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    Pacific Sun proposes large scale solar farm in Ilocos Norte

    Pacific Sun Renewables Corp. is planning to build a P4.9 billion solar power plant in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The project aims to generate 120.96 megawatts (MW) of electricity and will cover about 81.81 hectares across Barangays Mumulaan, Suba, and Nagbacalan.

    Graft trial of former ARTA chief Belgica to move forward — Sandiganbayan

    The Sandiganbayan has ordered the graft trial of former Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) chief Jeremiah Belgica and four other former officials to proceed, rejecting their appeals to halt the case.

    Recto warns against trimming VAT rate

    Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday cautioned senators against approving a proposal to cut the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 percent to 10 percent, warning that such a move could significantly increase government debt and risk a credit rating downgrade.

    UAE delegation visits BSP under knowledge exchange program

    A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as part of the "Philippine Government Experience Exchange Retreat" held recently.

    Marcos leads launch, inspection of infrastructure in Ilocos

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, visited Cagayan on Tuesday to inaugurate and inspect major infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic mobility, flood control, and irrigation in the region.

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    Gov’t to push regional energy agenda as ASEAN chair, says DOE

    The Department of Energy (DOE) said ASEAN senior energy officials have endorsed the group’s annual energy priorities, including the Philippines’ key proposals for its ASEAN chairmanship.

    ERC approves P11.77B Claver-Siargao power interconnection project

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P11.77-billion Claver-Siargao Interconnection Project (CSIP), aimed at improving power supply in Siargao Island.

    DOTr eyes 2026 award of NSCR O&M contract

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to award the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) by the fourth quarter of 2026, a key milestone for one of the country’s biggest and most important transport projects.

    SEC grants regulatory relief to micro enterprises

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has eased compliance rules for micro enterprises, exempting more small businesses from submitting audited financial statements as part of their regular reporting.
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