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ASEAN backs PH-led ‘Prosperity Corridors’ with its vision for 2045
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Cebu have thrown their support behind the Philippines’ 2026 chairship agenda, which centers on “Prosperity Corridors” designed to deepen...
New ₱3.93B wastewater treatment plant to serve Metro Manila
A new ₱3.93 billion wastewater treatment plant to serve over 650,000 Metro Manila residents was inaugurated by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Friday (January...
PH economy seen on steady growth path through 2026
The Philippine economy is expected to sustain steady growth through 2026, supported by resilient domestic demand, infrastructure spending, and continued expansion of the services...
Marcos vetoes ₱92.5-B in unprogrammed funds of ₱6.79-T 2026 national budget
Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday announced his decision to veto ₱92.5 billion in proposed unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget approved by...
Luzon-Visayas tunnel seen tapping JICA, ADB to curb corruption
The proposed Luzon-Visayas fixed link—whether built as a bridge or an undersea tunnel—is expected to proceed as a foreign-assisted project (FAP), tapping financing and...
Accountability calls mount, as DPWH flood culprits still free
Public tolerance for corruption is hardening, with Filipinos increasingly demanding the arrest and prosecution of officials implicated in the controversial flood control projects of...
Green lane certifications soar to ₱1.92T; investments reach ₱816B
The Philippines posts a milestone in strategic investments as Green Lane-certified projects reach ₱1.92 trillion, while BOI-approved investments from January to November 2025 total...
German water firms eye expansion to PH
Recognizing the Philippines’ growing demand for sustainable and safe water services, several German water technology firms are exploring opportunities to expand into the Philippine...
MDW’s new pumping station to boosts water supply in Dumaguete
Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW) inaugurated its 22nd pumping station in Talay, Dumaguete City, a key development that will help strengthen water supply for the...
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...