Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may unintentionally accelerate Southeast Asia’s shift toward renewable energy, as governments confront the economic risks of heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels.
ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, reported a sharp drop in net income for 2025 as weaker power prices, weather disruptions, and asset impairments weighed on earnings despite strong growth in renewable energy output.
Holcim Philippines Inc. is accelerating its move toward cleaner manufacturing through a strategic partnership with regional renewable energy platform Peak Energy, aimed at advancing decarbonization across its cement operations.
The government’s Green Lane program has cleared a massive P6.11 trillion worth of investments to date, with renewable energy (RE) projects dominating the fast-tracked pipeline, according to the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI).
The Manila Electric Co., the country largest power distributor better known as Meralco, has launched a Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to secure 200 megaWatts of baseload renewable energy capacity, strengthening compliance with its Renewable Portfolio Standards obligations and signaling fresh momentum for green power procurement.
Four Universal Robina Corporation brands lead the pack in the 2026 Brand Footprint report: Great Taste, C2, Piattos, and Nissin Noodles all rank among the country’s most chosen food and beverage picks, with C2 and Nissin showing clear growth momentum.
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is calling for coordinated regulatory reforms across Southeast Asia to reduce business compliance costs, improve government efficiency and make the region more attractive to investors, as ASEAN economies face pressure to strengthen competitiveness and ease cross-border trade.
Congress has been reminded that the national budget is not a wish list, a political buffet, or an ATM where lawmakers can increase the withdrawal limit simply because the money looks lonely.
The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is moving to tighten oversight of private port facilities following a Supreme Court ruling affirming its exclusive regulatory authority within the freeport and its expansion areas, as rising vessel traffic adds urgency to the implementation of a unified framework.