Pax Silica data centers planned in ecozones with stronger supply, Palace says no proposals yet in PH [Technobaboy, September 7, 2026]
Aguda explained that hyperscaler data centers need massive resources. To avoid straining inland communities, future data centers are planned in coastal provinces, citing Batangas and Bataan. These areas have direct access to seawater, with desalination plants that can also provide clean water for households.
Palace says tax reforms can help manage gov't debt [GMA News Online, September 7, 2026]
She said lowering income taxes for ordinary workers and small businesses could leave taxpayers with more disposable income, which could circulate through the economy and potentially generate higher government revenues.
SM Foundation reaches highest number of active scholars to date [The Manila Times, September 7, 2026]
SM Foundation’s scholarship program now supports its highest number of active scholars to date, with 3,492 scholars pursuing their college education across the country.
Oman, Singapore move to finalize tax treaties this year [Inquirer.Net, September 7, 2026]
DTAs are treaties that clarify how countries tax income earned by their citizens and residents in each other’s jurisdictions and how they credit taxes already paid. Without such agreements, investors may face taxation on the same income in both their home country and the Philippines.
SolGen asks Pasig court to resolve motions on wage hike freeze order [The Philippine Star, September 6, 2026]
In a motion to resolve the OSG's motion filed on September 3, state lawyers urged Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 152 to rule on the government's “Urgent Motion for Reconsideration Ad Cautelam” filed on August 17, seeking to dismiss the cases filed by construction firms and set aside the court's August 13 order that issued a writ of preliminary injunction against the wage hike order.
BIR rolls out new risk-based audit program [Inquirer.Net, September 5, 2026]
“This new BIR Audit Program strengthens both sides of the process—fairness for taxpayers and accountability within the BIR. Audits must follow clear rules and proper procedures, and our revenue officers must be able to support the assessments they issue with facts and law,” Mendoza said.
Pam creates TWG for Malapascua Island power transition [Cebu Daily News, September 5, 2026]
Under EO No. 48, the TWG is tasked with assessing the feasibility and requirements for transitioning power operations on the island to the National Power Corporation–Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG), Cebu II Electric Cooperative Inc. (CEBECO II), a duly authorized microgrid system provider, or another legally qualified entity.
Tulfo questions Hiraya Water’s SEC registration as pub operator [Inquirer.Net, September 3, 2026]
Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Thursday questioned Hiraya Water Corporation over its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings that listed restaurants, parlors, beer houses and snack bars as its nature of business despite its operation of water utilities.
BIR prepares issuance removing VAT on system loss charge [ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2026]
In a statement, the BIR said it will issue the revenue memorandum circular after the lapse of fifteen days from the publication of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolution classifying the system loss charge as a government-mandated pass-through cost.
SM Nuvali to open in November with indoor garden that uses SG's Gardens by the Bay [The Philippine Star, September 2, 2026]
SM Supermalls is set to open SM Nuvali on Nov. 27 featuring an indoor garden that uses Singapore's Gardens by the Bay technology to stay cool.
PPA identifies ports for offshore wind rollout [The Manila Times, September 2, 2026]
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is prioritizing dedicated hubs in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, and Batangas, to address infrastructure bottlenecks and meet the Department of Energy’s target of deploying the country’s first offshore wind turbine by 2028.
Leviste's Solar Philippines unloads ₱3-billion SPNEC shares to anonymous investor, cuts stake to 11.5% [Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2026]
SPNEC’s equity structure is currently led by Manuel V. Pangilinan-led MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen) with a 57.33-percent controlling stake, followed by SPPPHI at 11.51 percent, also Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) at 3.2 percent, and the remaining balance held by a new minority investor.
Ex-finance chief joins Megaworld board as director [Manila Standard, September 1, 2026]
Megaworld said Tuesday that Dominguez brings more than four decades of experience across the public and private sectors, including leadership roles in banking, power, aviation, agriculture, mining, hospitality, real estate, and investments.
Consumer group presses IPOPHL on online fake goods [Inquirer.Net, September 1, 2026]
Consumer group Malayang Konsyumer has urged the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to intensify its crackdown on fake goods sold online, citing health and safety risks.
Philippine Seven putting up new distribution center in Zamboanga [The Manila Times, September 1, 2026]
PHILIPPINE Seven Corp., the local operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores, is putting up a distribution center in the Zamboanga region after seven stores that recently opened posted sales three to four times higher than the average for new outlets, a senior executive said.
Socoteco II-Ignite Power proposed deal unfazed despite protest [Inquirer.Net, August 31, 2026]
Groups launched the “Kahayag sa Tanan” rally over the weekend to oppose the proposed tie-up between the power cooperative and a private firm backed by Manny Pacquiao and Razon-led Prime Electric Holdings Inc.
