The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines conducted a two-day online capacity-building activity (CBA) titled “Fundamentals of Unsolicited PPP Proposals under the PPP Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for both Public and Private Sector” on March 19 and 23, 2026. The sessions were held via Zoom and livestreamed on the Center’s official Facebook and YouTube pages to ensure wide accessibility for all stakeholders.
The webinar sessions were designed to guide implementing agencies, the private sector, and relevant PPP stakeholders on the necessary steps for processing unsolicited PPP proposals under the new legal framework. By providing clear guidance on the PPP Code and its IRR, the activity aimed to familiarize participants with submission procedures and the role of various bodies in the review and approval process.
The two-day activity was attended by over 500 participants. Present during the first day were officials and technical staff from national government agencies, regional line agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions, water districts, state universities and colleges, government instrumentalities, local government units, local universities and colleges, and other interested government agencies. Meanwhile, the second day was attended by representatives from the private sector, international organizations, and the general public, all of whom play a vital role in the Philippine PPP landscape.
In the opening remarks, Undersecretary and PPP Center Executive Director Rizza Blanco-Latorre emphasized that “through this online CBA, we aim to provide our participants with a clear understanding of the processes involved in handling unsolicited proposals. This includes the key considerations and requirements outlined in the PPP Code and its IRR, as well as other relevant issuances and guidelines issued by the PPP Governing Board. We also aim to address common challenges and concerns faced by implementing agencies and private proponents in processing unsolicited proposals.”
Following the opening, the sessions featured a comprehensive refresher on PPP concepts and processes, with the first day’s session led by Director Feroisa Francisca T. Concordia and the second day’s discussion facilitated by Atty. Cyris Ann A. Ng-Santiago, both from the Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Service.
Technical discussions provided deep insights into the lifecycle of an unsolicited proposal. Project Evaluation Officers Camila S. Buduan–Eugenio and Geomarey B. Cuizon, presenting on the first and second days respectively, explained how the PPP Center conducts completeness checks, and the criteria used by agencies to decide whether to process or reject a proposal.
Furthermore, Director John Dominic Z. Zafe of the Project Development Service elaborated on the initial processing and detailed evaluation of proposals by implementing agencies, the negotiation phase with private proponents, and the review and approval procedures. The sessions concluded with a discussion regarding the procurement and comparative challenge process by Project Development Officer Ian Kenneth M. Diñgal .
Closing the session, Director of the Project Evaluation Service, John Emmanuel R. Pronto, gave highlights of significant progress made under the new regulations.
Since the PPP Code and its IRR took effect, the PPP Center has processed a total of 230 unsolicited proposals, with 94 endorsed to implementing agencies. Currently, 56 projects are in the PPP pipeline, reflecting a robust environment where private sector initiatives are recognized as a viable source of public infrastructure and development.
“With the shared goal of delivering projects that are beneficial to the public, we continue to recognize and highlight the vital role of private sector together with the our PPP stakeholders in bringing innovative approaches to infrastructure and development projects that are well-developed and responsive to public needs and aligned with the priorities of the implementing agencies.” Director Pronto remarked.
The PPP Center remains committed to ensuring the private sector delivers comprehensive and compliant unsolicited proposals and supporting implementing agencies through continuous learning opportunities and technical assistance to ensure sustainable, well-structured PPP projects.
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