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Cement industry charts lower-carbon future, sustainable growth

The Philippine cement industry has unveiled a long-term roadmap to sharply reduce carbon emissions by 2050, seeking to reconcile the country's growing demand for cement with mounting pressure to decarbonize one of its most emissions-intensive industries.

Water execs meet LGUs preparatory to El Nino risks

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has brought together Metro Manila local government units and key national agencies to prepare coordinated measures against the expected impact of El Niño on water resources.

Lazada deepens MSME drive via digital skills partnership

Lazada Philippines is stepping up its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), expanding partnerships with government agencies and relaunching its LazGrow Together program to help more Filipino entrepreneurs compete in the country's fast-growing digital economy.

EvoEnergi signs first residential aggregation groups in QC, San Juan; also supplies McDonald’s Luzon stores

Local retail electricity provider EvoEnergi has become the supplier for the Philippines’ first two residential groups under the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program.

Philippine-built vessel strengthens shipbuilding, registry push Heavy Industries

The delivery of the locally built M/V Serene Grace is expected to bolster confidence in the Philippines' shipbuilding industry and encourage more vessel owners to register under the Philippine flag, supporting the government's drive to expand the country's maritime industry.

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Factory recovery continues but confidence loses steam in June

Philippine manufacturing extended its recovery for a second straight month in June as stronger domestic demand lifted factory output and new orders, although businesses turned more cautious about the months ahead.

AUB charts AI-driven growth with stronger capital

Asia United Bank (AUB) is accelerating its digital transformation with artificial intelligence, expanded capital, and new financial services as it positions itself for sustained growth amid an economic environment expected to be shaped by inflation and currency volatility.

Office demand up but property firms stay cautious—Colliers

Return-to-office momentum is building across Metro Manila, but companies are still keeping a tight grip on expansion plans, tempering what could have been a stronger office market recovery, according to Colliers Philippines.

Tourism reforms needed now to hit 2028 goals

The Philippines must fix long-standing structural weaknesses in its tourism industry now or risk falling even further behind its Southeast Asian neighbors and missing its 2028 growth targets.
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