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Originaly published in Aboitiz InfraCapital’s monthly column, InfraTalks, in The Manila Times. BY 2050, over 100 million Filipinos are expected to live in cities. This rapid urbanization demands that we rethink how we develop urban spaces — not only for residential and commercial use but also for integrated industrial development. While the idea of smart […]

Originally published in Aboitiz InfraCapital’s monthly column, InfraTalks, in The Manila Times. INFRASTRUCTURE forms the foundation of modern society, underpinning virtually every aspect of our daily lives. From the roads we travel on to the water systems that supply our homes and the power grids that keep our lights on, infrastructure is essential for the […]

Today, airports play a critical role within the transportation infrastructure networks of all countries, serving as vital conduits of people and goods in an increasingly globalized world. However, keeping airports safe, comfortable, and efficient is a major challenge and one that is becoming more difficult with the increasing popularity of air travel.  In the Philippines, […]

Due to the country’s geography and uneven population distribution, the Philippines has always had serious challenges in providing access to safe drinking water to its citizens. Today, the country’s water sector policymakers also have to contend with rising sea levels, changing global climate patterns, groundwater pollution, and severe urban overpopulation. Thankfully, the Philippines is managing […]

Cebu’s already-formidable economy has experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks in part to the recent completion and greenlighting of several high-impact infrastructure projects. These projects are further heightening Cebu’s status as a regional business and cultural hub, improving connectivity, generating high-value jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.  From new airport terminals, […]

Today, the Philippines has the dubious distinction of being home to several of the most densely populated cities in the world, with multiple Philippine cities occupying the top spots in a recent World Atlas study. However, the runaway urban migration and growth that has come to characterize the Philippines since the mid-20th century may already be slowing […]

Thanks to its location at the edge of the western Pacific Ocean, the Philippines has long been vulnerable to typhoons and floods. However, climate change has further intensified these weather events and also brought along more frequent droughts, straining the country’s infrastructure, food and water security, economy, and social fabric. Climate change has become such […]

With a population of over 13.4 million people, and millions more from outside its boundaries commuting into it daily for work, Metro Manila is one of the most densely packed urban agglomerations on earth. While high population densities offer such advantages as increased human capital development and easier access to goods and services, they are also associated with pollution, […]

As an archipelagic domain, the Philippines is surrounded by water. However, the freshwater resources needed to sustain homes and businesses are increasingly under threat from overpopulation and the aging of existing water infrastructure. As such, water shortages and poor sanitation are still consistent problems in many urban and rural areas, particularly in the dryer months. […]