Offshore Wind in the Philippines Just Got a Boost—Here’s What You Need to Know About the DOE’s New Permitting Guidebook

What’s the Big Deal? The Department of Energy (DOE) just released the “Compendium: Guidebook to Permitting and Consenting for Offshore Wind Energy Projects.” In a sector long known for red tape, this is a breakthrough document—designed to make it faster, clearer, and more consistent to develop wind farms in Philippine waters. Whether you’re a local […]

Can Philippine Tax Collections Keep Up With Its Growing Debt?

As of 2024, the Philippines is sitting on a total debt pile of ₱16.05 trillion—about 60.7% of GDP. Of that, ₱5.14 trillion (USD 137.6 billion) is external debt. That means roughly 30% of our entire economy is owed to lenders abroad—from multilateral powerhouses like the ADB, World Bank, IMF to bilateral partners like Japan and […]