P15.66-billion solar project in Surigao del Sur set for public consult
A proposed P15.66 billion solar power facility in Barobo, Surigao del Sur will undergo public scoping on June 9, 2026, as announced by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB). Developer Apolaki Four Inc. will present project details to the community and stakeholders during the consultation.
Exports extend winning run as DTI ramps up support
The Philippines' export sector is proving surprisingly resilient in an increasingly uncertain global economy, posting its 16th straight month of growth and giving trade officials fresh reason to double down on programs aimed at helping local exporters compete abroad.
Vietnamese president in landmark visit to Manila
Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm arrived in Manila on Sunday for a historic state visit aimed at deepening political, economic, and security ties between the Philippines and Vietnam as both countries navigate an increasingly complex regional landscape.
Japanese tech giant commits P25B expansion
Japanese electronics manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi Inc. is pouring another P25 billion into its Philippine operations, reinforcing the country's position in the global semiconductor supply chain and creating an estimated 3,000 new jobs.
LPG stockpile arrives in Batangas, securing supply
The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) confirmed that the 21,000 metric ton liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) procured by the government arrived last Saturday at the South Pacific Inc. Terminal in Calaca, Batangas, for storage at the CISC Industrial Park. Sourced from Enterprise Port in Texas, USA, and secured through Trafigura Pte. Ltd. last April 2026, the shipment contains equal parts propane and butane.
