Thursday, 21 August 2025
7 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.
7 Aug 2025
11:29AM
BCDA ramps up Poro Point Seaport upgrade with PPP Center backing
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is moving forward with the long-term redevelopment of the San Fernando International Seaport in Poro Point, La Union, with support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.
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.
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.
15 Jul 2025
5:56PM
INSIDER VIEW: ‘De-EPALizing’ PPPs
By: Alberto Agra
The Filipino slang epal refers to an attention-seeker, credit-grabber, scene-stealer or someone who is mapapel. An epal is often a savior-wannabe or a fame-hugger, craving glorification and hoping to be remembered, even desiring to be in government, in perpetuity.
8 Jul 2025
9:45AM
INSIDER VIEW: Is the MAGA clause enough to protect PPP investors?
By: Alberto Agra
MAGA stands for Material Adverse Government Action. Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), every PPP contract is required to include a MAGA clause.
30 Jun 2025
1:27PM
INSIDER VIEW | PPP-ready cities: Naga and Pasig set the standard
By: Alberto Agra
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between a company and a local government unit (LGU) is a collaborative, reciprocal, and resource-sharing arrangement. It is not merely a transaction—it is a partnership built on shared responsibilities, aligned mandates, and mutual interests.
9 Jun 2025
11:47AM
INSIDER VIEW | What the private sector fears most in long-term contracts with gov’t
By: Alberto Agra
Why are private firms wary of long-term PPPs with the government? This column examines successor risk, its legal implications, and how to design contracts that survive leadership transitions.
2 Jun 2025
11:08AM
INSIDER VIEW: June 30 ushers in fresh local PPP opportunities
By: Alberto Agra
With fresh mandates in hand, newly elected local government units (LGUs) set to begin their term on June 30 are expected to act decisively in delivering results that reflect the aspirations of their constituents — from better infrastructure and digital connectivity to improved public services.
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