Abo and Penaranda Law firm

June 29, 2026

Paving the Way for Development: Farm-to-Market Roads, Agricultural Competitiveness, and Rural Economic Growth in the Philippines

The development of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) is an essential component of agricultural modernization in the Philippines. Apart from subsidies, technology, and food security, infrastructure remains one of the most significant factors in developing the country’s Agricultural sector. Through the FMRs, farms are connected to markets, factories, and processing facilities, and commercial markets, reducing transportation costs, […]

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NGCP’s Review of the Revised Transmission Rules: Legal Implications and Future Regulatory Directions

Regulatory Framework and Franchise Considerations The approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the revised implementing rules governing transmission development marks a significant policy shift in the Philippine power sector. The new framework permits other entities besides the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to fund and construct specific transmission assets that are

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