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SteelAsia ships out largest steel export

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., the country's flagship steel manufacturer, shipped out last 30 January the country’s largest steel export to date. 

Globe extends ISO 45001 certification, strengthening workplace safety and health initiatives

Globe Telecom has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety by renewing its ISO 45001:2018 certification through 2027, a move that underscores the company’s focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Japan Coast Guard enhances training for Philippine Coast Guard

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) provided crucial capacity-building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through specialized training. This initiative, part of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), is carried out under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Technical Cooperation Project. The JCG dispatched a Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) to offer hands-on technical guidance to the PCG personnel, including crews operating the two 44-meter class patrol vessels provided by Japan. The training focused on critical skills such as towing operations and small boat handling, directly enhancing the PCG's operational capabilities.

PAGCOR posts record P112B revenue in 2024

State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) reported a record-breaking P112 billion in revenues for 2024, a 41 percent increase from the previous year’s P79 billion. 

BOC marks International Customs Day, cites key trade reforms

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently marked International Customs Day 2025, emphasizing its commitment to efficiency, security, and economic growth. The event, aligned with the World Customs Organization (WCO) theme, recognized industry leaders and stakeholders advancing trade facilitation and customs modernization.

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Gov’t greenlights $1-M aid to restructure LRT 1 PPP deal

The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

MARINA suspends safety certificates after separate Cagayan, Bohol sea incidents 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.

SEC urges manufacturers to tap capital markets for expansion

For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.

Japanese utility eyes solar projects for 10 PEZA locators

A Japanese power utility is sizing up a new Philippine market, and it is starting with something factories cannot do without: electricity.
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