The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit widened sharply in March as import growth continued to outpace exports, highlighting persistent supply constraints despite rising overall trade, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Determined to retain its lead as the Philippines’ top battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand, VinFast is pursuing a parallel ambition: becoming the country’s foremost provider of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a modest 2 percent increase in core net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P11.4 billion from P11.17 billion in the same period last year.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) says it is preparing a sustainable mining plan as it seeks to continue operating the Semirara coal resource in Antique, even as the government moves ahead with a bidding process for the site.