023 signed Republic Act 11966, the landmark... continue reading

The Philippines’ new Public-Private Partnership Code (Republic Act 11966) came into effect on Saturday, 23 December, aiming to streamline infrastructure development through enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors. Signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last 5 December, the PPP Code is expected to create a “stable and predictable environment” for public-private partnerships, according... continue reading

Whether there is a government program or none, “balik probinsya” is always felt on Christmas. Main reason, family reunion. After a week or two, they go back to where they earn their living. Obviously, therefore, these are people with money to spare. To recall, the previous administration launched “Balik Probinsya Program” on May 6, 2020.... continue reading

The Public-Private Partnership Code or Republic Act 11966 took effect on Saturday, December 23. The measure was signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 5. The PPP Code will establish a stable and predictable environment for collaboration between the public and private sectors to address the gaps in the infrastructure systems and also free... continue reading

The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) said that the first phase of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension is nearing completion, with a progress rate of 95 percent for its civil and system works recorded as of the end of October. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2024. On Tuesday, Dec.... continue reading

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is on track for the scheduled bidding of the proposed PHP1.2-billion bulk water supply project in the first quarter of next year. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday there is continued interest from potential investors. “As scheduled, we will have our bidding first quarter next year.... continue reading

THE Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center and the Union of Local Authorities in the Philippines (ULAP) have entered into a partnership to support local government units (LGUs) pursuing infrastructure projects. In a statement, the PPP Center said it signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with ULAP on Dec. 5 to “forge a stronger collaboration in promoting... continue reading

MANILA -The viability of bundling Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 in one contract package for bidding—as the government looks for private sector operator—will be determined by the second quarter of next year after the completion of a feasibility study, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of... continue reading

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center has 109 projects in the pipeline for undertaking between the government and private sectors that can boost the Marcos administration’s Build Better More infrastructure program, its Deputy Executive Director Eleazar Ricote said. In a press chat in Quezon City Friday, Ricote said estimated costs for these 109 projects will reach... continue reading