ED Council approves key amendments to NSCR, MCIA PPP projects
The Economy and Development (ED) Council, which operates under the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) has given the green light to amendments covering the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) deal and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) project, alongside adjustments to three major development programs and a review of class suspension rules.
Creative economy still has room to grow
The Philippines is capturing only a fraction of the value of its creative economy despite the sector already accounting for about 7.6 percent of gross domestic product, according to Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines.
DA – PhilRice honors Alex Eala with a rice-field tribute in Nueva Ecija
Alex Eala has conquered tennis courts around the world. Now, she has made her mark on a rice field.
Meralco urges smarter grids as energy system evolves
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pushing for electricity distribution to be treated as strategic national infrastructure as rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles reshape how power is produced, delivered, and consumed.
Philippines to unlock financing, markets for ASEAN MSMEs
The Philippines will launch five regional initiatives to expand financing, market access, mentorship, and digital support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it hosts the ASEAN MSME Summit on Sept. 21 in Pasay City.
