Tariff truce sparks Philippine garments export sprint
Philippine apparel exporters are racing against time, scrambling to squeeze shipments into a fleeting 150-day window after the US trimmed newly imposed tariffs from 19 percent to as low as 10 percent, or potentially 15 percent.
Taiwan travel boost buoys Philippine tourism
The Philippines is entering 2026 with rising confidence in the Taiwan market after closing 2025 with stronger visitor numbers, signaling fresh momentum in one of Asia’s most hotly contested outbound segments.
Leviste puts 16% stake in MGen Renewable Energy up for sale to foreign investor
Meralco Power Gen Corp. (MGen) announced that Batangas First District Congressman Leandro Leviste is offering his remaining stake in MGen Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. to a foreign investor.
P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost
State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.
DOE mandates energy storage for bigger renewable projects to boost grid reliability
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular aimed at encouraging wider adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) across the country.
