Lower energy cost, better infrastructure to draw more foreign capital
For all its growth potential, the Philippines still faces two stubborn barriers to attracting more foreign investment: expensive electricity and weak infrastructure. Fixing both could unlock the country’s next phase of economic expansion.
First Gen breaks ground for 54-MW solar plant in Batangas
First Gen Corporation on Wednesday began construction of its first utility-scale solar facility, the 54-megawatt Inara Solar Power Plant, in Barangay Bilog-bilog, Tanauan City, Batangas Province.
SEC eases rules on early annual stockholders’ meetings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has relaxed the rules for publicly listed firms and other companies with registered securities that want to hold their annual stockholders’ meetings (ASMs) earlier than the date stated in their bylaws.
Rockwell tops off Pampanga mall, eyes 2027 opening
Rockwell Land Corp., the listed property development arm of the Lopez Group, has reached a major construction milestone in Central Luzon, topping off the structure of Power Plant Mall Angeles as it pushes ahead with the expansion of its signature lifestyle brand beyond Metro Manila.
Electronics exports poised to surpass $50B
The Philippines’ electronics sector is keeping a steady hand despite simmering Middle East tensions, signaling resilience as export revenues near a record-breaking milestone.
