Public-Private Partnership Center

The Singapore Summit Speech of Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima September 19, 2015   Thank you for those kind words. Ever since I met George, I’ve been listening to him so this is my first time I will be to talk before George so the pressure is on. George is one of the smartest people... continue reading

Invest in the Philippines: Asia’s Bright Spot Philippines Investment and Infrastructure Roadshow Washington D.C. New York San Francisco June 24-29, 2015 Opening Speech of Executive Director Cosette Canilao The Philippines recognizes the crucial role of the private sector as the main engine of national growth. The passage of the “Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law” in 1990 was... continue reading

A discussion on whether the Philippine bond market is ready for issuance of project bonds on PPPs, a look at the requisites for a successful project bond issuance, identifying the existing regulatory challenges that the Philippine face, and a proposal on how the Government could create a suitable environment for issuance of project bonds. Presented... continue reading

A discussion on packaging financing for PPP projects, hurdles or issues critical to project financing in emerging markets, such as bankability, risk allocation, and other commercial, legal, regulatory issues that are critical for a viable project financing transaction. Presented by Mr. John Walker, Executive Chairman of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewable Asia, Macquarie Capital during the... continue reading

PPP Forum: Financing Options for PPPs Opening Remarks of Executive Director Cosette Canilao The Peninsula Manila, Makati City April 24, 2015 Good morning to everyone! We are truly humbled that you are all here today in one of the more important events that the PPP Center has organized for the year. We take your presence... continue reading

PPP for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP) Phase I Ceremonial Turnover Speech of Executive Director Cosette Canilao Malolos, Bulacan April 17, 2015 A pleasant morning to all! Education is key to a nation’s progress. Now, in a time of regional and global integration, providing our people with the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to... continue reading

Workshop on Design Issues in Public-Private Partnerships Keynote Speech of Executive Director Cosette Canilao Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore April 10, 2015 A pleasant morning to all of you present here today! It is truly an honor to be speaking before an esteemed audience and share the Philippine’s experience in building and... continue reading

Speech of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines At the Philippines Investment Forum [Delivered at the Peninsula Manila Hotel, Makati City, on March 24, 2015] Every year, without fail, I receive an invitation to speak at this forum, and every year, without fail, I accept. The first Philippines Investment Forum took... continue reading

Regional Prison Facilities through PPP Project Investors Forum Closing Remarks by Executive Director Cosette Canilao PICC March 20, 2015 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for taking the time to attend this momentous event. As we continue to pursue providing quality infrastructure services for the benefit of the Filipino people, we enjoin all investors... continue reading

APEC PPP Experts Advisory Council Meeting Welcome Remarks by Executive Director Cosette Canilao Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay March 4, 2015 A pleasant morning to all of you present here today! Together with Ambassador Neil Reeder, co-chair of the APEC PPP Experts Advisory Panel, allow me to welcome all of you to this momentous event. We... continue reading