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PetroGreen gets green light for Pangasinan solar plant

PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is set to begin commercial operations of its 25-megawatt-peak Bugallon Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan after securing regulatory approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

BIR Manila destroys 240,550 illicit vape products with P1.54B in estimated tax liability

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 6 – City of Manila and Palawan destroyed 240,550 illicit vape products with an estimated tax liability of P1.539 billion on August 24, 2026, at the DIGAMA Waste Management Facility in Porac, Pampanga.

Philippine factories post strongest growth since 2016

Philippine manufacturing accelerated sharply in August, posting its strongest production growth in nearly a decade as stronger demand, recovering exports, and renewed hiring pointed to a broader industrial recovery.

BIR destroys P1.54-B illicit vape haul, expands crackdown

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) destroyed 240,550 illicit vape products with an estimated tax liability of P1.539 billion, underscoring the revenue at stake as authorities widen their crackdown from retail outlets to warehouses.

DPWH, NLEX study lasting fixes for San Simon floods

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and NLEX Corp. work on long-term engineering solutions to prevent severe flooding from repeatedly disrupting the North Luzon Expressway in San Simon, Pampanga.

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UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.

PEZA plans 24/7 Clark office to speed up exports processing

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is exploring a 24-hour satellite office at the FedEx Philippines Gateway in Clark as it seeks to speed up export processing and reduce regulatory bottlenecks for time-sensitive shipments.

Policies, not promises, build economies

In 1986, the Philippines stood at a historic crossroads. Fresh from the People Power Revolution, the country embraced a vibrant democratic morning with a distinct economic head start in Southeast Asia. Across the South China Sea, Vietnam was in dire straits—reeling from decades of war, international isolation, and hyperinflation. Yet that very year, Hanoi launched Doi Moi, an ambitious series of economic reforms meant to transition from a rigid command economy toward a more market-driven system.
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