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Spanish investors explore supplying modern vessels to PH
Spanish companies have expressed interest in investing in the Philippines and supplying modern vessels to support maritime, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. The Board of...
SMC waives tolls to speed up govt relief operations for Uwan
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its infrastructure arm, has waived toll fees for marked government vehicles deployed in relief and recovery missions in areas...
France sees rising investment and trade opportunities in PH
By Monsi A. Serrano France is setting its sights on the Philippines as a rising hub for trade and investment in Southeast Asia, signaling renewed...
Meralco boosts power reliability in Laguna and Batangas amid rising demand
The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has completed the upgrade of its Calamba 230-kilovolt (kV)–115 kV Delivery Point Substation, strengthening the reliability...
Batangas biz groups support Meralco-BATELEC II venture
The Batangas Forum for Good Governance and Development Association, Inc. has expressed strong support for the proposed joint venture between Manila Electric Company (Meralco)...
TRB OKs CAVITEX Toll Hike, Grants 90-Day Reprieve for PUVs, Agri Trucks
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved the long-awaited toll rate adjustments for the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), following petitions filed by joint venture partners...
₱416-M infra projects break ground in Aurora Freeport
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Zone Authority (APECO) has begun construction and rehabilitation of six major infrastructure projects worth ₱415.73 million in...
Japan remains PH’s top foreign aid source at $13.23-B in 2024
Japan continues to be the Philippines' largest source of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2024, contributing $13.23 billion, or approximately one-third of the country’s...
Solar, wind, and hydro projects to power Aurora’s business future
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has pledged full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for accessible, reliable, and...
DOTr to improve key tourist airports faster
Beginning with Siargao Airport, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will upgrade the country’s airports, especially the gateways to tourist destinations, to further boost tourism...