The government is ramping up efforts to modernize its maritime security forces, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) opening bidding for the acquisition of 40 fast patrol crafts (FPCs) worth P25.75 billion for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced over the weekend accelerated plans for a major agri-logistics hub in Pampanga, with corporate and inter-agency support from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC), signaling a significant commercial pivot in the country’s agricultural infrastructure strategy.

Boutique property developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) reported a 102 percent increase in net income for 2024, reaching ₱376.8 million, up from ₱186.3 million the previous year.