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Filipinos Turn to Solar as Power Costs Surge

Interest in solar energy is accelerating across the Philippines as households grapple with rising electricity prices and an increasingly unreliable power grid, according to a new nationwide survey.

Oishi maker increasing investment on PH coconuts

Liwayway Holdings Co., Ltd., the group behind the popular Oishi snack brand, is deepening its investment in the Philippines with plans to establish a coconut processing hub aimed at supplying China’s rapidly expanding demand for coconut-based products.

ofi, WNC Capital form joint venture for new Bulacan food plant

Global food and beverage ingredients leader ofi has partnered with WNC Capital Holdings Inc., parent firm of Wills International Sales Corp. to launch a new joint venture called ofi Philippines Blends.

VinFast EV targets Filipino Drivers’ daily earnings

VinFast is positioning its seven-seater VinFast Limo Green as a practical income-generating vehicle for Filipino ride-hailing drivers, as rising fuel prices and lower EV operating costs reshape transport economics in the Philippines.

DigiPlus ESG push prepares for tighter rules

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has released its 2025 Integrated Report, laying the groundwork for compliance with stricter sustainability disclosure requirements ahead of the 2026 reporting cycle.

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First Gen: New hydro projects to deliver P16B annual income by 2031

First Gen Corp. expects its upcoming hydro power projects to generate roughly P16 billion in net income annually once fully operational by 2031.

Tourism’s GDP share eases as spending slips

The Philippines’ tourism sector posted a more nuanced performance in 2025: employment continued to rise, but its overall economic footprint softened, pointing to a recovery that is steady in participation but uneven in value generation.

DA reforms El Niño Task Force amid threat of prolonged dry spell

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reactivated its El Niño task force to prepare for a likely moderate-to-strong dry spell hitting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and lasting into early 2027. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized urgent, coordinated steps to shield crops, farmer incomes, food supply, and prices from harm.

PH market for soups, ready meals seen growing; US exporters have big potential

The Philippine market for packaged soups and ready meals hit $176 million in retail sales in 2025, and is projected to rise to $237 million by 2030, according to the US Department of Agriculture in Manila, citing data from Euromonitor International.
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