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Metro Manila in ’State of Calamity’ due to Southwest Monsoon, Typhoon Carina induced floods

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 to invest P82 billion in 5 new steel plants across the Philippines

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 Marcos bans all POGOs, tells PAGCOR to wind down licenses by year end

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.

Ayala, Gokongwei in talks for airline partnership after banks’ merger

The Ayala and Gokongwei groups appear to be looking at extending their partnership in banking to other business interests.

El Niño-driven temperature spikes seen boosting Meralco sales 8.7 percent higher in 1H

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) over the weekend projected sales in the first six months growing 8.7 percent higher compared to last year.

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PEZA, Oman target investments across four strategic industries

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) have identified four priority industries for deeper investment cooperation, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and position their economic zones as complementary gateways to regional markets.

Davao durian shipped to Oman in new trial export

The Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that 56 boxes of Davao durian, weighing 1.08 metric tons and worth around P183,000 ($3,000), have been sent to Oman. The shipment from Engseng Food Products of Davao City is bound for Jeel Almaaly International in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.

Petron net income drops 28% on high oil costs

Petron Corp. reported a 28 percent fall in first-half net income to P3.8 billion from P5.3 billion a year earlier, the company said Tuesday. The decline was mainly due to Middle East tensions pushing crude, import and freight costs higher. Dubai crude averaged $91 a barrel, up 27 percent year-on-year.

Singapore’s USEL eyes Philippine logistics, data center investments

Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Limited (USEL) is exploring investments in logistics parks and data centers in the Philippines, underscoring growing foreign interest in sectors benefiting from the country's expanding digital economy and infrastructure buildout.

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