The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing for a “green lane” system for public works contractors, aiming to speed up infrastructure delivery and rebuild confidence in government spending.
The government’s Green Lane initiative has certified 233 high-impact projects worth P6.14 trillion as of January 31, 2026, underscoring an aggressive push to fast-track large, job-generating investments, according to Board of Investments data.
Spotlight Power Inc. has broken ground on its P1.95-billion, 49.9-megawatt Mabini solar project in Barangay San Pedro, Mabini, Pangasinan, citing the government’s Green Lane initiative for significantly accelerating development.
The government’s Green Lane program has cleared a massive P6.11 trillion worth of investments to date, with renewable energy (RE) projects dominating the fast-tracked pipeline, according to the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI).
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has more than doubled the Philippines’ minimum access volume (MAV) for corn to 500,000 metric tons (MT) in 2026, allowing additional imports in a bid to ease feed costs and limit potential increases in pork and poultry prices.
Ayala Corporation’s healthcare arm AC Health and US-based healthcare operator Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) are planning a flagship hospital campus in Pasig City, a proposed investment that could help keep more Filipinos’ healthcare spending in the country by expanding access to advanced medical treatments locally.
Metro Manila’s condominium market continues to grapple with persistent oversupply as buyers withdraw from purchases when monthly payments jump sharply upon transitioning from developer financing to bank loans.
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has expanded its pickup truck lineup with the launch of the D-MAX LS 4x2 AT, offering the new variant at an introductory price of P1.549 million until December 31, 2026.