Electric vehicle (EV) momentum is accelerating in the Philippines, with BYD Philippines doubling down on expansion as it banks on rising consumer interest, stronger sales and a cost-driven value proposition.
The government is aiming to fully settle its remaining obligations under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program by 2027, according to Ceferino Rodolfo, managing head of the Board of Investments.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said fuel prices will go down next week, with minimum rollbacks estimated at ₱4.43 per liter for gasoline, ₱20.89 for diesel, and ₱8.50 for kerosene.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said all remaining ASEAN energy meetings for 2026 will be held virtually to save costs and use resources more efficiently.
Nestlé Philippines has committed nearly P500 million to expand its manufacturing facility for Chuckie chocolate drink in Tanauan City, Batangas, marking a major move to scale up output and respond to rising consumer demand.
Filinvest Group has rolled out two key energy efficiency initiatives: an EV charging station at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa City, and broader availability of its high-efficiency district cooling systems for companies outside its portfolio.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) are rolling out urgent financing and recovery measures to help farmers and fisherfolk overcome hardships brought by recent habagat and typhoons.