The sustained push to incorporate nuclear energy into the country's power generation mix is gaining momentum, with recent partnerships between the government, local academe, and U.S.-based organizations.

D&L Industries Inc. (DNL), through its subsidiary Chemrez Technologies Inc., is assessing the construction of a second biodiesel plant to align with government plans to raise the biodiesel blend from 3 percent to 4 percent by 1 October this year.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has earned Level 3 certification at the Philippine Quality Awards (PQA) for Mastery in Quality Management, becoming the first national government agency to achieve the distinction, excluding government-owned corporations, state universities, colleges, and state hospitals.