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PEZA taps Taiwan tech firm to cut  ecozone power costs

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to energy management technology to help businesses cut electricity costs, reduce waste and sharpen the competitiveness of the country’s economic zones.

Telco equips Tagbanua community in El Nido with disaster skills alongside Palawan cable project

More than 30 members of the Tagbanua Tandulanen Indigenous Cultural Community from 11 El Nido barangays recently took part in disaster preparedness training organized by PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications. Held alongside work on the Palawan Resiliency Submarine Cable Project, the effort underscores that stronger connectivity goes hand in hand with stronger communities.

Megaworld, Federal Land join Pag-IBIG housing push

Megaworld Corp. and Federal Land Inc. are preparing separate partnerships with Pag-IBIG Fund to widen access to affordable homes, adding two major property players to the government’s expanding housing drive.

Ignite Power welcomes SOCOTECO II plebiscite results, vows to modernize power distribution system

Primelectric’s Ignite Power and Energy Holdings Inc. on Monday welcomed the approval of its proposed joint venture with the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II), vowing to modernize the cooperative’s power distribution system and improve electricity services across its franchise area.

Growing IPO pipeline opens new doors for Filipino investors

A fresh wave of upcoming initial public offerings, led by GCash parent Mynt Inc., is bringing renewed attention to the Philippine stock market and expanding choices for everyday investors.

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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
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