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700-MW CamNorte power project slated for public scoping

A proposed 2 x 350‑megawatt coal‑fired power facility in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte will undergo public scoping on December 3,  2026, as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau opens the floor for community feedback that will shape the project’s environmental review.

ASF vaccination milestone helps rebuild PH pork supply

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has vaccinated nearly 500,000 pigs against the African  Swine  Fever (ASF), marking a major milestone in the seven‑year push to rebuild the country’s hog sector and stabilize local pork supply for consumers.

Fuel prices set for another drop this week; relief for motorists, businesses 

Fuel prices are poised for another round of cuts this week, according to a local fuel retailer, marking continued downward adjustments that will ease fuel‑related costs for motorists, households, and businesses nationwide.

APECO, Canadian firm explore renewable power for industrial zone

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is courting Canadian renewable energy developer JCM Power to explore solar and wind projects that could help attract manufacturers, industrial locators and data centers to Casiguran, Aurora.

ASEAN chip roadmap aims to capture bigger share of AI boom

The Philippines and its ASEAN neighbors are seeking a bigger stake in the global artificial intelligence boom by coordinating semiconductor investments and strengthening regional supply chains, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said, as the bloc moves to capture more value from surging chip demand.

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ASEAN adopts mineral strategy, strengthens controls on strategic exports

ASEAN leaders agreed to draw more investment into critical mineral processing and manufacturing while tightening regional cooperation on exports of sensitive goods, as the bloc seeks to capture more industrial value and protect strategic supply chains.

Andok’s Litson picks Rockport Power for electricity supply at 16 branches

Andok’s Litson Corp. has partnered with Rockport Power to secure power supply for 16 of its stores, using the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to bring down electricity expenses amid rising operational costs.

DOE, ERIA team‑up to speed up PH energy transition

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have formalized a partnership to advance the country’s energy transition through research, technical cooperation, and policy support for a secure, reliable, and affordable energy system.

Maynilad taps Cavite excess water to boost supply for Bacoor, Imus residents

Maynilad Water Services Inc. has sealed two agreements with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to turn NIA’s excess water resources into public drinking‑water supply, strengthening water security across Cavite.
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