Petro Energy gets PCC nod to acquire Aklan wind project
Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC), led by the Yuchengco group, has secured clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to take full ownership of the Nabas wind power project in Aklan.
DA restricts frozen fish imports to closed season to protect local market and safeguard prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has clarified that a plan to allow up to 250,000 metric tons of imported frozen fish will only take effect during the country’s closed fishing season, which typically runs from November to January depending on the region. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that this condition is vital to prevent imported stock from driving down prices for local fishers while ensuring market stability during off-peak harvesting periods and potential supply shocks from El Niño.
US unveils $2.5B ASEAN investment amid security push
The US is tying regional security to economic resilience in Southeast Asia, using the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila to reaffirm its Indo-Pacific commitment while linking Middle East stability to the protection of global trade routes.
Oman forum targets new trade, investment ties
The Philippines and Oman are looking to transform decades of labor cooperation into a broader economic partnership as both countries pursue stronger trade, investment and business links.
Commitment to talent delivers record MDRT success for AIA Philippines and BPI AIA
AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and part of the global AIA Group, along with its bancassurance venture BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation, have secured a combined total of 458 qualifiers for the Million Dollar Round Table for 2026—the highest number recorded by any entity in the Philippines.
