Malita Power eyes 56-MW boost for Zamboanga plant
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has scheduled a public scoping for the proposed ₱3.2-billion expansion of a gas turbine power plant in Sangali, Zamboanga City.
DOE launches one-stop permit hub for LPG stakeholders in Palawan
The Department of Energy (DOE) is rolling out a one-stop-shop permitting process for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stakeholders in Palawan from 11 to 15 August, allowing same-day issuance of License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Compliance (COC) for applicants with complete requirements.
DigiPlus joins PSE Index, replacing Bloomberry in benchmark shake-up
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is set to join the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) on 18 August, replacing Bloomberry Resorts Corp., according to an announcement by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
PLDT reports sharp decline in cable theft
PLDT Inc. announced a 43 percent drop in cable theft and vandalism-related incidents in 1H 2025 compared to the same period last year, along with a 36 percent reduction in apprehended suspects. The telco attributed the decline to enhanced security strategies, including preemptive theft deterrence and tighter coordination with law enforcement, local governments, and national agencies such as the CICC and NTSC.
DA bans import of cattle, buffalo from France, Italy due to LSD outbreaks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo, as well as their products and by-products, from France and Italy following confirmed outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).
