The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is targeting up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Casiguran, Aurora, as it seeks to build the power infrastructure needed to attract manufacturers and accelerate industrialization in the province.
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is warning that further increases in excise taxes on cigarettes could accelerate the decline of the Philippines’ legitimate tobacco market, potentially creating more room for illicit cigarettes to expand.
The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure granting Bohol Light Company Inc. a fresh 25-year franchise to operate an electricity distribution system in Tagbilaran City.
Gilas Pilipinas did not just survive the 3x3 group stage at the Asian Games in Japan. It swept it, with both the men’s and women’s teams earning direct quarterfinal berths after unbeaten runs.