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The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has condemned killings, intimidation and other forms of violence against individuals and groups opposed to mining operations, as the country remains the deadliest in Asia for land and environmental defenders.

“We do not support or endorse any acts of intimidation or direct harm to individuals or groups who disagree with mining operations,” COMP said in a statement.

The mining industry group said respect for human rights, health, safety and security of stakeholders is part of its advocacy for responsible an
The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) has achieved its first tunnel breakthrough, connecting the North Avenue and Quezon Avenue stations in Quezon City in a key milestone for the country’s first underground railway system.

The breakthrough was completed Sept. 14 under Contract Package 102 (CP 102), when a tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through the concrete diaphragm wall of the Quezon Avenue Station after excavating a 1.12-kilometer southbound tunnel from the south end of North Avenue Station.

CP 102, undertaken by the Nishimatsu-DMCI Joint Venture (NDJV
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has urged American companies to expand their investments in the Philippines, highlighting opportunities in semiconductors, electronics and critical minerals as Manila seeks to strengthen the country’s position in global supply chains.

Recto made the pitch during the 2026 Philippines Business Mission at Conrad Manila, organized by the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), calling on American companies to remain in the Philippines, expand their operations and build their long-term future in the country.

“That is the partnersh
Pax Silica is a U.S.-led initiative launched in late 2025 to establish a trusted network of partner countries across the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor value chain, from critical mineral extraction and energy infrastructure to semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and AI technologies. Named from the Latin word pax ("peace" or "stable order") and silica (silicon dioxide, the primary source of silicon used in semiconductor chips), the initiative envisions a stable international economic order built on secure and resilient technology supply chain
Australian electrical infrastructure partner CE Group is expanding its regional focus into the Indo-Pacific, building on its established operations and project delivery experience across the Pacific.
CE Group has taken another step in its regional growth strategy, joining the Australian delegation at the Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities Fair 2026 in Manila and contributing to discussions around the future of sustainable infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific.
The move reflects a broader direction for the Australian electrical engineering and infrastructure business: taking t
Bangkok – RX BITEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. continues its long-standing commitment to the metalworking industry, marking more than four decades of supporting industrial development and driving Thai businesses toward a new era of manufacturing with “METALEX 2026,” the No. 1 Machine Tool and Metalworking Exhibition Serving ASEAN. Celebrating its 40th anniversary under the theme of “Infinite Possibilities,” METALEX 2026 will bring together world-class machinery, technologies, and innovations to help shape the future of Thailand’s manufacturing industry and drive su