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The French and Philippine governments concluded the 8th Philippines-France Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Manila, agreeing to come up with more exchanges to increase trade and investment ties as well as boost development cooperation. “The two nations have opened new inroads.” In the latest JEC meet, the two nations have opened “new inroads” as […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a courtesy call for 20 Thai executives with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to encourage Thai investments in the Philippines. These executives are from the agro-industry, banking, cement, chemical, food, energy, real estate and tourism sectors. Some of them represent private sector organizations, namely the Thailand-Philippines Business Council, […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) sees mini-grid systems as viable options to power remote communities across the country, particularly those located far away from the electricity grid. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong made the statement at the inauguration ceremony of the “Brighten Up” project donated by the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) to the Zambales […]
An official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the relocation of U-turn slots along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City and C5 Road in Parañaque City to give way to the construction of the Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT-7) and the C5 Southlink Expressway project. In a press briefing at the MMDA main office […]
Keen on attracting the growing dive tourism market, the first-ever dive festival in the south was launched in Camiguin, the northern tip of Mindanao, indicating the province and the region’s readiness to accommodate divers. Bo Mancao, a Cebu-based international dive photographer, said “a couple more years” and the volcanic island could position itself as a […]
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) will be distributing an initial 5,000 “transponders” or vessel monitoring measures (VMM) to commercial fishing vessels before the year ends. DA Undersecretary and BFAR national director Eduardo Gongona revealed the move on the sidelines of the “Kapihan sa Talakayan Tungo sa Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan” […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that for the Philippines to be a production hub of electric vehicle (EV) in the future, government should work on a special program that will attract investors in the different stages of the value chain in the EV industry. The special program can also boost […]
Preparations to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) are well underway, with a series of activities and events for its stakeholders to commemorate the significant event. Carrying the theme “NEA@50: One with ECs and MCOs for Sustainable Rural Development,” this year’s celebration will highlight the NEA and Electric Cooperatives’ […]
The Commission on Audit (COA) has declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards in its operations and financial management. According to the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR), the NEA received an unmodifed opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2018. This means […]
The Commission on Audit (COA) has declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards in its operations and financial management. According to the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR), NEA received an unmodifed opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2018. This means that […]