Monday, 18 August 2025
5 hours ago
INSIDER VIEW | The big hurdle to PH’s AI data center future
A good friend of mine recently lamented that our country missed the trains to progress: first semiconductors, then logistics. He warned that we should not miss today’s “thing”: AI.
3 days ago
INSIDER VIEW | GSIS’ Alternergy investment delivers strong returns, low risk
By: Daxim L. Lucas
The investment is not only legitimate and well-structured, but also represents a prudent allocation of the resources of the state pension fund into an asset that offers stable returns, manageable risk, and tangible benefits for the fund’s members and the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
5 days ago
INSIDER VIEW | Leveraging PPPs for flood control infrastructure
By: Alberto Agra
In his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. denounced corruption in flood control projects. He ordered a list of failed or non-existent projects and warned that private contractors engaged in anomalous activities would face government sanctions.
5 Aug 2025
4:36PM
INSIDER VIEW | Maximizing the value and use of government-owned land
By: Alberto Agra
Land is one of the government’s most valuable and strategic assets. The Republic of the Philippines owns vast tracts of land across the country, either registered under the name of the state or held in trust by various government agencies.
30 Jul 2025
10:31AM
INSIDER VIEW | Public-private partnerships for the planet
By: Alberto Agra
Under the PPP Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), climate resilience and environmental sustainability are not only guiding principles. They are mandatory considerations. These must be integrated into the planning, design, and implementation of all PPP projects.
24 Jul 2025
7:58AM
INSIDER VIEW | The heart of responsible mining: Honoring our ComRel teams
An essential pillar of any mining operation is its community relations team, commonly referred to in the industry as “ComRel.” From the early planning stages through active operations and even after closure, ComRel personnel do the vital, often behind-the-scenes work of ensuring that host and neighboring communities are engaged in the decision-making process and are well-informed about site activities.
23 Jul 2025
8:56AM
INSIDER VIEW | PPP, procurement, privatization: Which path to take?
By: Alberto Agra
In fulfilling their mandates, government agencies are faced with multiple options and development strategies when implementing projects. Selecting the wrong path can lead to project failure, contract cancellation, litigation, or even disciplinary action against the responsible public officials.
21 Jul 2025
1:44PM
INSIDER VIEW | NAIA terminal fee hike: Why travelers must shoulder the cost
By: Daxim L. Lucas
The upcoming increase in passenger service charges at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) drew the ire of budget-conscious travelers when it was announced last year. After being deferred for a year, there’s no more avoiding the reality that these fees must rise, and the flying public should brace for it.
16 Jul 2025
1:38PM
INSIDER VIEW: Democratization of power
The resignation of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Monalisa Dimalanta last Monday has left many people asking: "What happened?" Her resignation will mean there will only be two commissioners left with the ERC - not enough to run the country's most crucial electricity regulatory body.
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