DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, posted a strong first-half performance, with new online games helping drive net income 61 percent higher to P8.4 billion.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has unveiled a new digital platform, the “PAGCOR Guarantee” website, aimed at helping the public verify the legitimacy of online gaming providers amid a rising number of fraudulent operators.
The rapid evolution of the gaming industry fueled a sharp rise in earnings for the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., as surging revenues from electronic gaming more than offset earnings lost due to the government’s decision to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
Data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in June shows that Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) holding the largest share of the power generation market at 24.30 percent, equivalent to 6.85 million kilowatts.
The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) has welcomed new guidelines from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) that closes a regulatory loophole affecting imports of sugar-based feedstocks for bioethanol production.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to protect the Ifugao Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from threats including climate change, aging infrastructure, and shifting farming practices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led an assessment visit to Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces over the weekend to review conditions and consult with local farmers and officials.