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Beyond the mine: A rehabilitation journey
I visited a nickel mining site for the first time, upon the invite of Berong Nickel Corp., a subsidiary of DMCI Mining Corp.
‘Philippines energy transition gaining momentum’
The International Energy Agency sees the Philippines’ energy transition picking up steam, pointing to an accelerated rollout of renewables and growing efforts to harness nuclear power.
‘Weak infrastructure spending may prolong Philippines slowdown’
Weak infrastructure spending could prolong the Philippines’ economic slowdown into 2027, with a smaller allocation for capital outlays threatening to limit support for a recovery in investment and household…
Philippines makes first shipment of durian, mangosteen to Canada
The Philippines is expanding its fruit exports to Canada following the shipment of fresh durian and mangosteen, according to the Department of Agriculture.
IT-BPM industry sees revenue exceeding $50 billion by 2028
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines is optimistic that industry revenues will cross the $50 billion mark by 2028, even as it cited the need to address talent supply and ease…
Marcos: Stronger supply chain key to boosting local manufacturing
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Saturday that the government is collaborating with the private sector to develop state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that can compete internationally.
Thailand Pushes Stronger Cultural Partnership with Russia
Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Moscow to discuss cultural cooperation and preparations for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Russia…
NTC fines DITO, Globe, Smart P100,000 daily over poor mobile broadband services
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued show cause orders against DITO Telecommunity Corporation (DITO), Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), imposing a P100,000…
Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up bets on new battery to challenge energy-storage giants
EnerVenue, a start-up co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit, has begun manufacturing a new battery it expects to challenge existing energy-storage technologies…
DA records P6.87-B agricultural damage, losses amid ongoing El Niño impact
The Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that a total of P6.87 billion in agricultural losses was recorded across the country as of September 26, 2026, amid the ongoing effects of El Niño.
