Episode description

Build Build Build is the most ambitious infrastructure program in Philippine history.  Build Build Build aims at bridging our infrastructure deficit. But the country’s debt burden is rising. How should the new administration achieve the objectives of Build Build Build without compromising the country’s fiscal health?

Joining us in this episode is Atty. Edsel Tupaz, partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton Saavedra and Lead of the Firm’s Special Projects practice group. Tune in as he provides an in-depth discussion on how both private sector and government can effectively manage infrastructure transitions under Build Build Build 2.0. Catch our guest discuss the recurring challenge of absorptive capacity, public-private partnerships, public bidding rules, and the rise of digital infrastructure in the Philippines as integral to our COVID19 response.  

• 02:44 Why Build Build Build is Important 
• 06:27 Role of Our Guest in Build Build Build Projects 
• 07:02 Challenges of Build Build Build and Managing Transitions
• 07:56 Addressing the Public Debt Burden  
• 09:56 Build Build Build 2.0 
• 10:28 A Public-Private Partnership Revival 
• 12:54 Key Takeaway: Knowing the Revised Rules, Policies 
• 14:00 Contingent Liabilities and MAGA under the Revised Rules
• 16:02 Perceived Lack of Speed in PPP Projects 
• 18:20 The Challenge of Low Absorptive Capacity 
• 19:35 Grassroots Competence at Public Bidding 
• 23:10 Private Sector Toolkit: Competent, Meticulous Legal Counsel
• 24:57 Managing the Rise of Digital Infrastructure Amidst COVID19 
• 31:50 Key Takeaway in Managing the Infrastructure Transition into Build Build Build 2.0 – Public Procurement 

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