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DOE backs carbon markets to fund clean energy shift

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday said that efforts to reduce carbon emissions need not come at the cost of economic growth. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, through a speech delivered by Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella at a Makati forum, said decarbonization and development should be seen as complementary goals.

ACEN backs subsidiary with P900M for wind power

ACEN Corp., the energy arm of Ayala Corp., has extended a P900 million loan to its subsidiary, Giga Ace 6 Inc., to support the development of a major wind power project in Quezon and Laguna.

SRA acts on molasses glut, warns of sugar shortfall

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has temporarily suspended molasses importation, citing the need to support local producers and address declining domestic prices and unutilized local stocks.

NGCP works on Cebu outages, prepares for TS Paolo

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) continues restoration efforts following the recent earthquake in Cebu, with only one power plant in the Visayas still on forced outage as of 2 p.m. Thursday, affecting 169 MW of capacity.

Ayala, Honda shift dealer operations strategy

ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm Ayala Corp., and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced the upcoming transition of their dealer operations, effective January 1 next year.

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Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.

DTI opens P2.41M coconut oil processing facility in Misamis Occidental

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened a P2.41 million coconut oil processing facility in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, in a bid to help local farmers capture more value from their harvests and expand the province’s coconut-based industries.

MediCard’s MedGo cuts eligible healthcare approvals to seconds

MediCard has launched MedGo, a digital healthcare platform designed to streamline member services, with automated processing reducing approval times for certain medical authorizations to less than three seconds.

Duty Free Philippines expands retail presence at Bohol-Panglao airport

Duty Free Philippines has opened a store at Bohol-Panglao International Airport, expanding retail options for eligible international travelers as the airport operator seeks to strengthen commercial services and support the province’s tourism industry.
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