Aboitiz, DOE, NPC join forces for nuclear site studies
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aboitiz Power Corp. and the National Power Corp. (NPC) to conduct comprehensive studies on potential nuclear power plant sites across the Philippines, including the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).
Public scooping set for Surigao coal mining project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public scoping on June 2, 2026, for a proposed coal mining project in Lingig, Surigao del Sur.
Ayala, CP Axtra expand Makro’s reach
The Ayala Group has signed a cooperation deal with Thailand’s CP Axtra to improve Makro malls in Thailand, combining Ayala’s property expertise with CP Axtra’s retail network.
PEZA woos Australian firms, expansions accelerate
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is stepping up its push to position the Philippines as a regional digital services and innovation hub, using the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne as a platform to court fresh Australian investments while securing expansion commitments from existing locators.
DA, NFA secure milling services in Bicol to boost palay purchases, food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Food Authority (NFA) have contracted six rice millers in Albay and Sorsogon to process over 114,000 bags of palay into roughly 74,600 bags of rice. Worth P19.1 million, the project aims to expand government rice reserves, free warehouse space, and support the low-cost rice program amid rising inflation.
