PPPs cited as better option for government infrastructure
Public?Private Partnerships (PPPs) are the preferred mechanism for delivering large-scale government infrastructure, according to two key public officials.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are the preferred method for building large-scale government infrastructure, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon. Remulla criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways for producing subpar buildings, citing issues with the UP-PGH Cancer Center Project, which failed to attract bidders, and the Bureau of Immigration building, where over P8 billion was spent and construction dragged on for 10 years.
He suggested purchasing existing private buildings instead of constructing new ones. Dizon echoed Remulla's concerns, stating that until significant reforms are made within the DPWH, PPPs remain the better option for complex infrastructure projects. Dizon stressed the benefits of PPPs, including timeliness, high quality, and cost efficiency.
The proposed CAISS project, aimed at modernizing international airports using advanced technology, was highlighted as an example of a successful PPP model.
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