The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), in collaboration with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center, organized an “Introductory Course on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for SUCs’ Infrastructure and Development Projects” on June 20-21, 2024. The event took place at the Grand Ballroom of the Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay, Aseana Business Park, Parañaque City. The training aimed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of PPP frameworks tailored to the infrastructure and development needs of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
Attendees included SUC Presidents and Officers-in-Charge, Vice-Presidents for Administration and Finance and/or Planning, Directors of Project Management Offices, Directors of Planning Offices, PPP Focal Persons, and other relevant officials. The comprehensive course covered key concepts such as legal and regulatory frameworks, project identification, feasibility assessment, and the role of PPP in enhancing SUCs’ infrastructure and development. By focusing on case studies and best practices, the course aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue PPP initiatives effectively.
Northwest Samar State University was represented by (L-R) Director of Planning Office, Ms. Jonah L. Salcedo, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, and Project Development Officer, Mr. Redem D. Tingzon. The event provided valuable insights into the process of project identification, feasibility assessment, and the selection of PPP initiatives, aiming to foster smart campus development and other projects aligned with each institution’s Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP).