Private sector drives EVs in PH

The private sector-driven electric vehicle (EV)industry in the Philippines has already generated ₱1.305 billion in investments with annual production capacity of 150,000 units of a wide range of electric vehicle models as the country aims to become a regional production hub for clean and environment-friendly vehicles. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez cited the […]


EVs new industry winner

The Philippines has a a competitive edge in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry due to its strong electronics sector, rich mineral resources used in battery technology and competent workers. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez in his message at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), said EVs can be the Philippines’ new “industry winner” and can […]



Canatuan Endgame Part 02: DENR and MGB Execs Conduct Historical Trip to TVIRD’s Canatuan Project

Top officials of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently visited TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) at its mine site at Sitio Canatuan, Siocon Municipality of this province to observe the implementation of the company’s Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP).




Nickel industry group provides P38 million to boost government’s virus response capability

MEMBERS of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association have collectively disbursed more than P38 million of their Social Development Management Program (SDMP) fund for various Covid-19 relief efforts to benefit frontliners and host communities during the two-month enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period.



Investment priority eyed for nickel processing plants

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is undertaking preparations to gain investment priority status for domestic processing plants, which will allow miners to capture more value-added than the current practice of exporting ore. PNIA Executive Director Charmaine Olea-Capili, speaking to media Friday, said the process is underway with stakeholders working on setting […]