As one of the fastest-growing countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines is expected to lead the region in terms of economic growth. The current administration's ambitious Build, Build, Build program is one of the many factors that is anticipated to keep the momentum going in the upcoming years.

Undeniably, infrastructure plays a critical role when it comes to a country's socio-economic development and competitiveness. It is also imperative to the growth of investment, trade, and commerce. It is in this context that the ECCP looks forward to tackling the flagship infrastructure projects in line with the overall goal of ushering in the Golden Age of Infrastructure.

This luncheon meeting will be an excellent avenue to discuss topics of importance to the European-Philippine business community with special emphasis on the following:

• Developments on the BCDA's infrastructure projects;
• Updates on the Presidential Flagship Programs and Projects;
• Potential of public-private sector partnerships for infrastructure projects; and
• Challenges faced by the infrastructure sector from a public sector standpoint.