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China wind farm equipment manufacturers look to seal $4-billion investment bid by yearend

The Board of Investments (BOI) is sanguine on the successful conclusion of negotiations with two Chinese wind farm equipment and component manufacturers who look to invest $2 billion each in their proposal to make the Philippines a manufacturing hub.

Treasury bill yields continue to rise despite bid rejections

Yields on Treasury bills (T-bills) were higher at the auction held Monday, with the Bureau of Treasury allowing the average rate of the 91-day treasury paper to top 6.00 percent. 

Six-month net oil import bill down 17% to $8.16B

The country's net oil import bill in the first six months this year eased 17 percent to only $8.16 billion from last year's $9.84 billion, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

DOTr rejects NAIA consortium member bid to own equity above 20%

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has thumbed down the request of participating airline-related entities to own more equity than allowed at present at the consortium proposing to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for P170.6 billion 

Philippines to recruit ‘cyber warriors’ for online defense

The Philippine military is creating a cyber command to improve defences against almost daily cyber attacks and will relax recruitment rules to ensure it can attract online experts, the chief of the armed forces said on Thursday.

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Exporters reject US forced labor allegations

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. has pushed back against allegations that Philippine exports are linked to forced labor, warning that a proposed US tariff increase could unfairly penalize compliant businesses and workers.

NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.

DA targets August start for new FMR projects

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

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