As the Philippines intensifies efforts to contain African Swine Fever (ASF), global pork supply chains are adjusting, and Belgian exporters are positioning themselves as a dependable alternative source for the local market.
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.
Listed energy firm Aboitiz Power Corp. said it has moved to fully acquire Ubay Solar Corp., strengthening its push to expand its renewable energy footprint in the Visayas.
Farm gate prices of palay posted a modest recovery in November, offering some relief to rice farmers after months of sharp declines. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the national average palay price rose to P16.92 per kilo, up 6.5 percent from P15.89 in October.