P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost
State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.
DOE mandates energy storage for bigger renewable projects to boost grid reliability
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular aimed at encouraging wider adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) across the country.
Searca and TFNet launch collaborative growth program
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) and the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) have signed a partnership to strengthen tropical fruit production in the region. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 12, aims to promote research, education, innovation, and capacity-building across Southeast Asia and other tropical fruit-producing areas.
Globe strengthens innovation drive, connects startups to real world enterprise needs
The Globe Group is stepping up its push to make innovation a core part of its corporate strategy by directly linking startups with real business environments.
Philippines may hit A-level credit rating in 2 years, Salceda says
Former Albay Congressman and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Joey Salceda said the Philippines is close to securing an A-level sovereign credit rating, the highest tier of creditworthiness, and potentially within two years under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
