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Mitsubishi Power signs long-term parts and services deal for 1,200 MW Batangas power plant

Mitsubishi Power has entered into a long-term parts and services agreement (LTPSA) with LNGPH and its subsidiary South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) for the 1,200 MW Ilijan combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant.

DA backs immediate shift to 5% coconut biodiesel blend

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has endorsed Resolution No. 03, Series of 2026, calling for the immediate implementation of the 5 percent coconut methyl ester (CME) biodiesel blend or B5. The proposal has been forwarded to the Senate and the Department of Energy (DOE).

Big fuel price rollbacks for diesel, kerosene this week – DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that local fuel companies will implement significant price reductions starting this week.

AirAsia Philippines begins fleet modernization, introduces Airbus A220

AirAsia Philippines is gradually phasing out older aircraft as part of its fleet modernization program, the budget carrier announced Monday.

PH competitiveness gains hinge on faster reforms, digital push

The Philippines’ rise to 47th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook marks a notable step forward, but sustaining the momentum will depend on deeper structural reforms, stronger institutions, and accelerated digitalization of government services, according to the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).

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Villar Group, DOTr to sign deal to inlock LRT-1 Cavite Extension’s Las Piñas Station site

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Villar Group are set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement on September 10, 2026, a key step toward securing access to a critical property needed for the Las Piñas station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.

Regional monitor affirms PH economic resilience in high-level BSP talks

The Philippine economy continues to show strong stability despite global headwinds, backed by steady trade, cash remittances, and a well-capitalized banking system, according to the latest review by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Tech gives Philippine MSMEs bigger shot at growth

Technology is giving Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more ways to raise productivity, reach customers beyond their local markets, and scale without the heavy investment in physical infrastructure traditionally required for expansion.

Cebu Pacific leads PH domestic, international air travel in 1H 2026

Amid modest overall air travel growth and geopolitical pressures on demand, Cebu Pacific has secured its standing as the country’s top airline in both domestic and international passenger markets for the first half of 2026—an important milestone for travelers and shippers relying on reliable, far-reaching air connectivity across and beyond the country.
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