PEZA woos Australian firms, expansions accelerate
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is stepping up its push to position the Philippines as a regional digital services and innovation hub, using the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne as a platform to court fresh Australian investments while securing expansion commitments from existing locators.
DA, NFA secure milling services in Bicol to boost palay purchases, food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Food Authority (NFA) have contracted six rice millers in Albay and Sorsogon to process over 114,000 bags of palay into roughly 74,600 bags of rice. Worth P19.1 million, the project aims to expand government rice reserves, free warehouse space, and support the low-cost rice program amid rising inflation.
DOTr steps up road safety drive to cut casualties
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is strengthening safety measures and enforcement to reduce road deaths, with special attention to pedestrians and cyclists. The move follows an order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve road discipline and make the transport system more inclusive.
Labor groups urge gov’t to monitor, review NAIA privatization deal
Major labor organizations have called on the government to investigate alleged violations in the agreement for the privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that the absence of independent oversight puts national security and public interest at risk.
NLEX targets 2026 completion for new expressway section; posts strong Q1 2026 results
NLEX Corp. aims to finish building the 2-kilometer Section 1A of Segment 8.2, from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway, by the third quarter of 2026. Built with partner China Road and Bridge Corp. at a cost of P2.2 billion, the elevated expressway will run over local roads and the Tullahan River, letting motorists bypass heavy traffic spots. Open 24/7 to all vehicles, it is expected to serve 11,000 cars daily and decongest roads in Novaliches.
