THE FIRST public-private partnership (PPP) project awarded by the government, the P1.96-billion Daang Hari-South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) link, could b
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. I am beginning to suspect that MVP must have slighted the Palace, knowingly or not, because despite his enthusiasm
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has deferred the opening of bids for two contracts to rehabilitate
Read MoreINVESTORS are still keen to participate in the country’s public-private partnership (PPP) program despite delays in the implementation of projects.
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways has reported an actual accomplishment of 42.52% on the construction of the initial
Read MoreThe feasibility study for an express railway line connecting Metro Manila to the Clark special economic zone will start early next year, with the bi
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. From January to September this year, economic output grew by 3.6%, way below the lower end of the governmentís rev
Read MoreTHE PHILIPPINES has improved in terms of shipping connectivity, moving up five places to 62nd alongside developing states which have cornered an eve
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. Okay, I realize you can’t “just do it” in government. They have rules that must be followed. Shortcuts can be pain
Read MoreThis is a re-posted press release. The domestic economy has decelerated for the third consecutive quarter from the 7.3 percent honey moon growth last
Read MoreTHE GOVERNMENT’S delayed public-private partnership (PPP) initiative could finally take off next year with 15 projects having been tentatively sched
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines—The number of Korean visitors to the Philippines may double in the next two years from the current 700,000 tourists a year, as b
Read MoreTHE Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center expects the bidding process for PPP projects to be rolled out not later than the first half of 2012 as m
Read MoreBEFORE the end of the year, the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center expects to approve at least five additional projects to draw from the Projec
Read MoreSTATE-RUN Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is in discussions with multilateral agencies to develop an “infrastructure fund” that would pur
Read MoreTHE PHILIPPINES has the potential to grow its shipbuilding and ship-repair businesses, but it has to resolve several constraints first, government o
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — British construction and professional services firms are visiting the country to explore business opportunities in infrastruct
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. After the Philippines recently bagged two dubious honors for being among the world’s worst, boxing champion Manny
Read MoreWhen Veronica Uy travels to work in central Manila, her journey takes up to three hours. She lives in the province of Cavite, just 31km (19 miles)
Read MoreTwo key infrastructure projects that will ease road travel in Luzon have come closer to implementation, having been approved by the Investment Coord
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