Two proposed transport infrastructure projects by Megawide Construction Corporation and Maplecrest Group, Inc. are now under comparative challenge status, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System and the Baguio City Integrated Terminal...
The Philippines' move allowing greater foreign participation in public services is seen by the World Bank as a productivity enhancement, especially in the electrical machinery, telecommunication and transport sectors. Referring to the amendment to the antiquated Public Service Act (PSA) that was...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide a higher service recognition incentive (SRI) for public school teachers. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and DepEd Secretary...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is committed to assisting the Philippines in rolling out quality road and bridge infrastructure projects paving the way towards inclusive, resilient as well as sustainable growth and development. "JICA is in the unique position to support the...
Acciona, a global sustainable infrastructure company, announced plans to expand its investments in the Philippines and continue collaborating with government and local partners on transformative projects. In a statement, Jose Diaz-Caneja, Acciona Infrastructure chief executive officer, said the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara is exploring public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a key solution to address the perennial problem of classroom backlogs. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said that Angara,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that three public schools were recognized for their outstanding craftsmanship and creativity in parol-making. (Photo from DepEd) Pedro V. Panaligan Memorial National High School (DepEd-MIMAROPA), Panabo City National High...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is pushing to equip local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines with the know-how to roll out more public-private partnership (PPP) projects. "The success of PPP projects largely depends on the capability of implementers. The PPP Center alone will not be able...
A Senate panel on Monday, November 25, endorsed bills pushing for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise. Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo scrutinizes the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) franchise performance in providing electricity to 25 percent of the Philippine population living in 39 cities and 72...
A government that is friendly to public-private partnerships (PPPs) like the current Marcos Jr. administration is helping big-ticket infrastructure projects take advantage of tycoons' deep pockets, according to the World Bank. In a Nov. 13 blog, World Bank advisor on infrastructure and climate...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced a partnership with a global delivery unit on Friday, Nov. 15, to support the implementation of its various programs and projects. (Photo from DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Delivery Associates...
To ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, that it had received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner. (Photo from DepEd) Witnessed by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and...
