PPP Code to spur more infrastructure projects
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 Code, according to lawmakers......»»
PPP Code IRR out; 20 projects up for approval
Around 20 solicited projects that are part of the government’s infrastructure flagship program are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee for approval this year, the Public-Private Partnership Center said, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of the PPP Code......»»
IRR for new PPP Code in the works
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is seeking inputs from stakeholders for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the PPP Code......»»
P57-M road projects to spur tourism, agri dev t in 2 Negros LGUs
P57-M road projects to spur tourism, agri dev t in 2 Negros LGUs.....»»
185 infrastructure projects to take off after PPP rules signing
An estimated P9.14 trillion worth of 185 flagship projects under the administration of President Marcos may soon commence, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 11966 or the Public-Private Partnership Code, lawmakers said......»»
15 PPP projects up for approval this year
Around 15 public-private partnership projects are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority Board for approval this year, according to the PPP Center......»»
Training program for new PPP law
The Center for Global Best Practices will host a pioneering training program, “Understanding the Changes and their Effects: The New PPP Code of the Philippines,” on Jan. 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City......»»
NEDA approves 23 new priority infrastructure projects
The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved the inclusion of 23 projects in the list of infrastructure flagship projects to be prioritized under the current administration, bringing the total cost to P9.14 trillion......»»
DA forms working teams for infrastructure projects
The Department of Agriculture has formed three teams within the department to oversee the undertaking of infrastructure projects that would boost food production nationwide......»»
Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan
The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»
Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank
Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»
DPWH, DOTr vow to enhance collaboration on infrastructure projects
The Marcos administration is ramping up key infrastructure projects via enhanced collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation......»»
Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects
Balamban town completes 30 infrastructure projects.....»»
DBP lends P2 billion for Palawan infrastructure projects
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a P2-billion loan financing to the local government of Palawan for vital public infrastructure projects including the upgrade of road network......»»
Tower companies pool in for 4G, 5G infrastructure
Two independent tower companies – Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corp. – are set to form a joint venture company for 4G and 5G mobile network infrastructure in the country......»»
Philippines urged to accelerate development of sustainable infrastructure
The Philippines needs to work double time in building sustainable infrastructure given its high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and weather disturbances, Singapore-based project facilitation office Infrastructure Asia said......»»
Cebu City: DEPW completes 7 projects worth P26.5M, 27 more to follow
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) in Cebu City has already completed the implementation of seven projects amounting to P26.5 million, while 27 more are already in the pipeline. Engineer Niva Bayucot, acting head of DEPW, said that the seven projects were funded from the Local Development Fund (LDF)......»»
NEDA welcomes award of NAIA PPP
The award of the contract for the P170.6-billion project to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport highlights the emphasis of the Marcos administration in providing world-class air transportation infrastructure to achieve the government’s economic transformation agenda, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
Romualdez: Philippines WEF hosting to spur more foreign investments
The Department of Transportation said it needs at least P12.5 billion to build 200 more ports under the Marcos administration, underscoring the need to improve connectivity in remote islands......»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
Government infrastructure spending scaled up to P121 billion
The government increased its infrastructure spending by nearly seven percent to P121 billion from January to February compared to last year’s level on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»