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    ACEN receives feasibility study grant for Australian pumped hydro project

    The clean energy company said that if found feasible, the project will start construction in 2025 and should be operational before 2030. The project is a large-scale, long duration renewable energy storage facility meant to support several nearby wind and solar assets. 

    DA provides free seeds and fertilizers to qualified corn growers

    Under Memorandum Order 6 – 2023, an 18-kilogram bag of genetically modified or hybrid corn seeds or 20 kilograms of improved open-pollinated variety corn seeds plus two bags of inorganic fertilizers are provided for each hectare of planted corn.

    Renewable energy as transportation power source under tripartite study

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has signed an agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) and Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) for the conduct of a pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging station inquiry run by renewable energy (RE) sources such as solar.

    BOP surplus in December pared the full-year 2022 shortfall to only $7.3B

    The balance of payments (BOP), essentially what is left after deducting the country’s foreign currency expenses against earnings, stood as a surplus of $612 million in December 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Thursday.

    Tacloban Airport gets a massive P1.42B facelift under 2023 GAA

    Among the airports with budget allocations for repairs are the Laoag International Airport (P785 million), Tacloban Airport (P1.420 billion), Antique Airport (P500 million), Bukidnon Airport (P80 million), Ninoy Aquino International Airport (P43 million), New Zamboanga International Airport (P200 million), Vigan Airport (P50 million), and M'lang Airport (P15 million).

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    BSP keeps dovish stance despite peso weakness

    The local currency the peso briefly sank to a record low this week, reflecting sustained weakness in the local currency as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maintains a growth-focused stance. The peso fell to ₱59.13 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday before rebounding to ₱58.72 on Wednesday—its strongest in three months—after remarks from BSP Governor Eli Remolona tempered market concerns.

    PCC OKs Raslag-Verdant JV for Mindoro wind and battery project

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Raslag Corp.’s joint venture with Singapore-based Verdant Philippines Alpha Pte. Ltd. for a renewable energy project in Mindoro.

    ADB, PH in talks for power grid upgrade loan 

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) confirmed it is in discussions with the Philippine government for a possible loan to enhance the country’s power transmission network.

    Home Credit PH, Puregold launch credit card for small business owners

    Home Credit Philippines has teamed up with Puregold Price Club Inc. to launch the Aling Puring Credit Card, its first branded credit card designed for small business owners.
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