3rd Philippine Infrastructure Summit

Accelerating Development: Infrastructure as a Driver for Inclusive Growth

3rd Philippine Infrastructure Summit

Accelerating Development: Infrastructure as a Driver for Inclusive Growth

Infrastructure is the backbone of thriving economies and communities. It drives job creation, enhances accessibility and promotes sustainable development. By facilitating efficient movement and connecting remote areas to resources, well-developed infrastructure fosters economic opportunities and reduces inequality across all sectors of society.

Recognizing the critical role of infrastructure in national development, we are hosting an event to explore these themes further. This event will gather key leaders, experts and policymakers to share insights, foster dialogue and explore strategies that will shape the future of infrastructure in the Philippines. We are pleased to invite you to join us and participate in this critical conversation

 

Objectives

The summit aims to convene key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders and experts, to explore the transformative potential of infrastructure investments in driving inclusive economic growth.

14 November 2024 (Thursday) 8am – 5pm

New World Makati Hotel

Who should join the Summit

  • Infrastructure sector investors and players (e.g., infrastructure operators/investors, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, banks and other financial institutions, etc)
  • Government agencies and regulators



Registration fee

Regular Rate: PHP4,368.00 per person.

Group discount: Register six people and get one ticket for free.

Inclusions: Morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and summary of discussions to be provided after the event

 


Program

Activity Speakers Time
Registration   8:00–9:00am
Opening remarks Roderick M. Danao
Chairman and Senior Partner, PwC Philippines
9:00–9:10am
Keynote address:
The Role of Infrastructure in Driving Inclusive Growth
 
Angel Ignacio
Undersecretary, Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs
9:15–9:45am

Panel Discussion 1:

Global and Regional Trends in Inclusive Infrastructure Development

Jennifer Tay
Partner, Asia Pacific Infrastructure Leader​, PwC Singapore

 

Moderator:

Mary Jade T. Roxas-Divinagracia
Managing Partner, Deals and Corporate Finance. PwC Philippines

 

Panelists:

  • Cynthia Hernandez, Executive Director, PPPC
  • Roderick M. Planta, Assistant Secretary, NEDA
  • Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia
9:45–10:45am
Panel Discussion 2:
Financing Inclusive Infrastructure Projects

Pratish Halady
Regional Head, Private Sector Development. Asian Development Bank


Moderator:
Edward Clayton
Partner, Capital Projects & Infrastructure, PwC Malaysia

 

Panelists:

  • Kay-Li Kim, Partner, PwC Malaysia
  • Roland Veloso Jr., President and CEO, BPI Capital
  • Raphael M. Badillo, Director III, PPPC
10:45–11:45am
Lunch   11:45am–1:00pm

Panel Discussion 3:

Sector Spotlight on Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Eric Francia
President & CEO, ACEN Corporation

 

Moderator:
Agung Wiryawan
Partner, Capital Projects & Infrastructure, PwC Indonesia

 

Panelists:

  • Atty. Romell Antonio O. Cuenca, Deputy Executive Director, Climate Change Commission
  • Jeb Victorino, Investment Director and Country Lead, Climate Fund Managers
  • Ping Mendoza, Country Manager, Gurin Energy
1:00–1:45pm
Panel Discussion 4:
Sector Spotlight on Transport Infrastructure
 

Maria Catalina Cabral
Undersecretary for Planning and PPP Services, Department of Public Works and Highways

 

Moderator:
Brando C. Cabalsi, Partner, Infrastructure & Tax, PwC Philippines, Cabrera & Company

 

Panelists:

  • Rogelio “Babes” L. Singson, President and CEO, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation
  • Rosemary Ong, Principal Markets Development Advisory Specialist, Asian Development Bank
  • Simon Booker, Partner, PwC Hong Kong
     
1:45–2:30pm

Panel Discussion 5:

Sector Spotlight on Social Infrastructure
 

EJ A. Qua Hiansen
Senior Vice President and CFO, PHINMA Corporation

 

Moderator:

Jose Patrick S. Rosales
Senior Legal Advisor, PwC Philippines, Cabrera & Company

 

Panelists:

  • Eduardo V. Francisco, President, BDO Capital & Investment Corporation
  • Sheila Atienza-Ching, Assistant Vice President, SM Development Corporation
  • Jaime Ysmael, President and CEO, Healthway Philippines, Inc.
2:30–3:15pm

Panel Discussion 6:

Digital Infrastructure and Technology as Enablers of Inclusivity
 

Jeffrey I. Manalo
Deputy Executive Director V, Public-Private Partnership Center

 

Moderator:

Maxime Blein
Partner, Strategy & Deals and Venture Hub, PwC Singapore

 

Panelists:

  • John Garrity, Chief of Party, USAID - Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON)
  • Brian Abellera, Assistant Chief Legal Attaché, US Embassy Manila
  • Rodolfo Santiago, Chief Technology Officer, DITO Telecommunity
     
3:30–4:15pm
Closing remarks Atty. Alexander B. Cabrera
Chairman Emeritus and ESG Leader, PwC Philippines
 
4:15–4:30pm

Contact us

Reva Rae Aguila

Tax Admin, PwC Philippines

Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728

Patrisha Nadelyn Anne Yabut

Deals and Corporate Finance Senior Associate, PwC Philippines

Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728

Harriet Andrea King

Deals and Corporate Finance Manager, PwC Philippines