The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is asking Congress for stronger budget support to keep an estimated P18 billion investment pipeline moving, warning that a sharp funding cut could undermine the economic zone’s ability to attract investors.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is stepping up its bid to transform Aurora into the country's next Pacific gateway, seeking government support to prepare four big-ticket infrastructure projects for private investment.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is urging ASEAN to expand its next generation of ports and industrial hubs along the Pacific coast, saying the shift would strengthen regional supply chains, improve trade connectivity, and reduce reliance on traditional maritime chokepoints.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured investment pledges worth P18 billion in less than three years, underscoring growing investor interest in the eastern seaboard ecozone as the government pushes to diversify growth centers and strengthen national economic resilience.
Investment promotion agencies have welcomed the newly approved 2026 Strategic Investment Priorities Plan (SIPP), saying it positions the Philippines to compete for high-value investments in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and other industries expected to drive future economic growth.
Central banks around the world must prepare to seize both the opportunities and navigate the challenges brought by artificial intelligence while upholding their key missions of keeping prices steady and financial systems secure.
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. (STI Holdings) grew its consolidated assets by 10 percent to P18.69 billion in the financial year ended June 2026, as strong tertiary enrollment and continued investments in campus infrastructure and education technology supported its financial performance.
Monde Nissin Corp. has reduced its 2026 capital expenditure budget to P5.4 billion from about P6.5 billion, prioritizing a new biscuit manufacturing plant in Northern Luzon as it navigates softer noodle volumes and intensifying competition from premium imports.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has stepped up its drive to keep electricity supply steady, issuing 24 show cause orders to 13 power generation companies whose facilities repeatedly went offline beyond allowed limits. Released on October 14, 2026, these orders require the firms to submit verified explanations on why their units exceeded the allowable equivalent unplanned outage limits set under existing reliability rules.