DENR moves to speed up land titling for millions of Filipino families
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has introduced new rules to make residential land titling faster, fairer, and more accessible to millions of Filipinos. Under DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-35, the agency overhauls the residential free patent system, aiming to reduce delays that have long affected family inheritance, infrastructure projects, and land dispute resolution.
Bataan eyed for major gas power hub under PNOC-BESTC deal
State-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local firm BERGS Energy Solutions and Technology Corp. (BESTC) to study the feasibility of a large natural gas power project in Bataan.
Fintech taps into rush hour
Metro Manila’s commute has always been a masterclass in controlled chaos. The lines move—until they don’t. The cards beep—until they won’t. And nothing tests...
San Miguel sees stronger 2026 after profit surge
San Miguel Corp. expects 2026 to outperform 2025, citing strong performance across all its business units.
Meralco, Aboitiz deepen US nuclear push
Energy heavyweights Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) have joined senior US and Philippine officials in accelerating civilian nuclear cooperation, marking a decisive step in Manila’s bid to integrate nuclear energy into its power mix by 2032.
