The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in September endorsed 19 power generation and energy storage system (ESS) projects generating 3,632.18 megawatts (MW) for system impact studies (SIS), the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Wednesday.
PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc., have expanded their network coverage in Cebu, aiming to stimulate tourism and local livelihoods.
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has partnered with the local government units of Guiuan and Paranas towns in Samar in solar rooftop projects generating a total 108.84 kilowatts (kW).
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday announced a 25 basis point reduction in its key interest rates, lowering the target reverse repurchase rate to 6 percent.
ABS-CBN Corp. on Wednesday announced laying off 100 employees, representing about 3 percent of its workforce, as it grapples with declining revenue from its television and pay TV operations.
The Philippines will showcase investment opportunities across the critical-minerals value chain at Australia’s largest mining conference, seeking to attract capital that can transform its mineral resources into higher-value industries and strengthen its position in global supply chains.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched a new book titled “Bahandi: The Surigao Treasure and Related Finds”at its head office in Manila. The publication shines a spotlight on extraordinary pre-colonial gold artifacts, revealing the rich cultural heritage and advanced civilization of early Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed a $34.1-million (approx. ₱2.1-billion) grant from the United States government aimed at boosting the Philippine ube industry and connecting local growers to expanding international food and beverage markets.