The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to investigate the damage caused to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines' (NGCP) transmission line in Cebu, a development with significant power supply and commercial activity implications in the region.
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has raised the alarm over a potential rise in the price of confectionery and beverage products, citing new requirements from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) lauds the historic approval of the P200 across-the-board daily wage hike by the House Committee on Labor and Employment, marking a crucial step toward the first legislated wage increase in over three decades.
Originally proposed in TUCP Party-list’s House Bill No. 7871 for a P150 daily hike, the approved increase reflects the House’s strong commitment to uplifting workers amid rising living costs.
JG Summit Holdings Corp., led by the Gokongwei family, has decided to cease operations at its petrochemical business, JGSOC (JG Summit Olefins Corp.), citing persistent losses and unfavorable market conditions in the global petrochemical industry.
Havitas Properties Inc., a niche real estate developer founded by industry veteran Michael Tan, is launching two leisure-focused projects worth P2.1 billion in Batangas and La Union.
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.
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.
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.