SEC’s Lim sees stable regulation as key to closing investment gap
SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said he considers stable regulation, continuity of operations, and upholding ESG (environmental, social, and governance)...
Shrinking export industry points to need for more gov’t support, Philexport says
THE declining number of exporters reflects the need for more financial and technical support, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said.
“We have always been...
Gov’t gets 2 bids to revive aging Agus-Pulangi hydro complex
TWO ENERGY COMPANIES have submitted unsolicited proposals to rehabilitate the Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex in Mindanao, a decades-old asset that supplies a significant share of...
Resistant varieties may curb corn pest infestation in Cagayan Valley — DA
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it is counting on pest-resistant varieties to arrest Cagayan Valley’s fall armyworm (FAW) infestation, allocating over P650 million for seed procurement and distribution to local farmers.
Philippine agencies hit 94.4% cash-use rate as budget scrutiny intensifies
PHILIPPINE government agencies posted a 94.4% cash-use rate as of end-October, slightly above last year’s pace despite heightened scrutiny over graft-tainted flood control projects...
Panasonic invests P3B to expand domestic manufacturing in PHL
PANASONIC Manufacturing Philippines Corp. has registered P3 billion worth of projects with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as it moves to expand operations...
Marcos cuts 2025 property taxes for power producers to avert fiscal, energy risks
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ordered a reduction of real property taxes on independent power producers (IPP) for 2025, warning that full assessments...
Philippine Energy dep’t reviewing renewable energy agreements to boost project rollout
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is reviewing renewable energy (RE) projects awarded under the open and competitive selection process (OCSP) to accelerate development and...
DA gunning for better rice varieties after global recognition of dinorado
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is “challenging scientists” at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to produce better rice varieties and outdo...
Tatak Pinoy strategy may boost Philippine manufacturing amid factory slump
THE PHILIPPINE government is leaning on its so-called Tatak Pinoy strategy, including a push for local procurement, to revive domestic manufacturing after factory activity hit a four-year low in November, officials said.
Philippine cybersecurity sector seeks unified approach
THE PHILIPPINE cybersecurity industry is urging government and private-sector players to move away from reactive, fragmented policies and adopt consistent standards and resilient infrastructure...
‘Significantly lower’ export targets due out soon
THE Export Development Council (EDC) is set to release new targets for the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) this week, which will likely be...