Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. showcased Philippine mangoes at the “Serbisyo Caravan” held October 12 in Rome, highlighting their growing international appeal and the country’s export ambitions.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has placed its crews on full alert as Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) continues to sweep across Luzon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to areas within its franchise.
The joint venture of Leighton Asia and First Balfour has begun construction on a vital component of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the country’s largest railway project.
Globe Telecom reported an 18 percent decrease in total fiber cut incidents in the first half of 2025, citing strengthened network resiliency measures, tighter security protocols, and deeper collaboration with communities and local government units (LGUs).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to finalize by 2027 the bidding mode for the privatization of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3)’s operations and maintenance (O&M) contract.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.
Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on Monday, after 255 lawmakers endorsed the complaint resolution that will be transmitted to the Senate for trial. The total was more than double the minimum requirement of 106 votes and 40 higher than the 215 votes that backed a largely similar complaint last year, which was later stopped by the Supreme Court from proceeding to a Senate trial. During Monday’s vote, 26 lawmakers voted against the impeachment resolution, while nine abstained. Duterte was impeached over allegations of unexplained wealth, betrayal of public trust, graft, and misuse of confidential funds. The vote came shortly after a change in leadership in the Senate.
ACEN Corp. said its Australian subsidiary, Yindjibarndi Energy Corp. (YEC), has secured financial close for the Jinbi solar project in the Pilbara region, allowing construction to begin.
The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), the Philippines’ flagship trilateral infrastructure initiative with the US and Japan, is gaining momentum with seven new international partners, signaling growing global confidence in the country’s role as an Indo-Pacific investment hub.