PCC flags power retail competition roadblock
Competition watchdogs are stepping up scrutiny of the Philippines’ retail electricity market after a new study found that market concentration, customer inertia, and structural barriers continue to limit competition despite ongoing power sector reforms.
GSIS sets aside ₱15.1B for Mindanao quake victims
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated ₱15.1 billion in emergency assistance for over 608,000 members and pensioners affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, president and general manager Wick Veloso announced.
Raslag secures ERC compliance for Pampanga solar plant
Local renewable energy firm Raslag Corp. has obtained a Certificate of Compliance from the Energy Regulatory Commission for its 36.646-megawatt solar facility in Magalang, Pampanga. Though it began operating in October 2024, the COC formally registers the plant and confirms it meets all regulatory requirements, granting it associated rights and privileges.
Philippine food exports gain ground across Asia
The government is ramping up its push to bring more Philippine food products to Asian consumers, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolling out a coordinated export drive in South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand to widen market access and elevate the profile of Filipino food brands abroad.
AI gives sari-sari stores a sales edge
Artificial intelligence is making inroads into the Philippines’ vast network of sari-sari stores, helping neighborhood retailers boost sales, sharpen inventory decisions, and compete more effectively in an increasingly data-driven marketplace.
