ACEN Corp. said Wednesday that affiliated joint venture IBV ACEN Renewables Asia Pte. Ltd. is nearing completion of its investment assessment for solar projects in Malaysia, valued at $13 million. This development signals the company's expansion into new markets and strengthens its commitment to renewable energy.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to explore the use of hybrid solar and wind energy systems for sustainable power in underserved and unserved areas across the Philippines.
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has handed over a 60 kilowatt-peak (kWp) on-grid hybrid photovoltaic system to the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Raslag Corp., a Pampanga-based renewable energy corporation listed on the stock exchange, said Monday its board approved several contracts for the development of its fourth solar farm, the 35.2-megaWatt-peak Raslag 4.
P&A Grant Thornton (Punongbayan and Araullo) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to boost knowledge-sharing and capability-building programs for PEZA staff, registered firms, and ecozone industry stakeholders.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently hosted an immersive learning session to help suppliers better understand its procurement process, encouraging more participation and ensuring fair competition. Held on July 22 and 23, 2026, the event gathered over 170 participants who took part in simulation exercises to get familiar with bidding procedures and compliance rules.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is advancing import substitution efforts by supporting Basic Necessity Inc., a Filipino-owned firm building a state-of-the-art enoki mushroom facility in Silang, Cavite. This fully private-sector-funded venture aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goals: localize key industries, grow agro-industry, create jobs, and ensure steady access to affordable, nutritious food.
Ube has captured the world’s imagination—once a familiar backyard crop in Filipino homes, this purple yam now appears in cheesecakes in New York, croissants in Paris, and lattes in Sydney. But to turn viral popularity into lasting success, the Philippines needs more than buzz; it needs better ube. That is exactly what scientists at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) set out to find.