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    DOE mandates energy storage for bigger renewable projects to boost grid reliability

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular aimed at encouraging wider adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) across the country.

    Searca and TFNet launch collaborative growth program

    The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) and the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) have signed a partnership to strengthen tropical fruit production in the region. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 12, aims to promote research, education, innovation, and capacity-building across Southeast Asia and other tropical fruit-producing areas.

    Globe strengthens innovation drive, connects startups to real world enterprise needs   

    The Globe Group is stepping up its push to make innovation a core part of its corporate strategy by directly linking startups with real business environments.

    Philippines may hit A-level credit rating in 2 years, Salceda says

    Former Albay Congressman and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Joey Salceda said the Philippines is close to securing an A-level sovereign credit rating, the highest tier of creditworthiness, and potentially within two years under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    Robinsons Retail, RLC unit to launch big-box Shopwise in Rizal

    Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is expanding its footprint with a major new supermarket project in Rizal, teaming up with Robinsons Logistix and Industrials Inc., the logistics and industrial arm of Robinsons Land Inc., to develop a large-format Shopwise store in Cainta.

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    Tariff truce sparks Philippine garments export sprint

    Philippine apparel exporters are racing against time, scrambling to squeeze shipments into a fleeting 150-day window after the US trimmed newly imposed tariffs from 19 percent to as low as 10 percent, or potentially 15 percent.

    Taiwan travel boost buoys Philippine tourism

    The Philippines is entering 2026 with rising confidence in the Taiwan market after closing 2025 with stronger visitor numbers, signaling fresh momentum in one of Asia’s most hotly contested outbound segments.

    Leviste puts 16% stake in MGen Renewable Energy up for sale to foreign investor

    Meralco Power Gen Corp. (MGen) announced that Batangas First District Congressman Leandro Leviste is offering his remaining stake in MGen Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. to a foreign investor.

    P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost

    State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.
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