“Our objective is simple: to speed up and improve our transport systems to ensure safety.”
- Vince Dizon (Secretary of Transportation)
About the Conference
Under the leadership of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine government continues to prioritize infrastructure development as a central pillar of national progress. Through the administration’s eight-point socioeconomic agenda and the enhanced Build Better More initiative, substantial investments are being directed toward modernizing mass transportation—especially the railway sector. With the Department of Transportation (DOTr) set to receive an estimated P103.3 billion in the 2025 national budget, the government is making clear its intent to accelerate key rail projects that will improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and support long-term economic growth.
A key focus of this initiative is the Rail Transport Program, which will receive approximately P341.38 million from the DOTr’s budget. This funding supports the construction and modernization of major rail projects aimed at reshaping the nation’s public transportation landscape. Flagship efforts include the North-South Commuter Railway, Malolos-Clark Railway, LRT-1 Cavite Extension (Phases 2 & 3) and the New Manila MRT-3 Project. These developments are not only vital to easing daily commutes for millions of Filipinos but are also crucial in laying the groundwork for a more interconnected and resilient transport system across the archipelago.
As the Philippines forges ahead on its path to progress, the commitment to bolstering its transportation infrastructure underscores its unwavering dedication to sustainable development and economic prosperity. Join us at the 2nd Edition Philippines Rail, scheduled to be held on 13th and 14th October, 2025 at Manila – Philippines, for unlocking the boundless opportunities that lie within the Philippines dynamic and evolving landscape.
Highlights of the Conference
- 30 Years Railway Master Plan of Philippines
- North-South Commuter Railway System
- Metro Manila Subway Project
- Funding mechanisms including PPP and ODA
- LRT-1 Cavite Extension (Phases 2 & 3)
Speakers
Mr. Edwin P. Santiago
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Project Development
Department of Transportation (DOTr) - Philippines
Mr. Michael J. Capati
General Manager
Department of Transportation (DOTr-MRT3) - Philippines
Mr. Eugene R. RAPANUT
Honorary Mayor
Municipality of Santa Catalina (Ilocos Sur) - Philippines
Mr. Michael Ted Macapagal
Chairman
Philippines National Railway (PNR) – Philippines
Engr. Deovanni Miranda
General Manager
Philippines National Railway (PNR) – Philippines
Mr. Darryl Garcia
Division Chief of the Master Planning Division
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) - Philippines
Mr. RAPHAEL M. BADILLO
Director III - Project Development Service
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines - Philippines
Mr. Yingyongratanakul Narentorn
General Manager
Oriental Consultants Global Co. Ltd. - Japan
Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman
President
Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) - Malaysia
Mr. Larry Pastrana
President/Country Manager
SMEC - Philippines
Mr. Reinald Dela Cruz
Rails & Metro Manager
SMEC - Philippines
Atty. Bui Xuan Nguyen
Deputy Director - Project Preparation & Investment Unit
Management Authority for Urban Railway (MAUR) - Vietnam
Mr. Devin Pranata
General Manager - Property & Non Railway Business Development
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) - Indonesia
Mr. Tim Mercer-Cook
Head of Business Development, APAC
Cubic Transportation Systems - Australia
Atty. Elaine B. Tiu
Senior Manager - Governance and Compliance
Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) - Philippines
Mr. Ludwig Daza
Department Manager - Ecozone Development Department
PEZA - Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - Philippines
Mr. Sudibyo Sudibyo
Head - Internal Audit Division
PT MRT Jakarta – Indonesia
Mr. Benoit VO-DINH
Head of Bids - APAC
RATP Dev - Asia Pacific
Mr. Sid Bada
Head of Clients
Visa – Philippines
ENGR. PABLO Q. ACUIN
Senior Science Specialist
Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC-DOST) – Philippines
Endorsement Partners
Media Partners
Venue
Sheraton Manila Bay
M. Adriatico corner General Malvar Streets Malate, Manila, 1004 Philippines
Tel : +63 2 5318 0717
Mobile : +63 917 597 0531
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