BusinessWorld E-paper

May 21, 2026
THE PHILIPPINE government should maximize public-private partnerships (PPP) to help narrow the country’s infrastructure gap while easing fiscal pressure from rising debt levels, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
Despite the government’s infrastructure catch-up programs, gaps remain as rapid urbanization and economic growth continue to drive demand, ADB Country Director for the Philippines Andrew Jeffries told BusinessWorld on Wednesday.

