Garin flags power crisis on Siquijor Island
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will intensify efforts to address violations in the power industry, with a special focus on Siquijor Island following persistent power supply issues.
DA lifts poultry import ban on Australia
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Australia, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen.
Leaders unite at BPI-led conference to tackle cybercrime
More than 230 leaders from government, business, and academia gathered at the 2025 BPI CyberProtect Conference, hosted by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), to address rising cyber threats and financial fraud.
NGCP clears 17 projects for grid study in June
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) approved 17 new energy projects, totaling nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity, for system impact studies (SIS) in June, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Office demand rises in Metro Manila, yet vacancies stay high
Office leasing activity in Metro Manila improved sharply in the first half of 2025, but continued to face persistent space give-backs from business process outsourcing (BPO) firms and corporate occupiers, according to property consultancy JLL Philippines.
