Public-Private Partnership Center

PRIMER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS Republic Act No. 11966 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines

The Philippine PPP program in the face of change and challenges

Pursuant to the Revised 2022 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law, the PPP Governing Board is formulating guidelines on the amount of appeal fees for disqualified proponents during the pre-qualification stage. The guidelines aim to set a fair and appropriate amount of appeal fees for disqualified proponents which shall not discourage... continue reading

The IRR Committee established the following objectives for amending the 2012 IRR: Facilitate the development of well-structured PPPs that deliver high quality services to the public Implement a transparent and expeditious process for evaluating PPP proposals in order to arrive at the real cost of PPPs to the Government, the consumers, and taxpayers Avoid conflicts... continue reading

The PPP Center, on behalf of the BOT Law IRR Committee, invites all partner stakeholders and the public to provide inputs and comments on the proposed amendments to the 2012 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Amended Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law. The BOT Law IRR Committee considered these three main objectives for the proposed amendments:... continue reading

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