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DOE upbeat: 400-MW waste-to-energy auction likely fully taken

The Department of Energy (DOE) is confident the entire 400 megawatts (MW) of capacity on offer in the special waste-to-energy (WTE) round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA) will attract full investor interest, signaling strong market confidence in the country’s clean energy expansion.

PEZA investments double to P216.5B in eight months

Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.

KairoTech, Packworks launch sari-sari retail media network

KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.

Converge backs Cebu MSMEs in TikTok Shop expansion

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.

SEC warns public vs fake Facebook pages impersonating Just Smile Lending Corp.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.

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Gov’t taps P4.08B savings for auto incentives

The government will tap P4.081 billion in savings from the Department of Public Works and Highways’ 2025 budget to settle overdue automotive manufacturing incentives, including about P1.5 billion owed to Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy.

US reviews Philippine labor safeguards amid tariff talks

The US is reviewing new Philippine safeguards against forced-labor imports as negotiations continue over Washington’s 12.5-percent tariff, while the Department of Trade and Industry said only about 30 percent of Philippine exports to the US are covered by the levy.

DHSUD puts homeowners’ bylaw deadline on hold

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has indefinitely suspended the deadline for homeowners’ associations to amend their bylaws, giving organizations more time as the government reviews rules governing the sector.

Green GSM takes Philippine ride-hailing upscale

Green GSM is pushing deeper into the Philippine ride-hailing market with an electric premium taxi service, seeking to carve out a higher-value niche as competition shifts from fares toward comfort, capacity, and service.
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