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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...
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...