The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a second round of public consultations on its draft memorandum circular overhauling the country’s public offering regulatory framework, aiming to boost efficiency, broaden market access, and streamline rules for debt securities.
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) has formalized a partnership with First Gen Group to transition the power supply of its major properties and facilities across the country to renewable energy, marking a key step in the conglomerate’s sustainability and climate goals.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating the expansion and modernization of major airports nationwide, a policy drive designed to accommodate larger aircraft, raise passenger volumes, and bring down airfares for travelers and commuters.
A prayer rally opposing the proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and IGNITE Power drew only about 2,000 participants on Saturday, indicating limited resistance to the partnership.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to release a formal coal transition plan, a key policy step that aligns the country’s climate commitments and renewable energy targets while securing stable power supply amid ongoing challenges in the coal sector.
Crews of Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, are working round-the-clock to restore electricity in areas hit by heavy rains and flooding from the enhanced southwest monsoon, with around 49,000 customers still experiencing service interruptions as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Department of Agriculture is sharpening its strategy against the potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon, responding directly to alerts from central bank officials that future droughts could trigger a new wave of inflation. Monetary authorities have emphasized that farm output and market prices are deeply linked, making agriculture policy a primary front in the country’s fight against rising living costs. For everyday consumers, any drop in farm production quickly turns into higher prices for kitchen staples, directly impacting household budgets.
Motorists can expect relief at the pumps this week as fuel prices are projected to fall on Tuesday, bringing an end to two consecutive weeks of increases.