The winning bidder for the ₱7-billion concession to transform Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) into a world-class logistics hub will receive a generous government incentives package, including national and local tax exemptions. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center noted that the...
Metro Manila will soon welcome its second bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as the city government of Makati begins to assess the proposed ₱17.76-billion busway project aimed at decongesting its central business district (CBD). The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said on its website that it...
Comedian-TV host Vice Ganda has signed a creative partnership with MediaQuest Holdings, opening a new chapter in his showbiz journey with one of the country 's biggest media companies as led by businessman Manny V. Pangilinan. The agreement was signed on Aug. 12 at The Lighthouse in Meralco...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, welcomed the Senate 's approval of agreements that will set the rules for military personnel from Canada and New Zealand joining exercises, training and disaster response activities in the Philippines. The DND said Senate...
The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center Project—touted as the Marcos Jr. administration’s first public-private partnership (PPP) project—failed to attract a single bidder, delaying the construction of a new 300-bed cancer hospital intended to help...
The United Kingdom (UK) has launched consultations to assess the potential benefits of a deeper trade relationship with the Philippines, following the start of preparatory talks for Manila’s potential accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)....
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have formally elevated their bilateral relations by signing a Joint Statement launching an Enhanced Partnership aimed at broadening cooperation on foreign policy, security, trade, climate action, digital connectivity, and other areas of mutual interest....
The Philippines and Canada are set to elevate their bilateral relations through a strategic partnership that will deepen cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. In an interview...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for "middle powers" to strengthen their partnerships amid global volatility. During a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, July 3, Marcos and Carney agreed that middle...
The Philippines is seeking greater recognition of Filipino professional credentials in Canada as the two countries signed a labor and migration agreement aimed at improving opportunities and protections for Filipino workers. President Marcos raised the issue during his bilateral meeting with...
The Philippines and Canada formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Friday, July 3 (Manila time), with the two countries signing a series of agreements covering energy, labor, tourism, and cultural cooperation. The announcement came after President Marcos and...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is looking to exempt certain public-private partnership (PPP) projects from compulsory notification requirements to accelerate the development of key projects in disadvantaged areas. In a statement, the PCC said it held focus group discussions (FGDs) on...
