Surging activity and investment have benefitted the Philippines’ telecommunications industry in the decades following its deregulation, with mobile penetration increasing rapidly among a large population of digitally literate consumers. Although the market remains dominated by two operators, rising competition between them saw capital...
The ICT sector is set to benefit from the establishment of a new, dedicated department to guide its development, after the previous administration moved to split the functions of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DTC) in 2016. Creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had been in the...
The Philippines lacks land borders with any other nation and spans over 7000 islands, making maritime trade the foundation of its economy. Rapid macroeconomic expansion, population growth and increased industrialisation are driving developments at the largest and busiest facilities in Manila. However, persistent congestion and rising tariffs...
The Philippines’ network of airports is facing mounting congestion in the wake of strong passenger growth, pushing new airport developments to the forefront of the government’s infrastructure agenda. Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in particular is facing serious constraints after passenger volumes hit record highs in 2015,...
One of the most important priorities for transport sector stakeholders in the Philippines is reducing congestion across the country’s urban centres. The new administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has given strong signals that it intends to address this persistent problem, deploying a multi-pronged strategy that includes legal reforms,...
Transportation and infrastructure development in the Philippines received a major boost with the unveiling of the 2017 budget – the largest ever passed in the country. The Department of Transportation (DoT) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will both benefit from a double-digit spending increase, with funds to be used for a...
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