Range anxiety and steep upfront costs remain the biggest speed bumps to electric vehicle (EV) adoption among Philippine businesses, industry leaders said at the first B2B EV symposium hosted by VinFast Philippines last Friday, February 13, in Parañaque.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has flagged competition risks in the design of earlier Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) rounds, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to fine-tune its bidding framework as the government pushes to scale up renewable energy capacity.
Renewable power pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has cleared a major regulatory hurdle after receiving all five Certificates of Award from the Department of Energy for the projects it won under the Green Energy Auction 4 program.
Isuzu Philippines Corp. posted class-leading results at the 2025 Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run, with the D-MAX and mu-X recording top fuel efficiency figures in their respective categories under real-world highway conditions.
Light Fuels Corp., the retail fuel subsidiary of listed Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP), has been recognized as an Outstanding Liquid Fuels Retail Outlet by the Department of Energy Visayas Field Office, highlighting the company’s consistent compliance with regulatory standards covering product quality, safety protocols, operational discipline, and customer service.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Davao-based Abante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have shipped 32,000 fresh young coconuts (buko) to Monrovia, Liberia, marking a milestone that could unlock new West African export opportunities for Philippine agriculture.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed three community water supply systems in Barangay Datal Anggas, providing over 1,000 households across three sitios with direct access to clean, potable water.
Citi expects 2026 to mark a record year for investment banking across Southeast Asia, as accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), artificial intelligence-related financing and capital-market fundraising drive deal activity, with the Philippines among markets accessing international debt investors.
Ten public health and tobacco control organizations have urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen enforcement of restrictions on nicotine product promotions, alleging repeated violations involving IQOS and ZYN sponsorships of entertainment and cultural events.