The government on Wednesday declared a state of calamity in Metro Manila, the country’s capital and economic hub, in response to widespread flooding caused by intense rainfall from Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon.
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., a major Philippine steel producer, unveiled its plan to build five new steel plants across the country costing P82 billion it projects will boost domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependency, and foster economic growth.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the Philippine Gaming and Amusements Corp. to stop all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations amid their illicit activities, and instructed other agencies to find jobs for those who would be displaced by the end of POGO ventures in the country.
D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc., a listed integrated property developer, posted stronger earnings in 2025 as stable rental income and improving residential sales lifted results, underscoring the growing maturity of its flagship Aseana City estate.
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Thursday, March 11, it is scrapping three planned electric vehicle models for North America in a dramatic strategy reset that could saddle the Japanese automaker with losses of up to JPU2.5 trillion (around USD16–billion).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned domestic shipping lines against imposing steep passenger fare hikes, signaling tighter oversight from regulators led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is plotting a major leap into the regional cruise tourism market with plans to build a dedicated cruise ship terminal worth about P10 billion, an investment that also coincides with renewed shipbuilding activity and expanding container operations in the port hub.