Malampaya revenue proposed as buffer if gov’t forgoes fuel taxes
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the government needs to provide more incentives and legal protections for upstream oil and gas...
Gross gaming revenue up 6.39% at P396.14B led by online segment
GROSS GAMING REVENUE (GGR) generated by the gambling industry rose 6.39% in 2025 as the electronic and online gaming segment offset declining earnings from...
P5.27-B Aklan transmission project nearly complete
THE P5.27-billion transmission project that will strengthen reliable power delivery for Aklan province is 93.16% complete, according to the Department of Energy (DoE).
The Nabas-Caticlan-Boracay...
Budget release rate hits 67.6% in March
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it had released 67.6% of the 2026 national budget by the end of the first quarter.
According...
Energy crisis highlights urgency of nuclear transition — legislator
ADVOCATES of nuclear power said the Philippine vulnerability to disruptions of Middle East energy adds to the urgency of pursuing nuclear energy.
“For decades, we...
Low farmgate prices in 2025 seen behind decline in Q1 palay output
LOW FARMGATE PRICES in late 2025 gave farmers little incentive to plant, likely leading to a decline in first-quarter output of palay (unmilled rice), analysts said.
“The palay harvested...
Agri credit council announces freeze on farmer, fisherfolk loan payments
THE Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) said it will stop collecting loan payments from farmers and fisherfolk for one year, citing the need to...
SIPP draft approved by FIRB
THE Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) said it approved the revised Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which removes several activities from the list of...
Exporters support suspension of excise tax and VAT on fuel
THE Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said it supports the suspension of excise tax and value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, noting that the measure...
Sinlaku remains outside PAR; Local thunderstorms to affect country — PAGASA
The entry of Typhoon Sinlaku (international name) into the Philippine Area of Responsibility remains low, while localized thunderstorms are expected across the country on...
iPeople sees micro-credentials as a solution for PHL’s skills gap
Education firm iPeople, Inc., said micro-credentials can help bridge the skills gap in the Philippines and position Filipinos at the forefront of emerging roles...
DOST funds project for rapid detection of heavy metals in high-value crops
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has funded a project to develop a portable, cheaper, and faster method of detecting heavy metals and...