The Razon Group’s P50-billion acquisition of 60 percent in First Gen Corporation’s natural gas segment is seen as strategic and opportunistic, underscoring its broader implications for the country’s energy landscape and corporate competition, analysts said.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has provided new capacity building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through a week-long Towing Operation Training held recently as part of Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) program.
The country's metallic mineral production surged by 22.8 percent year-on-year in 1Q 2025, reaching ₱63.88 billion, driven primarily by strong gold, silver, and iron ore output, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration and secondary license of 56 lending and financing companies for repeated failure to comply with mandatory reportorial requirements, marking a continued regulatory crackdown on errant financial entities.
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and its Negros Island Regional Field Office (DARFO-NIR) confirmed the ongoing coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) following the confirmation of human melioidosis cases in Siquijor.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) earned six prestigious awards at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards, further cementing its position as a leading force in the Philippine banking industry.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs) in a renewed push to strengthen the Philippines’ energy independence and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Japan and the Philippines continue to strengthen their maritime defense cooperation, with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya reaffirming Tokyo’s commitment to supporting Manila’s maritime security capabilities during the Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference (BEACON EXPO 2025) held at the Mall of Asia.
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Filipinos of the growing danger posed by deepfake technology and urged the government to implement stronger legislation to combat this emerging cyber threat.