Big power groups jostle for Meralco’s 200MW RE
Major power generation groups are emerging as key contenders in Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for its 200-megawatt renewable energy (RE) baseload supply, highlighting how established energy players are positioning themselves for long-term clean power contracts.
Likhang Filipino return to global spotlight
The reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls marks more than the revival of a physical space—it signals a renewed push to position Filipino craftsmanship and design at the center of the country’s export narrative.
BCDA hits pause on John Hay Golf
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has extended the interim operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for John Hay Golf by another year, postponing the bidding for a long-term operator as it reassesses the course’s future management model.
Veem, Coins.ph push borders apart
Veem and Coins.ph are doubling down on a partnership that aims to make cross-border payments to the Philippines faster, cheaper, and easier—an increasingly critical need as global hiring and outsourcing continue to surge.
DOE to decide on Semirara’s bid to extend coal mining contract
The Department of Energy (DOE) will decide within the first quarter whether to grant Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) a 13-year extension of its coal operating contract in Semirara Island, Antique.
