Damage to agriculture resulting from the impact of El Niño surged to P1.75 billion as of latest from only P357.38 million as at 25 February this year, according to the Department of Agriculture.
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has decided against reducing the volume of water allowed the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage System (MWSS) from the Angat Dam by next month as originally projected.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp, owner and operator of Solaire Resorts and Casino, is scheduled to formally open its second integrated resort, the Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, in late May this year.
GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet, has expanded its services in 16 markets around the world, targeting 10 million Filipinos living and working abroad.
Megaworld Corp., the property development arm of tycoon Andrew Tan, has strengthened its position as the country’s leading developer of green office spaces after securing another sustainability certification for its growing portfolio.
Manufacturers have agreed to extend the nationwide price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until April 30, following a late Monday meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The move pushes back the original April 15 deadline, providing temporary relief to consumers amid rising costs.
Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.