PH-UAE CEPA fuels AI, investment partnership surge
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are ramping up economic and technology ties under their newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, and cross-border investments emerging as key pillars of cooperation.
Private traders’ high palay prices limit NFA purchases – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said strong buying activity from private traders has pushed palay prices higher, limiting the National Food Authority’s (NFA) ability to buy rice stocks from farmers.
Wawa-Calawis project emerges as key defense vs Manila water crisis
Manila Water in Monday said the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System is becoming a major safeguard for water security in Metro Manila’s East Zone as climate change continues to put pressure on traditional water sources.
Philippine employers confront shocks at ECOP forum
Employers in the Philippines are preparing for an increasingly volatile business landscape as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and rapid technological change converge, issues that are set to take center stage at the 47th National Conference of Employers (NCE47) of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines, opening May 20, 2026 at The Manila Hotel.
San Beda Alabang shifts to 100% renewable energy with ACEN RES deal
San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) will now run entirely on renewable energy after signing a power supply agreement with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity arm of ACEN Corp.
