DA rolls out Gulayan sa Bayan for food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally released policy guidelines for the proposed Gulayan sa Bayan (GSB) program, which aims to improve food security and address malnutrition through the establishment of community-based vegetable nurseries nationwide.
Fuel prices set for second week of rollbacks
Fuel prices are expected to drop again on Tuesday, July 9, providing relief for both businesses and households. According to Jetti Petroleum Inc., gasoline prices may fall by P0.70 to P0.90 per liter while diesel could see a reduction of P0.10 to P0.30 per liter.
PSEi forecasts trimmed amid weak FDI, tepid growth outlook
The Philippine stock market faces a more subdued outlook for 2025 as leading brokerages sharply lower their year-end forecasts for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), citing disappointing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and muted corporate earnings growth.
DITO allots ₱15B for 5G broadband reach expansion
DITO Telecommunity Corp. is earmarking ₱15 billion in capital expenditure this year to accelerate the nationwide rollout of its 5G infrastructure and strengthen its mobile broadband services across the Philippines.
Engtek transitions Calamba plant to 100% hydro from First Gen
Engtek Group has expanded its renewable energy (RE) partnership with First Gen Corp., the country's leading RE producer, as part of its decarbonization strategy. This development sees Engtek’s second Philippine manufacturing facility, Asaba Manufacturing Philippines, Inc., transition entirely to hydroelectric power supplied by First Gen, marking a significant step toward the company’s 45 percent GHG emissions reduction target by 2030.
