Vena Energy commits P52B for Philippine renewable energy expansion
Singapore-based Vena Energy is committing an additional P52 billion in equity investments to expand its Philippine renewable energy portfolio by 1.29 gigawatts (GW) over the next two years, strengthening its presence in a power market seeking to diversify supply and reduce reliance on conventional energy sources.
McDonald’s expands Korean-inspired menu as Hallyu drives demand
McDonald’s Philippines is expanding its Korean-inspired offerings as the popularity of Korean food, music and entertainment continues to shape Filipino consumer tastes, highlighting how global pop-culture trends are creating new opportunities for food and beverage brands.
Gov’t expands housing access with developers, cheaper loans
The government is expanding its flagship housing program by bringing more private developers on board and offering subsidized financing, as it seeks to make homeownership more attainable for Filipino families amid varying budgets and property prices.
Marcos orders rice imports, farmer aid as super El Niño looms
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered early rice imports and livelihood assistance for farmers as the Philippines prepares for a “super El Niño” that could disrupt agricultural production, water supplies and electricity generation through March 2027.
ABS-CBN, TV5 join forces as co-producers of ‘ASAP XP’ — show begins on TV5 October 18
Sunday viewing gets even bigger as ABS-CBN and TV5 have partnered up to co-produce long-running musical variety show ASAP XP, which will now air on TV5 starting October 18. The landmark deal was sealed at a ceremonial signing held during an ASAP XP event in Pampanga, formalizing a collaboration that expands the program’s reach across more households nationwide.
