Philippine fruits hit over $17 million export sales at major Asian trade show
The Philippines brought home more than US$17.5 million in export sales from its return to Asia’s top fresh produce trade show after nearly 10 years, according to the Department of Agriculture. The figure translates to roughly ₱1.1 billion based on current exchange rates.
President Marcos says MVP Group commits P120B to elevated road
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the MVP Group has committed P120 billion to build an elevated road connecting Balintawak in Quezon City to Bocaue, Bulacan, as the government seeks to expand highway capacity and ease congestion north of Metro Manila.
DENR rolls out national ecosystem restoration drive to boost resilience ahead of projected super El Niño
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has launched a country‑wide ecosystem restoration program designed to soften the blow of prolonged dry heat expected under a super El Niño event forecast to last from late this year through the first half of 2027.
NorthPort adds hybrid cranes, targets port upgrades by 2027
NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, has deployed four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes as it upgrades terminal infrastructure to handle cargo more efficiently and reduce emissions.
Philippines, EU tap grants and guarantees to unlock green investments
The Philippines and the European Union are exploring ways to use grants and guarantees to attract private capital into clean energy, digital infrastructure and sustainable connectivity, seeking to lower investment risks and mobilize financing for strategic projects.
