Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

Team members from AIC Airports and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) during the Project Management & AI Leadership Training held at at the Civil Aviation Training Centre in Parañaque City

In a continued effort to strengthen operational excellence in Philippine aviation, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) personnel are set to benefit from a joint capacity-building initiative focused on modern project management practices.

Held on April 27 and 30 at the Civil Aviation Training Centre in Parañaque City, the AIC Airports and CAAP Project Management Training brought together 44 CAAP participants for the initial session, alongside 8 AIC team members. Additional sessions are scheduled to accommodate more participants, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing collaboration, improving project execution, and aligning both organizations with evolving industry demands.

“This initiative goes beyond training—it is about building a shared language for execution and strengthening alignment across our organizations. As Philippine aviation continues to evolve, AIC Airports’ ability to deliver complex projects efficiently and collaboratively will be critical to sustaining long-term competitiveness,” said AIC Vice President and Head of Airports Rafael M. Aboitiz.

CAAP Director General Lt. Gen. Raul L. Del Rosario AFP (Ret.) emphasized the importance of the collaboration, saying:

“This is where partnerships become essential. We would like to express our sincerest thanks to Aboitiz InfraCapital for sponsoring and supporting this learning initiative. Their commitment to capacity building reflects not only corporate leadership but also a genuine partnership in nation building. This is the type of collaboration that has lasting impact not only between our institutions but also for the public that we all serve.”

Designed to strengthen foundational project management capabilities, the program moved beyond administrative tracking to equip participants with practical tools to lead teams and manage complex projects more effectively.

The training also aimed to:

• Re-acquaint participants with project management as a tool for efficiency tracking
• Identify and address common challenges in initiating and sustaining complex projects
• Develop performance metrics aligned with evolving operational requirements

The training, led by project leadership and capacity building expert Jovenir Batacain, reflects a shift in project leadership approaches—where success is not only defined by technical proficiency, but also by the ability to apply structured thinking and sound decision-making in dynamic environments.

At its core, the initiative emphasizes co-ownership and mutual learning, positioning both AIC Airports and CAAP as active partners in capability-building rather than participants in a one-way training model. AIC Airports and CAAP expressed optimism that this collaboration will serve as a foundation for future joint initiatives, ultimately contributing to safer, more efficient, and globally competitive airport operations in the Philippines.