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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on officials and employees of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to accelerate data collection efforts ahead of the launch of the agency’s new Command Center, a central platform that will drive the department’s digitalization strategy and serve as the backbone for evidence-based policymaking.

SolisStorage has officially launched its EverCore Commercial and Industrial (C&I) energy storage system in the Philippines, marking a new step in the country’s clean energy development. The launch event was held in November at the Dusit Thani in Makati and was attended by industry leaders, partners, and customers.

France’s Ofi Invest Group and the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) have forged a new cooperation framework to accelerate biomethane development and circular-economy solutions in the Philippines, signaling fresh momentum for the country’s energy transition.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called for a faster, more disciplined overhaul of how government agencies support farmers and fisherfolk, directing those under the Department of Agriculture to focus on securing stable demand, strengthening market access, and helping agri-fishery enterprises with business-level rigor.

The country’s foreign debt rose slightly in the third quarter of 2025, but levels remained manageable and supportive of overall economic stability, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show.