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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 …

METRO Manila is constantly evolving, and at the heart of its next phase of urban growth is one defining artery: C5.  Once regarded simply as an alternative to EDSA, C5 has transformed into a powerful growth corridor—anchoring major infrastructure projects, thriving business districts, and master-planned communities.  Rising at the center of this transformation is Haraya Residences, a modern vertical gated …

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Government of Sweden, through its development finance institution Swedfund, signed a grant agreement to strengthen the country’s public transport system.  The initiative will establish national bus standards designed to improve safety, quality, and inclusivity in urban public transport across the Philippines. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying: “Today’s …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the allocation of about P9.6 billion for the construction of 4,000 classrooms nationwide to address the shortage of learning spaces. Marcos announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to formalize a partnership to accelerate classroom construction and address the backlog. The …

THE Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to move forward with the expansion of their economic zone venture in Tarlac. Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. said the clearance enables the two parties to formalize definitive agreements for TARI Estate, their joint venture covering a 184-hectare (ha) property owned by HI subsidiary Tarlac Terra Ventures …

THE Alpha Distinct Development Solutions, Inc.  is honored to receive the Special Citation for Waste Diverters from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under the 2026 EPR Recognition Program: Celebrating Achievements and Milestones. This recognition affirms our commitment to waste diversion, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable solutions that support the Zero Waste to Nature vision of the Philippines. …