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I Squared Capital advances $2B energy, logistics investments

Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital is advancing a USD2-billion investment program in the Philippines, targeting fuel storage, pipeline development and cold chain logistics as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and improve supply chain resilience.

Vena Energy commits P245.3B to Philippine industrial growth

Singapore-based Vena Energy is advancing P245.3 billion in renewable energy investments in the Philippines, with plans to develop an additional 2.6 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of capacity to meet rising power demand and support industrial expansion.

₱150 plastic tax may raise costs across Philippine economy

A proposed P150-per-kilogram excise tax on single-use plastics could increase costs across the Philippine supply chain, with potential consequences for consumers, small businesses and manufacturers, according to the Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA).

BSP rate call, GCash IPO set tone for volatile market

Philippine stocks enter Monday caught between the promise of fresh market enthusiasm and mounting economic headwinds, as Mynt’s anticipated listing competes with a looming...

Wang wins SJM Macao Open in playoff after last year’s heartbreak

Chinese-Taipei’s Wang Wei-hsuan gained redemption at the $1-million SJM Macao Open, defeating Korean star Sungjae Im in a playoff to claim his first Asian Tour title at Macau Golf & Country Club.

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Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.

Philippine electronics exports strengthen US supply chains amid weak peso

The Philippines is seeking a larger role in US technology supply chains as rising artificial intelligence (AI) demand creates fresh opportunities for the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry, with a weaker peso potentially improving exporters’ price competitiveness.

Food and beverage manufacturers donate coconut seedlings

Century Pacific Food Inc. and global brand Vita Coco are donating a combined 2 million quality coconut seedlings to Philippine smallholder farmers over the next five years.

PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.
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