AboitizPower energizes its Negros Occidental solar farm
ABOITIZ Renewables, Inc. (ARI), the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), has energized its 173-megawatt-peak (MWp) Calatrava Solar Project in Negros Occidental.“Calatrava is our fifth energized solar facility and the largest capacity thus far in AboitizPower’s growing solar
Philippine banks’ assets expand to P26.41 trillion
THE PHILIPPINE banking industry’s total assets rose by 9.8% year on year as of end-October, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. Preliminary data showed banks’ combined assets increased to P26.41 trillion as of end-October from P24.04 trillion a year prior.
Untapped job-creation potential seen in sciences, biotechnology
UNSPLASHPHILIPPINE sciences are being held back by shortcomings in infrastructure and the dearth of incentives, limiting the sector’s capacity to unlock jobs and investment, industry representatives said.“The limited career opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector hinder the development of future scientists
Unpacking the Filipino Dream: Optimism meets reality
FREEPIKThe Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s latest research, “The Filipino Dream,” paints an inspiring picture of what gets Filipinos going: the aspirational dream of financial security in health emergencies and entrepreneurial passion. These dreams manifest the long-enduring strength and creativity of
Meralco franchise renewal bill up for Senate plenary debate
PHILIPPINE STAR/BOY SANTOSA SENATE BILL that seeks to extend Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years is now up for debate in the plenary.“Meralco has long been a partner in our nation’s progress, but with that partnership comes