A mining firm paid over PHP63.5 million in taxes and regulatory fees to the municipal government of Claver in Surigao del Norte, a local official said Tuesday. In a statement, Claver Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee recognized the Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) as one of the local government unit’s (LGU) active development partners. The payment was made ...

Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), the operating arm in Palawan of diversified conglomerate Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), is off to a fast start in 2025 as it has begun shipment of nickel ore to China. MV Maple Unity left the INC anchorage area in Brooke’s Point last January 17, 2025, carrying 60,117 wet metric tons (WMT) of Ni 1.40 % medium-grade...

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country’s largest coal miner, continued to post record-high shipments for two straight years in 2024, with local and outbound shipments of 16.5 million metric tons (MT). SMPC reported Tuesday that coal shipments increased by 15.8 million MT in 2023. “For the third consecutive year, we have hit our maximum ...

The Philippine government has secured an official development assistance (ODA) loan from the Republic of Korea, through the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project Phase 1 Stage 1, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday. The loan, valued at USD905.26 million, will suppor...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure establishing a framework for the development of the country’s natural gas industry. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) 12120 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act on Jan. 8, a copy of which was uploaded to the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The new law seeks to establish the...

Emirati state-owned company Masdar has formalized its investment plans worth USD15 billion in the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector by signing an Implementation Agreement with the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE announced Thursday that Undersecretary Rowena Guevara and Masdar chief executive officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi signed the Imple...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed to provide adequate funds for the construction of large dams in the country. "The big dams. We need to have that," Marcos said during a meeting with National Irrigation Administration (NIA) officials in Malacañang, as quoted by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in a news release. The Pr...

MANILA, Philippines – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with the German Embassy Manila, is excited to announce the 2025 Sustainability Forum: The Green Economies of Tomorrow, taking place on 31 January 2025 in Manila. This highly anticipated event will convene industry leaders, government officials, and susta...

August 9 marked the celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In conjunction with this observance, Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation also honored the rich cultural heritage and foundational contributions of our ancestors, represented by our Indigenous Peoples. The event emphasized the statement, “I’m a proud member of the I...

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Recognizing the contribution of taxpayers to local economic growth, the Local Government Unit of Claver named Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) as the Overall Top Taxpayer for 2023 during its Garbo nan Claver Awards & Stakeholders’ Night on September 7, 2024. TMC also received the Top Taxpayer Award for the Mining Category, ranked 7th for the Minin...

Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC), the operating arm in Surigao del Norte of conglomerate Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI), received the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) Platinum Achievement Award – Surface Mining Operation Category and was voted 1st Runner-Up in the Best Mining Forest Contest – Metallic Category at ...

Canadian mining firm B2Gold Corp. has affirmed its investment plans in the Philippines in a courtesy visit to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque. Philippine Trade and Investment (PTIC) Toronto Trade Commissioner Mario Tani said in a Viber message Thursday that B2Gold will open its exploration office in the Philippines n...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation-Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) proudly participated in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2024, aligning with this year's theme, "Clean Seas for Blue Economy." The event kicked off with a comprehensive Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) program at Magkahuyog Area, Hinatuan Island. Mr. Lester G. Plaza...

Manitowoc Crane Group, Inc. has officially inaugurated its new office located in the heart of Muntinlupa City, a strategic move aimed at enhancing customer support and expanding service capabilities. The inauguration ceremony was led by Mr. Zurich Fernandez, General Manager, alongside Mr. Brian Wang, Senior Vice President, and Hon. Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon, ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the integrity and enhancing the appeal of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain led the inspection on December 14, 2024 of rectification activities for the bridge’s asphalt layer and thermoplastic pavement ma...

Philex Mining Corporation is one of the oldest and largest gold and copper producers in the Southeast Asia. Padcal Mine has been in operation for more than six decades and still has a remaining ore resource that can be mined depending on global metal price forecasts. Based on a completed study after recalibrating the mining plan, the life of the Padcal Mi...

The Consunji Group announced Tuesday that it now owns nearly 90 percent of cement manufacturer CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CHP) after closing the deal on Dec. 2. Through its companies DMCI Holdings, Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), and Dacon Corp., the Consjunji Group completed the acquisition of Cemex Asian South East Corp. (Casec)—CHP’s parent...

The Canadian and Philippine governments are expected to launch an exploratory dialogue on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in early 2025. Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng made the announcement during a plenary session in Taguig City for the visiting Canadian trade mission to the Philippin...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has addressed concerns regarding damaged asphalt pavement of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao. DPWH assured that the asphalt layer that serves to enhance the bridge’s long-term durability is being rectified to high standards and that the box girders and main structural components of the brid...

The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their strong partnership in advancing infrastructure development and exchanging expertise in innovative road and tunnel technologies during the 3rd Workshop on Technical and Business Cooperation for Road Construction and the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Road Tunnels and Related Facilities. Department of ...

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At least 43 landowners in Pampanga have agreed to share their property to the government for the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said. In a statement over the weekend, BCDA said 68 Transfer Certificate of Titles (TCTs) were recently distributed to the landowne...