PPP projects in pipeline now at P2.47 trillion

February 12, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has a total of 176 projects worth P2.47 trillion in its pipeline of public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

Data from the PPP Center showed that the number of projects in the PPP pipeline increased to 176 as of Feb. 10 from its Dec. 4, 2024 report, which had 172 projects.

While the number of PPP projects in the pipeline increased, the total cost declined from P2.55 trillion.

The PPP Center said the change in the number of projects in the pipeline is due to new additions and the delisting of some projects.

Of the 15 projects added to the pipeline, four are national projects while 11 are local projects.

New projects are the Manila Central Post Office, Manolo Fortich Septage and Sewage Treatment Facility, proposed preservation of the Historical Old Del Monte Airstrip, Economic Housing Subdivision – RQ Village, Baguio Water Supply Project, Philippines Digital National Identity, Pangasinan - Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, Baguio - Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, Traveler Information and Data Security System (eTRAVELPLUS), Francisco Bangoy International Airport Project, construction of New City Public Market with Multi-level Parking in Cavite, establishment of Trading Post/Bagsakan Center for wholesale and retail of the city’s agricultural products in Cavite, Baguio Central Terminal and Cultural Center, improvement and management of the Water Supply and Sanitation Services of the Freeport Area of Bataan and the Pasig Common Underground Network Project.

On the other hand, nine projects were delisted in coordination with appropriate implementing agencies.

Seven of the delisted projects are national projects while two are local projects.

Projects removed from the PPP pipeline are the Comprehensive Digital Housing Platform Project, High-capacity Bus System in Iloilo City, Joint Venture for the Redevelopment of the Philippine National Oil Co. and Department of Energy Bonifacio Global City Properties, Zamboanga City Integrated Solid Waste Management System, Electronic Invoicing and Tax Engine Systems Project, Rizal Park Western Section Development Project, Power Generation and Distribution in San Vicente Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone, Decarbonization Project and the Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 rehabilitation, operations and maintenance.

The PPP Center said the New Bohol (Panglao) International Airport Project was also delisted from the PPP pipeline.

“The project, with an estimated cost of P4.53 billion in the pipeline, is removed from the pipeline database following its award and is now reflected in the PPP Center database of projects under implementation,” the PPP Center said.

Also removed from the PPP pipeline was the operations and maintenance of the Pampanga Dialysis Centers Project as this has been awarded and placed in the list of those under implementation.

The government is pushing for PPPs to address the country’s infrastructure gaps.

By pushing for infrastructure development, the government wants to attract more investments that will drive economic growth and create jobs.