The cost of power obtained from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Luzon and the Visayas thus far this month trended up, according to the independent electricity market operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
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Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a national council to fast-track artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, coordinate government initiatives, and attract investments in the emerging technology, while addressing risks to jobs and workers.
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.