The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday that the ₱3.12-billion Davao River (Bucana) Bridge Project is on pace for early completion by November this year, ahead of its original late-2025 target, marking a key milestone in the government’s flagship infrastructure initiative.
Australia is stepping up its economic engagement with the Philippines, launching a new business mission on March 18 focused on high-impact industries poised to drive the next wave of bilateral growth.
Australian Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite visited the Philippines on Wednesday to lead a business mission aimed at boosting trade and investment between Australia and Southeast Asia.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is closely watching the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as it prepares for its monetary policy meeting on April 23, 2026.
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday announced the installation of three transformers at the Calangatan Switching Station in Oriental Mindoro to improve electricity service on the island.