The Department of Energy (DOE) is rolling out a one-stop-shop permitting process for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stakeholders in Palawan from 11 to 15 August, allowing same-day issuance of License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Compliance (COC) for applicants with complete requirements.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is set to join the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) on 18 August, replacing Bloomberry Resorts Corp., according to an announcement by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
PLDT Inc. announced a 43 percent drop in cable theft and vandalism-related incidents in 1H 2025 compared to the same period last year, along with a 36 percent reduction in apprehended suspects. The telco attributed the decline to enhanced security strategies, including preemptive theft deterrence and tighter coordination with law enforcement, local governments, and national agencies such as the CICC and NTSC.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo, as well as their products and by-products, from France and Italy following confirmed outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of the Gokongwei Group, posted a 7 percent rise in net income to ₱3.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from ₱3.18 billion year-on-year. The increase was driven by resilient performance across its investment and development portfolios, along with disciplined financial management.
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.