The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has cleared a major milestone, approving investments worth P207.577 billion from January to November, surpassing last year’s P201.55 billion tally. The approvals cover 281 new and expansion projects, marking a 2.99-percent increase in investment value and an 18-percent jump in project count from 239 in 2024.
First Balfour Inc., the Lopez Group’s construction and engineering arm, celebrated its 56th anniversary with the 6th First Balfour Football Cup, drawing a record 18 teams—nearly triple the number from its inaugural 2019 tournament.
The National Food Authority (NFA) finally succeeded in auctioning off nearly 16,000 metric tons of aging rice on December 5, clearing much-needed space in its warehouses after months of unsuccessful attempts.
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (Mediatrix) in Batangas has partnered with Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital to expand access to advanced treatments and boost medical training in southern Luzon.