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“Optimize use of existing coal-fired infrastructure”

Coal-fired power plants will continue to provide the base load upon which electrical grids in the Philippines will provide in the next forty years unless a new power source is found, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

“Taking care of reserve system key to ensuring uninterrupted power during La Nina”

The Department of Energy supports a prompt lifting of the mandate suspending the payment of billions of pesos worth of electricity generated by companies...

Discounted rice sale of only P29 a kilo muster NFA Council approval

The National Food Authority (NFA) Council is selling aging buffer rice stocks via the various Kadiwa rolling stores for only P29 a kilo. 

Rice, corn output seen lower in 2Q on El Nino impact—PSA estimates

Rice and corn production is projected to have dropped in the second quarter, with water shortage caused by El Nino reducing both yield and areas cultivated for the important grains, the latest estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. 

Four-month remittances aggregate $12 billion

The personal remittances of overseas Filipinos, an important source of foreign exchange for the Philippines, grew by 2.8 percent in the first four months this year to USD 12.01 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported on Monday.

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DA backs hog raisers with import restrictions and tariff reform support 

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.

Fuel prices split again: gasoline drops while diesel spikes 

Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.

DigiPlus plans up to 60 new games next year, pushes local content and original franchises 

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.

Analog TV in Mega Manila to shut down November 22

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has confirmed analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila will officially cease on November 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to digital TV. Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the target date is firm, and that television networks have been preparing public service announcements and information materials to help people get ready for the change.

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