The Philippines’ plan to introduce nuclear power will depend less on installed-capacity targets than on whether proposed projects can deliver affordable electricity, meet local demand, and satisfy stringent safety requirements, nuclear and energy experts said.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are considering extending the RAPID Growth Project to complete outstanding investments and strengthen rural enterprises before the initiative’s scheduled closure in mid-2027.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking legislative support for a tax reform package that would increase workers’ take-home pay, reduce tax pressures on micro and small businesses, and channel revenues from health-related taxes into essential public services.
Visa has partnered with USSC Money Services (UMSI), the Department of Tourism, and local governments to roll out digital payment services across Siargao, just in time for the island’s first World Surf League Championship Tour.