Public feedback set for P3.2-billion Pangasinan project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) will hold a public scoping meeting on October 29, 2026, for the proposed 12-megawatt waste-to-energy (WTE) facility here, a key step that gives local residents and stakeholders a voice before the project moves forward.
SEC bares new rules for credit rating agencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a revised set of regulations for credit rating agencies, putting in place a stronger system centered on better governance, greater transparency, and improved analyst competence and independence. The updated framework follows global standards set by the International Organization of Securities Commissions, helping bring local practices in line with international best practices.
Energy lifts BOI Jan-Sep investment approvals to P900B
The Philippines’ investment approvals surged to P900.06 billion in the first nine months of 2026, driven overwhelmingly by energy projects and bringing the Board of Investments (BOI) closer to its P1-trillion full-year target.
Alternergy completes PH’s first sea-crossing wind power link
Listed renewable energy developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has completed the Philippines’ first overhead sea-crossing transmission link built specifically for a wind power project, a key milestone that connects clean energy generated on Alabat Island directly to the Luzon mainland grid.
Honda Riders Convention expands to Mindanao, strengthens community ties
Building on successful runs in Luzon and the Visayas, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) brought its nationwide Honda Riders Convention to Mindanao for the first time, holding the third and final leg in Cagayan de Oro on October 24, 2026. The gathering brought riders together in a vibrant celebration of shared passion, community, and empowerment, marking a major step in connecting the brand more deeply with motorcycle enthusiasts across the southern Philippines.
