Third microgrid bid round set with new rules to attract investors
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will launch the third round of the competitive selection process (CSP) for microgrid system providers (MGSPs) at the end of the month, targeting 71 lots across 167 unserved and underserved areas in the Philippines.
Vista Land grows 1Q profit 5% on steady real estate sales
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the property development arm of the Villar Group, reported a 5 percent increase in first-quarter net income to ₱3.39 billion, up from ₱3.22 billion a year earlier, reflecting stable financial performance and continued market demand across its real estate segments.
Storm belt inflicts P12M damage on rice, corn, livestock
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that damage to the agriculture sector from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has surged to P12.25 million, significantly rising from P1.18 million on May 22.
Samar fuel supply unhindered by bridge restrictions
The Department of Energy (DOE) has assured continued fuel deliveries to Samar and surrounding regions despite new logistical challenges posed by a 3-metric ton (MT) weight restriction on the San Juanico Bridge, a critical link between Leyte and Samar. The restriction effectively prevents standard fuel tankers—typically weighing 19–20 MT—from using the bridge, prompting a major shift in fuel logistics.
Pangilinan backs EDSA rehab with free access on Connector Road
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has expressed its readiness to open the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road toll-free to the public in support of easing traffic during the major EDSA rehabilitation project scheduled to start next month.
