The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.
The Philippines saw the trade deficit for agricultural goods trade narrowed in May, as exports of farm goods rise and the value of imports declined during the period.
The total volume of rice the Philippines will import in the first quarter is likely to be significantly lower compared to the same period in 2024, as local farmers begin the harvest season and traders hold off on imports, awaiting further softening of global prices.
The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the temporary waiver of delivery service charges for energy storage systems during declared national energy emergencies.
First Gen Corp. has disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that Indonesian company PT Barito Renewables Energy submitted an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp. for around $5 billion.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed updated regulations for credit rating firms to boost transparency, credibility, and investor confidence in the Philippine corporate bond market.
The Department of Energy has completed revisions to the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to nuclear and radiological incidents.