Search Results: 2023

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday said the signing of two agreements on nuclear cooperation constitute a significant stride towards providing Filipinos with cheaper, cleaner and sustainable electricity. Romualdez made this remark as he witnessed the signing of a groundbreaking cooperative agreement between Meralco and Ultra Safe N...

Last September 5, 2023, Australian Embassy in the Philippines Deputy Head of Missions, Dr Moya Collett, led a media briefing at the Australian Embassy to announce the launch of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. These strategies are intended to improve bilateral trade and investments with Southeast Asia. Australian Embassy’s First Secre...

In order pick up where everyone left off from the recent Mining Philippines 2023 last September, Philippine Mining and Exploration Association (PMEA) had a networking night last October 2, 2023 for the Monthly Membership Meeting. This enhanced the networking momentum from the previous mining event.

Governments and corporations around the world are taking serious steps in achieving the goal of net zero carbon emissions. During the keynote speech of former DENR Assistant Secretary, Mr Ricardo L. Calderon, he emphasized the connection between climate change, nature loss, and business. He also noted the role of forest conservation and restoration in ach...

After a three-year pause from face-to-face events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) returned with the much-awaited mining event in the country -- The Mining Philippines 2023 International Conference and Exhibition. The event was held last Sept. 19-20, 2023 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel Manila. This year...

A study team composed of bridge construction experts from the Infrastructure Development Institute (IDI) Japan and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to commence early stage assessment on the proposed long-span bridge projects that will connect the islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. To discuss the study team’s itinerary, ID...

The Department of Public Works (DPWH) has entered a contract agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the construction of Davao River Bridge also known as Bucana Bridge in Davao City. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan has officially approved the ₱3.126 Billion civil works contract signed by DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain and...

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. reported financial results for the nine months of 2023 with consolidated revenues of ₱6.8 billion, operating income of ₱1.8 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱1.5 billion, and earnings per share of ₱0.3021. Consolidated revenues rose 33.1% year-over-year to ₱6.8 billion due mainly to increased volumes...

On October 10, 2023, the sixth Philippines–Australia Ministerial Meeting (PAMM) was held in Adelaide, South Australia. The dialogue was headed by Trade and Tourism Minister Senator, the Honorable Don Farrell. The event was chaired by the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency HK Yu PSM, along with other representatives from the private s...

TVIRD’s Agata Nickel Laterite Project marks end of an era after 382 shipments and nine years of operation Agata Mining Ventures Inc. (AMVI), a joint venture nickel laterite project of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) and MRL Nickel Philippines Inc., recently concluded its 382nd and final shipment of nickel ore onboard MV Haut Brion las...

Amidst inflation, supply chain interruptions, geopolitical upheaval, the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their subsequent effects on the energy and industrial commodities markets, mining companies are facing enormous challenges in achieving their profitability and sustainability goals. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consider...

At the recently concluded Mining Philippines 2023, Undersecretary Carlos Primo David, speaking on behalf of DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, detailed how the department is focusing on government-led exploration targeting critical minerals needed to transition to renewable energy. The limited budget of PHP60 million for minerals exploration, h...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), the agency for Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Government of Korea (GOK), has taken a pivotal move towards construction of Samar Pacific Coastal Road II (SPCR 2) Project in Northern Samar by officially signing the Minutes of Discussion for p...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), led by Undersecretary for Planning and Public-Private Partnership Services Maria Catalina E. Cabral, inspected on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the ongoing construction of the 2.55-kilometer NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Section 2 spanning from España Boulevard to the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (P...

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain was the plenary session speaker at the Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE) 2023 Convention, Conference and Civil Expo on October 19, 2023 at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center, Yeosu, Korea. Senior Undersecretary Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructure flagship proj...

Engineers and researchers from both public and private sectors showcased on Friday, October 20, 2023 the latest technologies in the construction industry in an annual symposium organized by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Undersecretary for Legal Services Anne Sharlyne G. Lapuz, representing Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, led the ...

A high ranking official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) attended the Korea-Philippine Infrastructure and Plant Forum and the Korea-Asean Project Plaza in Taguig City on October 12, 2023 organized by Korean Embassy (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines) in Manila with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)....

To boost the capacity and capability of its supported people’s organizations, Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office and the Claver Negosyo Center to hold a series of trainings on product development and value adding last June 2023 at the Taganito Mining Community Skills and Livelihood Devel...