Transport & Infrastructure
From The Report: Philippines 2018
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While the geographic features of the Philippine archipelago have historically hindered the creation of an efficient transport network, given the obstacles to increased productivity and growth posed by the country’s many islands and congested road system, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has made infrastructure development a top priority. As a result, an array of major transport projects are being rolled out across the country under the Build, Build, Build programme, whereby the government has set about accelerating infrastructure investment, focusing on projects to integrate the archipelago’s islands and stimulate development, including major upgrades to road, railway and port systems. This chapter contains interviews with Dennis Uy, Founder and Chairman, Chelsea Logistics; and Steve Dicdican, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

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Overview

Moving ahead: An infrastructure programme has been initiated to expand roads, railways and ports
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While the geographic features of the Philippine archipelago have historically hindered the creation of an efficient transport network, given the obstacles to increased productivity and growth posed by the country’s many islands and congested road system, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has made infrastructure development a top priority. As a result, an array of major transport projects are being rolled out across the country under the Build, Build, Build (BBB) programme.…

Interview

Built for success: Dennis Uy, Founder and Chairman, Chelsea Logistics, on the potential for improvements and consolidation within the logistics sector
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Interview:Dennis Uy How can the local shipping industry capitalise on regional opportunities? DENNIS UY: We see the economic integration of ASEAN as a major driver of growth for the local shipping industry. In this context, we believe it is high time for shipping companies to ramp up their efforts to modernise and build capacity to take advantage of the trade and other economic opportunities that the ASEAN Economic Community has started to bring in. Shipping and logistics operators recognise…

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Planning ahead: Steve Dicdican, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, on developing aviation hubs to boost connectivity
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Interview:Steve Dicdican Why is it necessary to develop master plans for regional aviation hubs? STEVE DICDICAN: If the different regions are to develop in a sustainable manner, then it is important to create varied transportation options to connect them without having to travel through Manila. This means that the country needs to develop regional transport hubs that could have a multiplier effect on secondary cities. To achieve this, stakeholders must develop master plans for these cities:…

Analysis

All aboard: The creation of the country’s first subway system and the extension of existing infrastructure are set to ease congestion
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In response to growing congestion issues, Manila’s public transport system is gearing up for a major shift in capacity with the construction of the country’s first mass underground transit system, the biggest project to date under President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build, Build, Build (BBB) infrastructure programme. Financed through an official development assistance agreement, formed between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the long-awaited…

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Clean and green: New smart city and railway line to reduce pressure on the capital
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Decades of underinvestment in critical infrastructure, combined with rapid urbanisation, has exacerbated congestion in the Philippines, with the situation becoming particularly acute within the Metro Manila area. In an effort to more evenly distribute economic opportunities around the country and alleviate pressure on Manila, the country is building a new urban centre. This project was accelerated in February 2018, when the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Japan Overseas…

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Discussion point: A range of funding options are being made available to finance the country’s infrastructure programme
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Since the inauguration of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016 the government has made the development of infrastructure its leading priority. As part of the Build, Build, Build (BBB) programme, a range of projects have been pushed through, including those to upgrade and expand the transport network across the country in order to increase efficiency and encourage investment and development. While this emphasis on infrastructure has received widespread support, the manner…

Overview

Skybound: Rapid expansion of the global aviation industry propels investment efforts
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual average passenger growth of 6.2% between 2012 and 2017. The manufacturer also estimated that by 2036 an additional 41,000 plane deliveries will need to be fulfilled in order to meet service needs for both passengers and cargo. To accommodate these…