Investing in creativity pays billions back
Congress must treat funding for the creative industries as an investment—not an expense—because it will return billions of pesos in future dividends, Negros Occidental Rep. Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez said, pressing lawmakers to rethink budget priorities for one of the country’s strongest economic performers.
PE2, Climate Change Commission plan joint push on energy efficiency
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) and the Climate Change Commission (CCC) have met to discuss working together to help the Department of Energy promote energy efficiency as a key climate change strategy.
SEC adopts new sustainability reporting rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) on sustainability disclosures, aligning local reporting with international standards.
DOE says Terra Solar’s first phase on track for early 2026 completion
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the first 364 megawatts (MW) of the Terra Solar project is on track to be completed by the first quarter of 2026, following progress in its connection to the power grid.
Fuel prices seen rising this week
Fuel prices are expected to go up this week, mainly for diesel, according to industry and government officials.
