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National Treasury sets auctions for P45 billion in government securities

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) is scheduled to auction next week P45 billion worth of treasury bills and bonds to help fund the government’s spending program for this year.

Government rejects P2.5-billion MPTC direct negotiation offer for MCTEP

The Public Estates Authority Tollway Corp. (PEATC) on Friday rejected the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) offer to buy out the interest of the government in the Manila Cavite Toll Expressway Project (MCTEP) for only P2.5 billion. 

D&L Industries claims technologies to recycle single-use plastics

Listed D&L Industries Inc. said Friday after years of research and development, it can now claim to be the first and only company in the country to offer technologies which allow the recycling of single-use plastics and other products considered low-value or non-recyclable.

Growth across ASEAN 5 seen accelerated to 4.5 percent in latest WEO projections

Economic growth across the ASEAN 5, collectively measured in terms of the gross domestic product (GDP) and which includes the Philippines, were to accelerate from last year's 4.1 percent to 4.5 percent this year, according to calculations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the latest iteration of the World Economic Outlook projections.

“MPTC buyout offer to government stands, it’s dispute with PEATC notwithstanding”

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. on Tuesday said it remains interested in acquiring the government's stake at the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) even in the face of an ongoing dispute with its partner, the Public Estates Authority Tollway Corporation (PEATC), a unit of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).

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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.

PAL pitches Sydney winter escape as cool alternative to PH summer heat

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is encouraging Filipinos to trade the country’s sweltering temperatures and unpredictable weather for a crisp winter holiday in Sydney through its new “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign.

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