The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has signed the concession agreement with Ayala Land for the integrated transport system (ITS) South Terminal public private partnership (PPP) project in Taguig City, Philippines.

The 5.57-hectare South terminal would connect passengers from the Laguna and Batangas side to other urban transport systems such as the proposed North-South Commuter Rail of the Philippine National Railways, city buses, taxis, and other public utility vehicles that serve inner Metro Manila.

The project involves the development of a passenger terminal building, arrival and departures bays, public information systems, ticketing and baggage holding facilities and park-ride facilities.

Under the PPP contract Ayala Land will have to design, build, finance, operate and maintain (DBFOM) the new facilities for a period of 35 years.

The total project investment is estimated at P4 billion (US$83.6 million). 

DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya said in a statement:

“With the South ITS connecting different modes of transportation and services, we can guarantee the public more efficient and seamless transfers. It will also improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Metro Manila, as it will serve as a transfer point for provincial buses entering the metropolis,”