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Philippines targets Europe’s premium travel market

The Philippines is intensifying its push into Europe, aiming to deepen engagement and secure higher-value partnerships at Internationale Tourismus Börse Berlin 2026.

Bargains, baskets, and the battlefront

The Filipino grocery run has evolved into something of a competitive sport. Shoppers move with tactical precision, plotting routes between wet markets, discounters, hypermarkets and online carts as if managing a diversified portfolio. In today’s fast-moving consumer goods arena, the real victory is stretching every peso without sacrificing convenience.

ACEN swaps debt for ENEX equity

ACEN Corp. is tightening its grip on subsidiary ENEX Energy Corp., converting P75 million worth of receivables into equity in the listed oil and gas explorer.

Sun-powered still turns salty water sweet

Access to clean water is a luxury for many rural and off-grid communities in the Philippines, despite the country being surrounded by seas and blessed with freshwater sources. 

DOE sets strict rules for power sector compliance

The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new circular, DC2026-02-0006, setting rules to hold power sector participants accountable and ensure a reliable, secure, and affordable electricity supply.

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BCDA courts $50-M European aviation investment, US aerospace plant in Clark

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is pursuing at least USD50 million in initial investment from a European aircraft maintenance company, alongside a separate US aerospace manufacturing proposal, as it seeks to expand Clark’s role in the aviation industry.

DA acts on FMR data error; launches review and reforms 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening checks on project details and rolling out system-wide improvements after discrepancies were found in coordinates submitted for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects.

Maynilad-K-Water’s P14.8-B New Clark City project goes uncontested, nears award

A P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater project proposed by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and South Korea’s K-Water for New Clark City has cleared a key hurdle after attracting no competing bid, putting the consortium closer to securing the contract.

BPI Foundation brings financial literacy, digital learning to more public schools

BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, is broadening its nationwide push to boost financial literacy and digital learning, reaching thousands of students and teachers in underserved communities.
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