The Philippines is poised to lose its position as one of the top three banana exporters in the world, with projections showing the country will fall to fourth place in 2024.
In a move aimed at supporting the government’s economic agenda, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has remitted P107.23 billion to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), reinforcing the government's efforts to drive economic growth through major infrastructure and social programs.
In a call for continued collaboration on key financial innovations, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Friday night led the annual reception for the banking community at the BSP Complex in Fort San Antonio Abad, Manila.
Bank lending and domestic liquidity saw notable growth in November, signaling a resilient financial environment as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to manage the balance between economic expansion and financial stability.
Megawide Construction Corp. has officially received the Notice of Award from the Province of Cavite for its bid to build the long-awaited Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Stonepeak-backed data center operator, has partnered with the Philippines’ top renewable energy provider, First Gen Corp., to power its flagship NARRA1 data center with hydroelectric energy. The agreement marks a pivotal move in advancing green digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued 40 show cause orders (SCOs) to 37 power generation companies (gencos), for failing to submit complete fuel data for the 2022 audit period—raising serious implications for transparency, cost recovery, and regulatory compliance in the domestic power sector.
The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) remitted P377.51 million to communities hosting its power facilities in 2024, delivering vital support through government-mandated benefit programs.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a national initiative to collect and recycle campaign materials following the conclusion of the country's midterm elections, with implications for long-term waste management policy.