DOE reiterates support for sustained decommissioning of coal-fired power plants
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday reiterated its support to replace coal-fired power plants with renewable energy generators and lauded ACEN Corp. for voluntarily retiring its 246-megawatt South Luzon coal-fired power plant.
Farm group seeks greater clarity from DA on India rice import plan
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) for greater clarity on the plan to import rice from India and from other countries, particularly on how the quota were to be allocated among the various importers.
Japan signs 3 new grant contracts under the GGP scheme
Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko signed three grant contracts under Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) at the Japan Information and Culture Center Hall, Embassy of Japan in Pasay City. The total grant amount of USD 237,390 (approximately P13.27 million) will fund the construction of a one-story four-classroom high school building, provision of an ambulance, and provision of a portable chest X-ray machine.
NEA granted far more loans than it projected over 11 months this year
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) extended loans to various electric cooperatives (ECs) which funded their capital expenditure programs.
Vista Land raises P6 billion from fixed-rate bonds
Property developer Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. on Wednesday said it has completed the sale of Series F and G bonds and raised an initial P6 billion.
