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,...
Limited multimodal connectivity has been a major challenge for the Philippines’ transport sector as economic growth and consumer demand accelerate, driving shipping costs to unsustainable levels and leading to the launch of a new multimodal transport and logistics roadmap in 2016. Emphasising construction of new access roads and sweeping...
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...
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,...
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...
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