Over the last 50 years, the Philippines has grown to become a leading provider of maritime professionals and is subsequently considered by many to be the seafaring capital of the world. The seafarer population in traditional maritime countries declined in the 1970s, shifting supply to countries like India, China and the Philippines. At present...
In 2014 stifling inner-city congestion cost the Metro Manila area more than P2.4bn ($54m) per day, according to a report by the National Economic Development Authority Board of the Philippines. The congestion was a result of poor city planning, delays caused by the construction of elevated toll roads via the new Metro Manila Skyway project and...
What opportunities does the return to a Category 1 safety rating generate for the development of new long-haul routes and tapping into new markets?
To what extent can the Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF) fast-track the bidding process while ensuring the viability of projects?
An archipelago state, the Philippines has over 7000 islands, with the 11 largest holding 94% of land area. Accordingly, port infrastructure across the country remains a crucial component to overall connectivity. While ports have suffered from a general lack of investment, progress has been made in recent years through the development of roll...
Transport and infrastructure is a key component of the national economy, which will be better able to achieve its potential through improved linkages between economic centres and cities across the archipelago. With public infrastructure spending rising to 4.1% of GDP in 2015, the need for greater private sector participation is crucial to ensuring efficient and effective delivery of projects....
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