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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.