Seafront divests from Hermosa Ecozone for P325M
Seafront Resources Corp., a publicly listed investment holding firm under the Yuchengco Group, has sold its entire 11.33% stake in Hermosa Ecozone Development Corp. for P325 million.
DOE reaffirms energy stability drive for off-grid islands
The Department of Energy (DOE) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring stable fuel and power supply across the country, with particular focus on off-grid and island communities.
New organic pesticide gets PCA nod to fight cocolisap
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved the use of CropGuard, a locally developed pesticide by Chemrez Technologies Inc., as an alternative treatment for coconut scale insect (CSI), or cocolisap, signaling a shift toward more sustainable pest control policies.
Hydrogen exploration kicks off in clean energy push
The Department of Energy (DOE) has conducted a reconnaissance survey in Zambales and Pangasinan preparatory to crafting the country’s first native hydrogen exploration service contracts. The effort is a critical step in positioning hydrogen as a resource in the country’s clean energy transition, particularly through co-firing with natural gas to reduce emissions.
P20 rice program launched in Guimaras
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the local government, launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron na!” in Guimaras, expanding the reach of the affordable rice initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to vulnerable sectors in the island province.
