PCIC pilots AI-backed insurance to speed up typhoon relief
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) is set to pilot a technology-driven insurance program aimed at expediting claims processing for rice farmers impacted by typhoons, starting with the 2025 wet cropping season.
Fourth GEA iteration draws 230+ bids for 10,653 MW in renewable projects
A total of 142 renewable energy (RE) companies have qualified under the fourth iteration of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Green Energy Auction (GEA4), submitting over 230 project bids targeting 10,653 MW of capacity.
Ayala Land ups mall redevelopment budget to ₱17.5B
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has raised its mall redevelopment budget from ₱13 billion to ₱17.5 billion, signaling a stronger push to transform its retail properties into integrated lifestyle destinations.
₱11.35-B nickel mine expansion proposed in Zamboanga del Norte
Florjenmar Mining Corp. is seeking regulatory clearance to increase its annual nickel extraction from 500,000 metric tons to 5 million metric tons under its Gutalac Nickel Project in Zamboanga del Norte, according to a recent filing with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
Flooding sparks clash over infrastructure and climate impact
A growing debate over the causes of severe flooding in Metro Manila has prompted the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to urge for “science-based” evaluations, amid conflicting claims and ongoing urban development projects.
