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Legal framework for PPPs

Implementing Agency	Previous PPP legal frameworks				Current
	RA No. 7718 (BOT Law)	NEDA Joint Venture (JV) Guidelines	Local PPP Code or JV Ordinances	Special Charters	RA No. 11966 (PPP Code of the Philippines)
National government
agencies
State Universities and
Colleges (SUCs)
Government-owned-and-
controlled corporations
(GOCCs)
Government corporate
entities (GCEs)
Government instrumentalities
with corporate powers
(GICPs)
Government financial institutions (GFIs) Water districts (WDs)					The PPP Code of the Philippines was signed into law on December 5,
					2023 and became effective
Local government units
					on December 23, 2023.

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PPPs in the Philippines

To finance, design, construct, operate, and

maintain, or any combination or variation

Infrastructure or Development Projects and Services which are typically provided by the public sector

Each party shares in the associated risks.

Investment recovery of the Private Partner is

linked to performance.

Section 4 ( rr) of the PPP Code IRR

A contractual arrangement between an Implementing Agency and a Private Partner

GOVERNMENT

PRIVATE SECTOR

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Scope and coverage of PPPs in the Philippines

Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and its variants
Joint Ventures (JVs) as defined in the Code and its IRR
Lease agreements providing for the rehabilitation, operation, and/or maintenance, including the provision of working capital and/or improvements to, by the Private Partner of an existing land or facility owned by the government for a fixed period of time covering more than one (1) year
Lease agreements, when such lease is a component of a PPP Project
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facilities
Any Infrastructure or Development Project or Service

that satisfies the elements of a PPP

PPP Code SHALL COVER: PPP Code EXCLUDES the following:

Infrastructure projects and services procured through RA 9184
Management contracts which do not possess elements of a PPP as defined in Section 4(rr) of the IRR; excluding O&M PPP Projects
Service contracts such as for coal, petroleum, and renewable energy service; and service contracts contemplated by the relevant circulars of COA and DBM
Joint venture and lease agreements involving purely commercial arrangements that neither provide nor include public infrastructure or development services
ODA infrastructure, unless otherwise stated in the ODA agreement
divestments or dispositions
corporatization
incorporation of subsidiaries with private sector equity
onerous donations
gratuitous donations

If the infrastructure or development project and service subject of a contractual arrangement satisfies the elements of a PPP as defined in Section 4(rr) of the IRR, such shall be considered a PPP and shall therefore be covered by the PPP Code and its IRR.

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SCOPE AND COVERAGE OF PPPS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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LIPPINES

Infrastructure or Development Projects and Services

Highways

Power generation

and distribution

Water supply, sewerage, and drainage

Government buildings, convention centers and other related facilities

Agri-fishery industrial hubs

Land transportation systems

Downstream oil and gas industry facilities, and related facilities

Educational

infrastructure

Urban redevelopment and housing

Cold chain systems or centers, and related facilities

Transport and traffic management projects

Energy efficiency and conservation

Health

infrastructure

Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse projects

Prisons and other security-related facilities

Port infrastructure

Telecommunications infrastructure

Multi-purpose water resources projects

Markets and slaughterhouses

Environmental and solid waste management

Maritime infrastructure

Information technology (IT) networks

Land reclamation

and flood control

Warehouses and

post-harvest facilities

Climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction and biodiversity conservation

Airports, air navigation, and related facilities

Irrigation and related facilities

Industrial and

tourism estates

Public fish ports and fishponds

Other infrastructure or development projects and services

This list in NON-EXCLUSIVE. The IA may request for a non-policy matter opinion from the PPP Center to determine whether a project is covered by the Code and IRR.

*Related facilities may include commercial spaces within the project scope.

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Scope of private sector role in PPP

Integrated PPP

Design	Construction	O&M

Private sector undertakes all aspects of the project

Other forms of PPP

Private sector undertakes only certain portions of the project

Project structure

Private sector

Implementing Agency

Legend:

Normally includes transfer of the facility/development infrastructure to the IA at the end of the concession period

Design
Design
Design

Construction	O&M
Construction	O&M
Construction	Operations	Maintenance

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Investment recovery schemes

Revenue-based PPPs

Private Partner is allowed to

collect charges from users

Examples:

Solid waste project – tipping fees

Water project – bulk water charge Road project – toll fees

Combination of different investment recovery schemes, as approved by the AB

*For NGAs and SUCs, Availability Payments may be covered by Letter of Commitment issued by DBM. (see: National Budget Circular 564-2016)

Link: https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/Issuances/2016/National%20Budget%20Circular/NBCNo564_GUIDELINES%20FOR%20ISSUANCE%20OF%20LETTER%20OF%20COMMITMENT%20%28LOC%29.pdf

Availability-based PPPs

IA will allocate budget or funds as payment to the Private Partner*

Examples:

School project – annual payments

by DepEd to private partner Prison project – annual payments by BuCor to private partner

Other investment

recovery schemes

Private Partner may be allowed to explore commercial potentials of a contiguous asset/bundled asset to improve the overall financial viability of the project

Examples:

Government Building project – grant of commercial development rights

Rail Project – grant of advertising rights on the trains and stations

A portion or percentage of a reclaimed land as an investment recovery scheme is subject to fair valuation.

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Modes of procurement

Projects identified by an IA as part

of its List of PPP Projects

Projects subjected to public bidding

Project proposal made by a Private Proponent to undertake a PPP project pursuant to the PPP Code

Projects subjected to comparative challenge

Interested Private Proponents may submit their USP to the PPP Center through the USP Submission Portal. Any other form of submission shall not be accepted and shall not be considered for completeness check.

Solicited PPP Project Unsolicited PPP Project

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Project Stages for Solicited and Unsolicited PPP Projects

Development stage

Review and Approval stage

Procurement stage

Implementation stage

Review and approval of draft PPP contract

Qualification/Pre-qualification and Bidding/Comparative Challenge

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Implementing agencies (IAs)

IAs are authorized to identify, develop, assess, evaluate, approve, negotiate, award, and undertake PPP Projects.

A Regulatory Body, exercising quasi-judicial functions, shall not be allowed to undertake PPPs in the sector

or industry that it is mandated to regulate except where there are no available alternative IAs.

Otherwise, it shall adopt a conflict mitigation plan.

National IAs:

NGAs, SUCs, GOCCs including GICPs, GCEs, and GFIs, water districts, and economic zone authorities

Local IAs:

LGUs and LUCs

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The PPP Center of the Philippines

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CENTER OF THE PHILIPP

INES

Advocate for policy initiatives to

enhance enabling environment

The PPP Center facilitates the implementation of the country’s PPP Program. It serves as the

central coordinating and monitoring

agency for all PPP projects.

Provide technical assistance in PROJECTS

(development to implementation)

Conduct capacity building activities to improve skills of government agencies and the private sector

Draft policy matter opinions for approval of the PPPGB and issue non-policy matter opinions relating to PPPs upon request of IAs and the private sector

Manage and administer the Project Development and Monitoring Facility and Risk Management Fund

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Overview of PPP projects in the pipeline

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	No.	PhP (Bn)	USD (Bn)
National	124	2,426.10	48.52
Local	65	155.15	3.10

*Total estimate project cost does not include projects undergoing studies and with costs that are yet to be finalized

By Approving Body**

As of May 28, 2025

189

PROJECTS

IN THE PIPELINE

PHP 2,581.26 Billion*

(USD 51.63 Billion)

Approving Body	General Classification		Total
Approving Body	Solicited	Unsolicited	Total
NEDA Board	12	14	26
Head of IA	40	22	62
To Be Determined	36	0	36
Total	88	36	124

**For National PPP Projects: Based on indicative project costs and cost

threshold pursuant to Sec. 7(a) of the PPP Code

Sector	Total
Transportation and road	61
Property Development	42
ICT	21
Health	15
Water and Sanitation	15
Agriculture and Food Security	7
Power/Energy	6
Solid Waste Management	7
Tourism	10
Education	4
Justice and Corrections	1
Total	189

Mode	Classification		Total
Mode	National	Local	Total
Solicited	88	33	121
Unsolicited	36	32	68
Total	124	65	189

By Sector

Stage	Classification		Total
Stage	National	Local	Total
Procurement	6	7	13
Approval	9	6	15
Negotiation	7	9	16
Project Preparation	102	43	145
Total	124	65	189

By Mode and Level By Stage

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PPP projects dashboard

Link to PPP Projects Dashboard:

https://ppp.gov.ph/project-dashboard/

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Considerations for UK Organizations Pursuing PPP Projects in the Philippines

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Director III

Project Development Service

RAPHAEL M. BADILLO

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Sustainability, resiliency, climate change and GEDSI in PPP projects

Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)

Climate Change

Sustainability

Resiliency

Integration of sustainability, resiliency, climate change and GEDSI in PPP projects is mandated by the PPP Code and its IRR

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Identified as guiding principles in identifying and developing PPP projects
Related project safeguards and Key Performance Indicators are required to be included in Feasibility Studies and are mandatory provisions in PPP contracts
Included in the evaluation criteria for PPP projects submitted to approving bodies
Other initiatives:

Project preparation and transaction advisory support for sustainable and resilient PPP

projects, in partnership with facilities such as the ADB-UCCRTF and UNDP

Development of Investment Portfolios for Risk Resilience which contain recommended climate-resilient actions and investments to manage risks or impact of climate change, some of which may be through PPPs tapping climate finance
Developing guidelines on conservation tourism PPP projects in protected areas in

partnership with UNDP BIOFIN and DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau

Comprehensive Capacity Building Program on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, and Resiliency

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Policy Considerations

PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

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PUBLIC UTILITIES As defined in Sec.10 of the Act Distribution of Electricity Transmission of Electricity Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipeline Transmission Systems Water Pipeline Distribution Systems and Wastewater Pipeline Systems, including sewerage pipeline systems Seaports Public Utility Vehicles(PUVs)*	CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE As defined in Sec. 2(g) and Rule VIII of the Act Telecommunications Sec 2(g), refers to any public service which owns, uses, or operates systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the Republic of the Philippines that the incapacity or destruction of such systems or assets would have detrimental impact on national security; and as declared by the President of the Philippines.

*Sec. 2(v)PUVs are internal combustion vehicles that carry passengers and/ or domestic cargo for a fee,

offering services to the public except those operating through transport netork corporations (e.g., Grab)

Airlines and Airports

Rail ays

Express ays

Shipping

Public Service Act (RA 11659)

Identifies public services as businesses affected with public interest; Distinguishes public services from public utilities and critical infrastructure

PUBLIC SERVICES

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Policy Considerations

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Public Service Act (RA 11659)

Identifies public services as business affected with public interest;
Distinguishes public services from public utilities and critical infrastructure

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PUBLIC SERVICES Allows up to 100% equity investment of foreign nationals
PUBLIC UTILITIES Nationality requirements of the 1987 Philippine Constitution apply (Art. XII, Sec. 11) for operators of a Public Utility: Citizens of the Philippines; or Corporations or associations organized under Philippine law, with at least 60% of their capital owned by Filipino citizens.	CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (Sec. 45) Foreign ownership in entities involved in the management and operation of critical infrastructures is capped at 50% unless the country of origin of such foreign entity accords reciprocity to Philippine Nationals.

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Policy Considerations

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Legal

Structure

Consortium Corporation

Sole Proprietorship

Financial

Equity Financing

Sufficient net worth for

minimum equity investment in the PPP project.

Debt financing

Access and eligibility to obtain bank financing

equivalent to the debt

requirement of the project

Technical

Firm experience-

similar projects

successfully completed ( in terms of scope and cost)

Key personnel with

relevant experience

Applicable technical licenses

Qualification requirements* for entities interested to participate in PPPs as the Private Sector Partner

*Refer to Section 72 of the PPP Code IRR

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Opportunities with PPP Center’s Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF)

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Project Development Officer

Project Development and Monitoring Facility Service

RANEL P. LOMBRES

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The Project Development and Monitoring Facility

Independent Consultant and

Third-party Appraisers

Project preparation and transaction advisory consultants

Probity Advisory

Other Services

Constitution/utilization of dispute resolution boards
Other services as may be approved by the PPPGB

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with initial contribution to ADB Capacity Building TA for PPP from:

83.93

14.43

0.41

The PDMF is a Php 4.4 Billion (USD 98.77M) revolving fund designed for the upstream and downstream financing requirements of PPP projects, managed by the PPP Center and institutionalized under the PPP Code of the Philippines

PDMF Fund Sources

(in USD million)

Philippine Government

Australian Government via ADB

Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF) via ADB

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The PDMF Portfolio

Our portfolio is comprised of successfully awarded and developed PPP projects in various sectors.

Health

Educatio n

Agriculture and

food security

Water supply and sanitation

Tourism

Physical connectivity

Digital connectivit y

Energy

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Snapshot of PDMF Portfolio

Completed PDMF support

13	Project Preparation and Transaction Advisory
2	Independent Consultant

For consultant selection

3	Ongoing open competitive bidding
5	For publication (1- ADB)*

Ongoing Consulting Contracts

14	Transport (3-IFC, 3-ADB)
2	Property Development
1	Water
1	Agriculture (1-ADB)
1	Health*
1	Education (1-ADB)

*procurement of IFI via negotiated procurement

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The PDMF Portfolio

Automatic Fare Collection System Project

South (ITS) Project

Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project

NLEX-SLEX

Connector

Road Project

Civil Registry System IT Project, Phase II

Independent

Consultant Services

*Tender and award of EPC and O&M contracts were done by BCDA (IA)

PPTA

Project Preparation & Transaction Advisory

Percentage of Contract Value from Total Project Cost: 1.59%

PPP for School Infrastructure Project I

MCIA – New

Passenger Terminal Project

Clark International Airport EPC Project*

Cavite- Laguna Expressway Project

PPP for School Infrastructure Project II

Southwest Integrated Transport System (ITS) Project

Completed PDMF support

Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center

Laguindingan International Airport

Bohol-Panglao International Airport

Civil Registry System IT

Project, Phase II

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The PDMF Portfolio

20 ongoing PDMF-supported consulting services

Tender Stage

Bislig City Bulk Water Supply and Septage Project

Approval Stage

UP PGH in Diliman Project
UPLB Agro-Industrial and IT Parks Project
NEDA sa Makati Property Redevelopment Project
San Ramon Newport Project
Unsolicited Proposals for Regional Airports*

Project Development Stage

O&M of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project
NCR EDSA Busway Project
MAPALLA Ferry Project
North Long Haul Project
Mindanao Railway Project Phase III (Northern Mindanao)
San Mateo Railway Project
North Integrated Transport System
Air Traffic Services-Air Navigation Services Project
Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT2) Project
Philippine Automatic Fare Collection System Project
Davao Public Transport Modernization Project
National Food Hub Project
MRT 3 Operations and Maintenance Project
PPP for School Infrastructure Project Phase III

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*Bundled PPTA consulting services to three projects: Laguindingan, Bohol and Iloilo Airports. To date, Laguindingan and Bohol Airports have already been successfully awarded. Iloilo Airport is currently being reviewed by the Approving Body.

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The PDMF Portfolio

8 projects for consultant selection

Project Preparation and Transaction Advisory

Halls of Justice Project (Php54.730M)
Cavite Bulk Water Supply Project (Php63.720M)*
Nuclear Medicine Research and Innovation Center (Php33.730M)
Senate-Deped Teacher’s City Project (Php29.150M)
Philippine Digital National Identity Project (Php23.48M)
DOTr Central Office Main Building (Php 37.123 M)

Independent Consultancy (IC)

Civil Registry System - IT Project, Phase 2 (Php22.439M)
Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) (Php500.272M) and Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) (Php514.381M)

*Awaiting further instructions from Provincial Government of Cavite prior to publication of REOI

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Upcoming PDMF Opportunities

4 projects for technical assistance

agreement execution

Project Preparation and Transaction Advisory

Iloilo-Capiz-Aklan Expressway Project
Poro Point Seaport Modernization Project
MRT 4 Operations and Maintenance Project
PPP for School Infrastructure Project Connect

Conceptual Alignment of the

ICAEx Project

Poro Point Seaport Modernization Project

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Upcoming PDMF Opportunities

2 provisionally approved projects

Project Preparation and Transaction

Advisory

La Union Bulk Water Supply Project
O&M of the Panguil Bay Bridge Project

La Union Bulk Water Supply Project

O&M of the Panguil Bay Bridge Project

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Process and timelines

*subject to change depending on a variety of factors

**PDMF application should be submitted at least 1 month before the scheduled PDMF Committee Meetings

General process and indicative timelines

Application for PDMF Support

PDMF

Committee

Approval

Evaluation of the complete PDMF application will take up to 2 weeks

PDMF Committee Secretariat to include the application in the PDMF Committee meeting agenda for approval

Approves PDMF Applications on the same day

Technical Assistance Agreement between PPP Center and the IA will be executed

Activities	Indicative timeline*	Remarks
Review and approval of complete PDMF Application	≈ 2 weeks**	PDMF Committee to deliberate on the PDMF application during regular meetings (once every quarter)
Signing of Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) between PPP Center and IA	≈2 weeks	Includes finalization of the Terms of Reference and preparation of the Bidding Documents
Procurement of Consulting Services	≈1.5-2 mos. if engagement of IFI ≈5-6 mos. through open competitive bidding*	Via RA 9184: Government Procurement Reform Act
	≈3-4 mos. using panel of consultants	Via ADB Procurement Guidelines E PARTNERSHIP CENTER ₃₃
	≈4-5 mos. using ADB open bidding PUBLIC – PRIVAT	Via ADB Procurement Guidelines E PARTNERSHIP CENTER ₃₃

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PDMF Recovery

Reimbursement Mechanism

Recoverable Amount* shall be reimbursed as follows:

For Project Preparation and Transaction Advisory

If successfully awarded, reimbursement will be by the winning bidder of the PPP project, as a condition precedent to the signing of the PPP contract.
If not awarded, reimbursement will be by the IA if there is/can be no winning bidder

if the reason is beyond the control of IA, reimbursement may be reduced subject to approval by the PDMF

Committee.

For Implementation Monitoring

Cost of the consulting contract to be shared between IA and Concessionaire. Only Grantor’s Share will be drawn from the PDMF. Concessionaire Share will be administered by the PPP Center pursuant to the PDMF Guidelines. The reimbursement of the PDMF amount shall be done by the IA.

*PDMF Cost Drawn + 10% Cost Recovery Fee

For more info, you may visit https://ppp.gov.ph/pdmf-guidelines

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Highlighted Projects

Transportation Sector

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San Ramon Newport Project

Project Status	Approved
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	The project involves the construction, operation, and maintenance of a world-class seaport at ZamboEcozone, aimed to improve its competitiveness and fulfill its vision of becoming a world-class economic zone that will link resources, markets, and other logistical activities that can contribute to the economic development of Zamboanga City and Mindanao.
Implementing Agency	Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority
Estimated Project Cost	PHP 14.82 billion (approx. USD 296.4 million*)
Contractual Arrangement	Build-Operate-Transfer
Location	Zamboanga City (Region IX)
Upcoming Project Milestone	Issuance of invitation to pre-qualify bidders - July 22, 2025

*Conversion rate: USD 1 = PHP 50

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Project Status	For Approval
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	This project is for the O&M service provider capable of providing high standards of safety and levels of service for the MMSP. The service provider will be engaged through an O&M concession under the PPP Code.
Implementing Agency	Department of Transportation
Estimated Project Cost	PHP 80.14 billion (approx. USD 1.60 billion*)
Contractual Arrangement	Operations and Maintenance
Location	National Capital Region
Upcoming Project Milestone	Approval is anticipated by June 2025

*Conversion rate: USD 1 = PHP 50

Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP)

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) PPP Project

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Project Status	For Approval
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	The project involves the O&M of the NSCR trains, depots, stations, guideways, electromechanical systems , and auxiliary facilities from Clark to Calamba, including management of interoperations of MMSP and NSCR trains within the NSCR system, particularly in the Bicutan to Calamba segment with a concession period of 15 years of full operations (i.e., on top of pre- and partial operations period, as may be applicable).
Implementing Agency	Department of Transportation
Estimated Project Cost	PHP 193.81 billion (approx. USD 3.87 billion*)
Contractual Arrangement	Operations and Maintenance
Location	National Capital Region
Upcoming Project Milestone	Approval is anticipated by June 2025

*Conversion rate: USD 1 = PHP 50

North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project

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Project Status	Ongoing project study preparation
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	Design, finance, upgrade, enhance, operate and maintain the airport facilities. Investment requirements aim to ensure the airport is compliant with regulation and standards along with expansion of passenger terminal and new taxiway to ensure short term demand can be serviced in the short term; and expand passenger terminal, aprons, runway and taxiways with respect to traffic growth and develop other landside facilities. This is for possible bundling with other DOTr regional airports.
Implementing Agency	Department of Transportation
Estimated Project Cost	To be determined
Contractual Arrangement	To be determined
Location	To be determined
Upcoming Project Milestone	Feasibility Study completion by September 2025

Davao International Airport and Bundled Regional Airports

Solicited Public-Private Partnership Project

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Project Status	Ongoing project study preparation
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	Financing, design and construction of enhanced bus stations, operations control centers and bus depots, and the supply, operations and maintenance of a high-capacity busway/Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system plying through Circumferential Road 4 (EDSA) and other major and feeder roads.
Implementing Agency	Department of Transportation
Estimated Project Cost	To be determined
Contractual Arrangement	To be determined
Location	National Capital Region
Upcoming Project Milestone	Feasibility Study completion by June 2025

NCR EDSA Busway

Solicited Public-Private Partnership Project

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North Integrated Transport System

Project Status	Ongoing project study preparation (Pre-Feasibility Study)
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	The project is an integrated multi-modal transport and logistics system designed to be a multi-level, mixed-use terminal facility. It shall host provincial buses of northern destinations, serve passengers bound for/departing from areas north of NCR, and connect said passengers to urban transport systems which are serving inner Metro Manila.
Implementing Agency	Department of Transportation
Estimated Project Cost	To be determined
Contractual Arrangement	To be determined
Location	National Capital Region
Upcoming Project Milestone	Pre-Feasibility Study completion by the 3^rdQuarter of 2025

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Highlighted Projects

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector

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New Clark City Information Communications Technology Passive Infrastructure Project

Project Status	Under Procurement (Published the Instructions to Bidders in May 28, 2025)
Mode	Solicited
Project Description	The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the New Clark City (NCC) envisions a smart urban development which has to be under a phased building concept to consider the demand increase through time and the greenfield nature of the city. The scope was conceived under an Open Access Fiber which shall be implemented with the construction of passive infrastructure assets that shall carry bandwidth of Telecommunication Companies and Data Transmission Providers down to every lettable unit (e.g. residences, businesses, institutions and offices, and data centers) inside the NCC.
Implementing Agency	Bases Conversion and Development Authority
Estimated Project Cost	PHP 2.5 billion (approx. USD 50 million*)
Contractual Arrangement	Joint Venture
Location	Tarlac (Region III)
Upcoming Project Milestone	Issuance of final Instructions to Bidders – July 1, 2025

*Conversion rate: USD 1 = PHP 50

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Philippines Digital National Identity

RTNERSHIP CENTER

Project Status	Ongoing Negotiation
Mode	Unsolicited
Project Description	Involves the financing, upgrade, design and development, and operation and maintenance of the existing information technology infrastructure of PhilSys that is already owned by the Philippine Statistics Authority, designed to collect, store, maintain, manage and verify identity information of qualified individuals who deal with government agencies and other public and private persons or entities, required to be administered under the PhilSys. The Project intends to introduce state-of-the-art technology, which will streamline and improve the PhilSys registration and identity authentication services to effectively meet the needs of the Filipino public.
Implementing Agency	Philippine Statistics Authority
Estimated Project Cost	To be determined
Contractual Arrangement	Build-Transfer-Operate
Location	Nationwide
Upcoming Project Milestone	Conclusion of Negotiations by the 3^rdQuarter of 2025

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