Rural electrification rate seen at 94% by end-2026
STATE-RUN National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it is hoping to energize 94% of rural households by the end of 2026 with the availability of...
Exporters warn of industry closures, seek more government funding
THE PHILIPPINE Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said urgent government intervention is needed as more of its members shut down, citing the absence of financing.
“Philexport...
Finland to expand skilled-worker hiring from PHL
FINNISH companies are looking to hire more skilled workers from the Philippines to plug gaps in its aging demographic profile, a Finnish recruiter said.
“Filipinos...
Meat importers seek expansion of pork MAV to allow new entrants
MEAT IMPORTERS said the Department of Agriculture (DA) needs to raise the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports, in order to allow more...
PEZA steadies investor confidence amid shifting economy
BY Margaux A. Advincula
The Philippines remains open for business, and Filipino talent continues to support investors in creating value.
Foreign rice suppliers warned against raising prices in PHL
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) warned foreign rice suppliers that a strong domestic harvest could upset any plans they may have of raising prices...
Economic impact of typhoons seen as ‘small, temporary’
NATURAL DISASTERS such as typhoons that bring flooding and landslides pose minimal and temporary risks to the Philippines’ economic growth, Capital Economics said.
Senior Asia...
Farm extension services need 20,000 more agriculturists — DA
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it needs around 20,000 more agriculturists to adequately staff its extension system and improve support for farmers.
ADB, WB to jointly support 20 projects across region
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) will jointly support more than 20 projects in partner countries, with the first two...
Rice farmers expect irrigation delays to be costly
A DECISION by the National Irrigation Administration’s Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System (UPRIIS) to postpone the release of irrigation water to March 2026...
Transport dep’t to set up services at Clark airport targeting manufacturers
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it signed an agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to enhance services for Industrial, Manufacturing,...
Laguna data center expected to boost cloud, AI investments
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the opening in Laguna of the ML1 Data Center will help service the country’s growing digital...