ü      Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) 

The Philippine Ports Authority encourages and allows the private sector to participate in the development, operation and management of infrastructure projects through the build-operate transfer scheme and its variants, in addition to existing private sector participation programs already allowed under other relevant laws and the PPA charter. 

ü      Joint Venture 

Where a  port project can not be undertaken solely by the private investor either because of insufficient capital or the project can be best implemented in partnership with government, a joint venture becomes an alternative. 

ü      Leasing of Port Real Estate 

Long, medium, and short-term leases for port real estate properties such as land, buildings and other infrastructure are accepted.  Lease period may be as short as one year (short-term) to twenty-five years (long term). 

ü      Private Port Operations 

Investors may apply with the Philippine Ports Authority to develop, construct and operate privately owned ports handling own or commercial cargo.