NGCP clears 17 projects for grid study in June
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) approved 17 new energy projects, totaling nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity, for system impact studies (SIS) in June, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Office demand rises in Metro Manila, yet vacancies stay high
Office leasing activity in Metro Manila improved sharply in the first half of 2025, but continued to face persistent space give-backs from business process outsourcing (BPO) firms and corporate occupiers, according to property consultancy JLL Philippines.
EDSA rehab likely after 2026 ASEAN Summit
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing 2027 as the likely start date for the major rehabilitation of EDSA, as the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Summit in 2026, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said.
P20 rice rolls out in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon Aug. 13
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said that rice farmers in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon will be the initial beneficiaries of the subsidized P20 per kilo rice program starting August 13.
Electronics sales fuel export surge in June, trade deficit narrows
Philippine exports soared 26 percent year-on-year in June 2025 to USD7.02 billion, driven by a sharp rise in electronic product shipments, which helped narrow the country’s trade deficit to USD3.95 billion from USD 4.34 billion a year earlier, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
