Floating solar gets a lift in revised DOE auction plan
The Department of Energy (DOE) has expanded the target capacity under the 4th Green Energy Auction (GEA4) to 10,653 MW, up from 10,478 MW, highlighting a policy shift to bolster floating solar deployment.
DMCI Homes thrives on cautious buyer shift
DMCI Homes Inc., the residential arm of listed engineering giant DMCI Holdings Inc., reported sustained buyer interest in its residential development, even as industry analysts warn of a supply glut in parts of Metro Manila.
Obesity on the rise in PH: FNRI study
A new study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) reveals a concerning trend: four out of every ten Filipino adults are now living with obesity, underscoring a shift in the nation’s health landscape. The study also highlights rising obesity rates among Filipino children and adolescents, fueled by increasingly sedentary lifestyles, greater consumption of processed foods, and decreased physical activity.
SPC secures green light for 48 MW Iloilo solar project
Listed energy firm SPC Power Corp. is embarking on an aggressive expansion into renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a target of adding 500 megawatts (MW) of capacity to its portfolio by 2029.
PAL launches fare sale as Jetstar Asia exits Manila-Singapore route
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has rolled out special promotional fares to Singapore and Osaka in its largest seat sale of the year, coinciding with news that budget carrier Jetstar Asia will permanently cease operations by 31 July 2025.
