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A 1,619-hectare (ha) industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical inputs, according to the US Department of State. In an April 16 fact sheet, the US State Department said the proposed site—located within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC)—will be designated as an “Economic Security Zone,” described as a new and first-of-its-kind model for “artificial intelligence (AI)-native …

The Department of Energy (DOE) is expediting renewable energy projects to boost alternative power sources and help secure the country’s energy supply, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government continues to prioritize the development of the country’s alternative energy sector. “The DOE is now fast-tracking the renewable energy [projects],” Castro said in …

Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways  (DPWH) have strengthened their partnership to speed up classroom construction nationwide. DepEd reported that as of January 2026, there is a backlog of over 144,000 classrooms across the country. The two agencies formalized the collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last April 16, establishing …

Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo is deepening its footprint in the Philippines with the opening of its largest logistics hub in Southeast Asia, a move that signals a long-term bet on the country as a regional supply chain anchor. Rising within Federal Land’s Riverpark North estate in Cavite, the new UNIQLO Logistics Facility is designed to power the brand’s “first-mile” operations, …

70’s and 80’s kids, who are now grown up, will soon relive their memories of the old Harrison Plaza as it is set to open next year.  SM Prime Holdings is bringing back one of Manila’s most storied retail addresses, this time with a far bigger bet. The Sy-led property giant said it is pouring more than ₱6 billion into …

As Chair of ASEAN 2026, the Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), announced last week it will push for the adoption of the “Advancing ASEAN Energy Interconnectivity through the Operationalization of the Enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on ASEAN Power Grid” initiative, as the first step to fully connect and upgrade the region’s energy landscape. In a …

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has vowed to allocate significant funding for the proposed PHP11.9 billion Unity Roads project over the next two years to improve connectivity within the tri-boundaries of Samar Island. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dizon said the project will be considered a priority as it was endorsed by the Regional Development …

Acting on a petition filed by state prosecutors, the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has ordered the seizure of 16 properties of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, with an estimated value of over P215 million.  In a 13-page decision promulgated on March 4 and made public last March 9, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division said it found “sufficient grounds” for the prosecution’s ex parte …

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has directed the agency’s field personnel to complete ongoing road reblocking works along the Maharlika Highway ahead of the upcoming Holy Week. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Tacloban, Dizon said DPWH engineers have been instructed to ensure that both lanes of the main highway are open in all …

The Philippines, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), announced on Thursday that the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) will meet with representatives from the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In a press briefing, DTI …