Amid rising geopolitical tensions disrupting global markets, ASEAN leaders are intensifying efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and unlock long-term investments to sustain growth.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) offer governments a range of contractual arrangements through which the private sector may participate in the development, financing, and operation of public projects. Two commonly used modalities are joint ventures (JVs) and lease arrangements.
The government is doubling down on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and reform measures to position the Philippines as a more competitive destination for capital, as it works to sustain investor momentum despite global headwinds.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are not a panacea. They are not automatic, “no-brainer,” one-size-fits-all solutions to every infrastructure or service gap. But when properly structured, they can be powerful tools for delivering projects that genuinely serve the public good.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is reinforcing its position as the country’s largest airport operator outside Manila, spotlighting Mactan–Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as proof that public-private partnerships can accelerate infrastructure development.
A unique feature of PPP financing is the concept of step-in rights. Loan agreements typically grant lenders the right to “step in” and take corrective measures if the private partner defaults.
The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) advocacy group has thrown its full support behind Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s sweeping public-private partnership strategy, positioning it as a decisive response to the country’s 165,000-classroom deficit and deepening learning crisis.