DTI, Coca-Cola seek stronger ties for food industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and The Coca-Cola Co. are exploring deeper cooperation to strengthen the Philippines’ food and beverage industry, with sustainability, small enterprise development, and competitiveness high on the agenda.
Germany seeks policy certainty for bigger PH investments
German companies remain interested in expanding their investments in the Philippines, but long-term policy certainty will be crucial to unlocking capital for critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging industries, Germany’s top diplomat in Manila said.
Francisco Motors eyes P6B EV production investment
Francisco Motors Corp. (FMC), the Filipino company behind the iconic jeepney, is eyeing an initial P6-billion investment to revive local vehicle production and develop electric vehicles under the government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).
Moody’s affirms Philippine rating despite growth slowdown
Moody’s Ratings affirmed the Philippines’ Baa2 sovereign credit rating on Monday, citing expectations that the government’s fiscal position will stabilize over the next two years despite a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
Negros Power compliant with allowable system losses cap, ERC clarifies
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday (24 August 2026) clarified that Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) was operating well within its allowable system losses cap after being wrongly identified as noncompliant with the cap for private distribution utilities (DUs).
