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Philippine, US forge multi-billion AI hub deal

The Philippines and the US are moving full steam ahead on the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City, aiming to secure billions in long-term AI and tech investments that transcend political cycles.

Clay-court chess match cuts short Eala’s Strasbourg appearance 

Alex Eala arrived at the Strasbourg Open looking sharp, fearless, and very much at home on clay. For one set, she looked like she might also be leaving with a quick victory and somebody else’s confidence packed in her tennis bag.

T-Bill yields surge amid inflation, policy concerns 

Philippine Treasury bill yields climbed again at Monday’s auction, fueled by inflation concerns, tighter monetary policy expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties.

Sugar surplus grows as local demand weakens— PSMA

The Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) said the country currently has enough refined sugar supply, even as demand for locally produced sugar has weakened.

Visayas grid on yellow alert again amid power plant outages

The Visayas power grid was placed under yellow alert on Monday, marking the sixth alert for the region this month due to ongoing power plant outages and reduced electricity supply.

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$1-B Laguna Lake solar project seen as region’s largest

Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering has partnered with local developer SunAsia Energy for a $1-billion floating solar project at Laguna Lake, set to deliver 1,000 MW capacity as Southeast Asia’s biggest of its kind.

Remote households to gain reliable power from upcoming microgrid bidding

The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving forward with plans to bring electricity to more than 100,000 currently unenergized households across the Philippines, through an upcoming competitive bidding process for microgrid services.

DA pushes palm oil expansion to cut imports, boost economy and support cleaner fuels

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is leading a major drive to expand the palm oil industry, aiming to cut the country’s heavy reliance on imports and build a local supply base that can also serve as feedstock for cleaner fuels.

NDA, Negros Occidental university team up for 50-ha dairy farm to boost regional industry

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) and Central Philippines State University (CPSU) have partnered to develop a 50-hectare dairy stock farm in Barangay Camingawan here, aiming to strengthen production, breeding, research and training across the Negros Island Region.
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