All revved up, nowhere to go
There is a familiar sound in Philippine policymaking: an engine idling in neutral. It is neither progress nor collapse, just the quiet waste of momentum.
This is where the government’s automotive incentive programs now stand. RACE and CARS were meant to strengthen local vehicle assembly, yet both remain stalled by delays, budget constraints, and unpaid commitments.
First Balfour collects 6 tons of plastic waste for recycling
First Balfour, Inc., the construction and engineering arm of the Lopez Group, has collected more than six tons of reusable plastic waste for recycling through its partnership with The Plastic Flamingo Philippines (PLAF).
Metro Manila water rates to rise next year
Metro Manila water rates will increase starting next year, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System–Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) said on Monday. The adjustments are meant to reflect changes in taxes and environmental charges.
Fuel prices mixed this week
The various fuel retailers will raise gasoline prices by P0.20 per liter starting Tuesday morning, while prices of diesel and kerosene will be cut by P0.20 per liter.
ICTSI expansion to boost Rio port capacity by over 70%
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) will invest R$948 million to expand and modernize the Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro from 2025 to 2029.
