Philippine Steel Industry Pushes for Accelerated Rebar Safety Standards
Trade group calls on government to fast-track mandatory compliance with earthquake-resistant construction specifications
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Trade group calls on government to fast-track mandatory compliance with earthquake-resistant construction specifications

A government panel found the 100-kilometer shipping corridor would now generate losses, with cargo projections falling 16% and nine of the world's ten largest shipping firms already invested elsewhere.

Stricter payment vetting delays contractor reimbursements nearly a year after flood-control scandal, with public works department bearing the brunt of slowdown

The Gokongwei-Gotianun venture wins original proponent status for three regional airports after raising its bid by 35 percent to PHP 21.61 billion.

Philippines' acting transport chief confirms talks with prominent property family to resolve right-of-way disputes stalling the final leg of Manila's 12-kilometer rail project to Cavite.

Manila's new upper-middle-income status has yet to translate into stronger investor confidence, with Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam all ranking higher in Kearney's 2026 survey of global business leaders.

The Philippines now ranks as upper-middle income, yet global business leaders still favor Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam when allocating capital across ASEAN.

Aviation authority scales controller workforce 40% and deploys AI-driven traffic tools to match Terminal 5 ground expansion

Trade ministry targets August release for updated building material requirements aligned with seismic design protocols

Manila accelerates generation pipeline as Visayas grid strains under yellow and red alerts, pushing average rates to P12.43 per kilowatt-hour

Regulators impose stricter efficiency rules and utilization penalties as the sector faces a $20 billion financing gap and looming power shortages

New joint inspection model at upgraded crossing aims to slash wait times by 83 percent as cities deepen integration