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GWEC backs offshore wind for PH energy security

Offshore wind is a long-term investment—not a quick fix—for the Philippines’ energy challenges, but one that can strengthen energy security, economic resilience, and domestic industry, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.

Fuel prices jump sharply; some oil firms drop staggered increases

Fuel prices are set to rise sharply this week, with Jetti Petroleum Corp. announcing a one-time increase starting Tuesday. Gasoline prices will go up by ₱8 per liter, while diesel will increase by ₱18 per liter. The company said it can no longer spread adjustments over several days and will implement the hike all at once.

Jollibee Group expands jobs for seniors, PWDs in Baguio

 The Jollibee Group has expanded its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City Government.

TPB, AIM graduate first batch of tourism market intelligence program

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of its Market Intelligence Learning and Training Program (MILTP) at AIM’s Fuller Hall.

PSALM plans sale of Ilocos Sur hydro plant by Q3

State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) is preparing to privatize the 70-megawatt Bakun hydroelectric power plant in Ilocos Sur by the third quarter of 2026.

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Lawmaker urges urgent shift to E15 fuel blend to cut costs, save sugar industry

A Negros Occidental lawmaker is pushing for an immediate increase in the country’s ethanol-blended fuel from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), calling it a “practical and timely” solution to rising fuel prices and the worsening crisis in the sugar sector.

Mead Johnson relocates to Uptown Bonifacio hub

Mead Johnson, a United Kingdom-based nutrition company, is relocating its Philippine headquarters to Uptown Bonifacio in Taguig City, underscoring continued demand for premium office space from multinational firms.

Nickel Asia subsidiary provides P4.44M for Bataan power line expansion

Jobin-SQM Inc. (JSI), part of Nickel Asia Corp.’s clean energy unit Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), has handed over P4.44 million to the Peninsula Electric Cooperative (Penelco) to fund the expansion of power lines in Bataan.

Solar irrigation brings big savings to CamSur farmers

Farmers in Camarines Sur now have a more affordable and reliable way to water their crops after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over P332 million worth of solar-powered irrigation systems.
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