DA seeks stronger hydropower-agriculture link
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday called for stronger coordination between the country’s hydropower and agriculture plans, saying water-based energy projects can boost food security, support rural development, and help the Philippines hit its renewable-energy targets.
SEC proposes rule changes to boost REIT market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released proposed changes to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs), aiming to widen the types of real estate assets that can generate income for REIT portfolios and give companies more flexibility in how they operate.
Gov’t eyes over P100M from auction of seized luxury cars
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) says the government could earn more than ₱100 million from auctioning luxury vehicles seized from contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, who are linked to irregularities in flood-control projects.
ERC rejects additional commissioners, cites collaboration issues instead
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rejected proposals to increase its number of commissioners from five to nine, saying the move would not solve the agency’s current challenges.
No resurgence of ASF despite isolated case in Quezon City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) cases in the Philippines remain low, despite an isolated detection in Quezon City.
