ERC leadership void delays GEA5, risks offshore wind progress and policy certainty
The Department of Energy (DOE) has warned that the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA5), which will include the country's first offshore wind (OSW) projects, may be delayed due to the ongoing leadership vacuum at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Rice prices drop in Baguio, La Union; DA cuts imported rice cap to P43/kg
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its P20 per kilogram subsidized rice program to La Union and Baguio City, aiming to ease food costs for low-income consumers.
SM Group pushes unified corporate drive to cut plastic waste
The SM Group is ramping up its environmental initiatives with a consolidated effort to reduce plastic waste across its commercial and corporate operations, aligning with the country's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022.
Smart opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Z7 Series
Smart Communications has opened pre-orders for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z7 Series—comprising the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE—from 9 to 31 July, giving Filipino users early access to Samsung’s latest foldable innovations following their global debut at Galaxy Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York.
BSP cancels registration of financial entities over AML infractions
The Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered the removal of three firms from its registry of authorized non-bank financial institutions due to serious and persistent regulatory breaches, including violations of anti-money laundering laws.
