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    Gov’t launches roadmap for voluntary forest carbon market

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has officially adopted the Philippines’ Roadmap to Readiness in the Voluntary Forest Carbon Market (VFCM) for 2026–2030. DENR Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla signed the Department Administrative Order (DAO) formalizing the plan.

    DEFA deal set to open ASEAN markets

    Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.

    PH startups set to scale with ASEAN partnership

    Security Bank Corp. has signed a partnership agreement with Japan’s MUFG Group, Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Krungsri Finnovate, MUFG Innovation Partners, and the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support startup collaboration and innovation across the region.

    Clark Freeport courts global game development talent

    The Clark Development Corporation is stepping up efforts to position Clark Freeport as an emerging hub for global game development, leveraging its expanding information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, streamlined business processes, and creative-friendly environment.

    PEZA expects export growth surge in 2026

    The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is projecting a stronger export run in 2026, riding on record-breaking trade performance last year and a fresh wave of investments flowing into economic zones nationwide.

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    PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

    The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.

    BCDA weighs new Market!Market! lease amid transit-oriented development 

    The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is evaluating the possible renewal of Ayala Land’s lease over Market!Market! ahead of its 2027 expiration, as plans for a large-scale, transit-oriented development (TOD) in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) gain momentum alongside the Metro Manila Subway Project.

    Wilmar Philippines switches to geothermal power in major decarbonization move

    Wilmar Edible Oils Philippines Inc. has taken a major step toward cutting its carbon emissions by shifting to geothermal energy for its operations, marking a key milestone in its decarbonization efforts.

    SCTEX fast-tracks interchanges to drive regional growth

    The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) is moving closer to full operational efficiency as long-delayed interchange projects and service upgrades gain traction, strengthening its role as a critical logistics and mobility backbone for Central and Northern Luzon.
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