Inter-island connectivity and domestic air passenger growth are set to increase significantly alongside rapid expansion of national low-cost carriers (LCC), which have seen surging profits and passenger volumes over the last decade. The Philippines’ largest LCC, Cebu Pacific, is in the midst of an ambitious fleet upgrade that would allow it to...
Benefitting from an advantageous geographic position flanking critical global trade routes between North America, ASEAN and Australia, the Philippines is well positioned to transform its transport sector into a major economic growth driver in the coming years, bolstered by rising maritime trade, air passenger volumes and commuter traffic.
Rail networks in the Philippines are set for a major overhaul as the government moves forward on its sweeping North-South Railway Project (NSRP), which will re-establish a national rail backbone in the coming years. The project’s North-South Commuter Rail (NSCR) will also connect to major mass transit networks in Metro Manila, which suffers...
What support infrastructure and traffic mitigation measures should be prioritised to bolster future trade and facilitate port operations?
Benefitting from an advantageous geographic position flanking critical global trade routes between North America, ASEAN and Australia, the Philippines is well positioned to transform its transport sector into a major economic growth driver in the coming years, bolstered by rising maritime trade, air passenger volumes and commuter traffic. There is plenty of room for improvement, however....
Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
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