Nebraska eyes bigger farm partnership with Philippines
The Philippines could unlock fresh opportunities to modernize its agriculture sector as the US state of Nebraska seeks to expand cooperation in livestock, biofuels, and agricultural technology to help strengthen the country's food security and rural economy.
ADB trims Philippine growth outlook as inflation surges
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its growth forecasts for the Philippines, warning that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict is dampening investments, squeezing consumer spending, and stoking inflation, even as the country remains one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies.
Logistics reform targets costs, congestion, competitiveness
The government is seeking public feedback on a sweeping logistics reform that could reshape how goods move across the Philippines, tackling high shipping costs and chronic port congestion that have long weighed on businesses and supply chains.
P10.07B risk-mitigating fund set to reenergize geothermal sector
The National Geothermal Association of the Philippines (NGAP) expressed strong optimism for the future of local renewable energy following the approval of the ₱10.07 billion Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF) by the Economy and Development Council. The landmark fund specifically targets high upfront exploration and initial drilling costs, which have historically acted as barrier to greenfield geothermal projects. By absorbing a portion of the financial uncertainties, the facility targets unlocking vital indigenous baseload energy, reduce the country's reliance on imported fuels, and bolster long-term energy security.
SEC approves San Miguel’s P30 billion preferred share offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to San Miguel Corporation’s follow-on offering of preferred shares, valued at up to P30 billion.
