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US backs Clark Zone for secure supply chains

US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg underscored the growing global push for secure and reliable supply chains during a May 18 visit to the site of the Philippines’ planned Economic Security Zone in New Clark City.

DOJ cracks down on procurement bid-rigging schemes 

The Department of Justice–Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC) intensified its push for transparency and accountability in government procurement, convening a two-day online workshop to help government personnel and procurement practitioners detect bid rigging and other anti-competitive practices.

AboitizPower, MOELCI-I sign emergency power deal for Misamis Occidental

Therma South, Inc. (TSI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has signed a two-megawatt Emergency Power Supply Agreement (EPSA) with Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI-I) to help ensure stable electricity supply in Oroquieta City and seven municipalities in the province.

PLDT Enterprise, SKYGO expand partnership to boost digital transformation

PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its partnership with SKYGO Marketing Corporation to support the company’s digital transformation and nationwide operations through improved connectivity, cloud-ready infrastructure, and network security.

DA plans setting P53/kilo SRP for local rice

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SRP) of P53 per kilo for local rice, striking a balance between farmers’ profits and consumers’ budgets.

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Gov’t launches “The Philippines by Foot” campaign to promote mindful walk tourism

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has partnered with the Primer Group of Companies to launch "The Philippines by Foot," a new initiative positioning the country as a top destination for walking and mindful travel.

DA orders destruction of abandoned imported onion

A massive shipment of imported onions left abandoned at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) is now set for disposal after laboratory tests confirmed the cargo poses health risks, intensifying government action against deteriorating perishable imports clogging port facilities.

Sapu Masla River: From degraded waterway to revitalized lifeline

Once a vital source of food and livelihood for communities in Malapatan, Sarangani, the Sapu Masla River had deteriorated due to poor waste management and slash-and-burn farming practices. Uncontrolled soil erosion from deforested uplands carried silt downstream, turning waters murky, increasing flood risks, and threatening local livelihoods.

Meralco, PNP renew pact to fight power theft and facility pilferage

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have reaffirmed their partnership to stop the theft and pilferage of power facilities and materials across Meralco’s service area.
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