The Makati Business Club (MBC) on Monday welcomed the signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying the new budget marks a clear step up from recent fiscal plans, particularly in its focus on education, agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The Philippines put more than USD20 billion worth of infrastructure and industrial projects before about 600 local and foreign investors, seeking to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) from a development blueprint into a pipeline of fundable deals.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called for stronger ASEAN-India collaboration Wednesday at the Ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, warning that geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and volatile farm input costs threaten regional food supplies.
Twenty-nine Luzon and Visayas electric cooperatives have secured long-term power supply agreements (PSAs) with six generation firms, ensuring stable electricity for millions, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced Thursday.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recognized the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) support in addressing electricity theft as it pledged to sustain efforts to reduce system losses, particularly non-technical losses arising from illegal connections and power pilferage.