The target is 33.14% higher than the P3.38 trillion in approved investments generated under the 2022-2025 SIPP, which created more than 132,000 jobs.

Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, who also heads the Board of Investments (BOI), said the revised SIPP will guide the grant of fiscal and tax incentives under the CREATE MORE Act by classifying investment activities into three priority tiers.

Tier 3, the highest priority, covers innovation-driven industries such as artificial intelligence, defense manufacturing, quantum computing, cybersecurity, hydrogen and nuclear energy, and advanced research and design.

Tier 2 includes strategic industries such as defense services, desalination, electric vehicle infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuel, and critical minerals processing.

Tier 1 focuses on modern basic needs, including agriculture, fisheries, forestry, manufacturing, halal, kosher and organic industries, as well as health care, disaster risk reduction, infrastructure, logistics, energy and other services.

Rodolfo said most Tier 3 investments are expected to flow through investment promotion agencies within the Luzon Economic Corridor, while renewable energy projects will remain a major focus of the BOI.

As of the first half of 2026, the BOI had approved P343.47 billion in renewable energy investments, accounting for 74.25% of its P461.84-billion investment pipeline.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the government’s priority is to convert investment commitments into projects that generate jobs and strengthen industries.

The BOI is conducting nationwide roadshows on the revised SIPP and aims to release its implementing guidelines in the third quarter.

Makati Mayor Nancy Binay officiated the ceremony and confirmed the marriage in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“Kinasal ko na po sila! Congratulations & Best wishes Vincent & Bea,” Binay wrote.

A source confirmed that the civil wedding took place on July 13 at Binay’s office. The source said the couple’s parents were not present during the ceremony.

Alonzo wore a simple cream suit dress, while Co, an executive from the Puregold retail group, wore a short-sleeved barong.

The couple recently bought an apartment in Rockwell, Makati, making them official residents of the city before their wedding.

Alonzo and Co had previously been reported to be planning a wedding in Spain in May, but the ceremony did not push through. Reports also linked the postponement to disagreements over provisions in their prenuptial agreement.

They were also previously rumored to be planning a church wedding in Manila, but the ceremony did not materialize.

The couple ultimately chose a low-key civil wedding in Makati, marking the start of their married life together.

The measures, which had already been approved by the European Parliament, will apply to all flights departing from European Union airports and to flights arriving in the bloc if operated by an EU-based airline.

Under the new rules, children younger than 14 will be allowed to sit beside their parents without paying seat reservation fees. The same benefit will apply to pregnant passengers and people with reduced mobility traveling with a companion.

Airlines will also be required to correct spelling errors in passenger names free of charge, provide printed boarding passes at no extra cost to checked-in passengers, and display fares that include cabin baggage by default to make price comparisons easier.

Passengers who miss the outbound leg of a round-trip ticket will still be allowed to use their return flight without penalty. Travelers downgraded to a lower class than booked will automatically receive a refund.

Compensation rules for delayed or canceled flights will remain largely unchanged. Passengers will continue to be eligible for compensation if their flight is delayed by at least three hours and the airline is responsible.

The reforms also clarify that airlines are not liable for disruptions caused by severe weather, natural disasters, unruly passengers, or strikes involving airport or ground-handling staff.

Under the updated rules, airlines must provide passengers with written information about their rights within 96 hours after the end of their journey. Travelers will have nine months to file a compensation claim, while airlines must either pay compensation or explain why a claim was denied within 30 calendar days.

During travel disruptions, passengers will be entitled to refreshments after two hours, a meal after three hours, additional meals every five hours thereafter—up to three meals per day—and hotel accommodation with transportation if an overnight stay is required.

The seeds will travel aboard the Texas A&M/Aegis Aerospace Multi-Use Space Platform Integrating Research and Innovative Technology (TAMU-SPIRIT-1), an orbital research platform that will operate approximately 250 miles above Earth.

The project began as a senior engineering capstone proposal by Texas A&M students Arvid Subramanyam and Coby Arnold. They partnered with AgriLife viticulture specialist Justin Scheiner and horticultural sciences researcher Andrej Svyantek to develop the experiment.

Three grape varieties, including the Texas-developed Lomanto cultivar, will orbit Earth for six months before returning to Texas, where researchers will plant and study the seeds.

Scientists hope to determine how cosmic radiation affects seed development and whether the findings can help identify crops suitable for long-term space exploration and habitation.

“Grapes are one of the most important and vital to our memories and histories,” Svyantek said, adding that they could become an important crop for future human missions beyond Earth.

The Lomanto grape was developed by Texas horticulturist Thomas Volney Munson using native grapevines to create a variety resistant to Pierce’s disease, rot and mildew.

Munson’s work also helped save Europe’s wine industry during the late 19th century after he provided disease-resistant rootstock that was used to restore vineyards devastated by grape phylloxera. His contributions earned him France’s Chevalier du Mérite Agricole honor in 1888.

Texas ranks fifth in the United States in vineyard acreage, and researchers said the space mission continues the state’s long history of innovation in grape breeding and agricultural research.

Neill died in Australia on Monday, with his family describing his death as “sudden and unexpected.” They said the New Zealand actor had been treated for lymphoma in recent years but was cancer-free at the time of his death.

Actor Rima Te Wiata, who appeared with Neill in the film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, said he had recovered from cancer but later developed pneumonia.

“I think he would be like: ‘For goodness sake, I got over my cancer. And now look, now I get pneumonia. What next?'” she told the New Zealand Herald.

Te Wiata did not provide further details about Neill’s illness.

Director Steven Spielberg, who worked with Neill on Jurassic Park, led tributes from the film industry.

“I adored making all the ‘Jurassic’ movies with him,” Spielberg said. “Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world.”

Co-stars Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum also honored Neill, with Dern calling him a “true and noble gentleman” and Goldblum saying his “next great adventure begins.”

Nicole Kidman described Neill as “one of the greats,” while Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy remembered him as “one of the kindest, funniest and gentlest people.”

Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Neill moved to New Zealand as a child and began acting in the early 1970s. He rose to international fame as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park and later appeared in films including The Hunt for Red October, The Piano and the television series Peaky Blinders. Away from acting, he operated vineyards in New Zealand’s Central Otago region.

Known for starring in the Thai series My Dear Donovan, Oh My Boss and Faceless Love, Luke spent two days in Manila as a special guest at the ROKID Philippines AI Glass Neo Fashion Show, where he walked the runway with actress Arci Muñoz.

During his stay, Luke joined a charity outreach in Baseco, Tondo, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, describing the experience as one of the highlights of his trip.

“I felt warmly welcomed. It was wonderful to share what I have, share a smile and share warmth with people,” he said.

Luke also said he was impressed by Filipinos’ passion for basketball and the warm reception he received from fans during his visit.

The actor revealed that several Philippine production companies have already approached him about possible film and television projects.

“I’m excited to engage with that and look for what the best script looks like, who the best actress is and what the project looks like,” he said.

Luke added that he and Arci Muñoz have discussed a potential collaboration but declined to provide details.

He also expressed interest in working with actress Liza Soberano, recalling the online comparisons between them that gained attention several years ago.

“I know that Liza and I had something go viral many years ago. There’s also a dream of doing a project with Liza at some point,” he said.

Luke thanked his Filipino supporters and said he hopes to spend more time in the country on his next visit, adding that he wants to learn more Tagalog.

The fashion show was organized by House of Yugen and Gen Yu to showcase wearable artificial intelligence technology. Organizer Josh Yugen said the event aimed to promote AI awareness and revealed plans to establish an institution that will teach AI to underprivileged Filipino children within the next few years.

England is seeking its first World Cup final appearance since winning the tournament in 1966, while Argentina aims to reach its third final in the last four editions and become the first nation to successfully defend the World Cup since Brazil in 1962.

The match in Atlanta marks the teams’ first competitive meeting since the 2002 World Cup and renews one of international football’s most storied rivalries.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni downplayed the historical and political backdrop surrounding the fixture.

“The message is this is a football game,” Scaloni said.

Messi said Argentina remains motivated despite already winning the World Cup.

“This squad does not get tired of making history. They keep wanting more,” he said.

Argentina advanced after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, extending its unbeaten World Cup run to 12 matches since its opening loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022.

England, powered by standout performances from Jude Bellingham, reached the semifinals after victories over DR Congo, Mexico and Norway.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said England must focus on more than just stopping Messi.

“We all know how good Messi is but we also know how good Argentina are. We can’t solely rely on stopping Messi,” Pickford said.

England enters the match with one injury concern as midfielder Declan Rice continues to recover from illness.

The semifinal will also mark Messi’s first career appearance against England. The two nations last met in a 2005 friendly won 3-2 by England, although Messi did not play in that match.

The 21-year-old tennis star said competing for the Philippines remains one of her priorities, emphasizing that representing the country is as important as pursuing success on the WTA Tour and in Grand Slam tournaments.

“It’s always an honor to play for the Philippines,” Eala said during a media availability hosted by BPI at the BPI Wealth Lounge in Makati. “The Asian Games is in my plans.”

The Asian Games are scheduled from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, immediately following the US Open, which runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13 in New York.

Eala heads into the tournament with unfinished business after winning two bronze medals in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where she placed third in the women’s singles and mixed doubles events.

She also ended a 20-year title drought for Philippine women’s tennis by capturing the gold medal at last year’s Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

A CBS News White House team member reported that a source familiar with the matter confirmed Vance’s plans.

Vance had been scheduled to appear on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday but canceled those plans a day earlier, citing a scheduling conflict.

A Federal Aviation Administration temporary flight restriction also points to a high-level visit to Austin. The notice, issued for “VIP Movement,” restricts aircraft operations within a seven-mile radius of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from 11:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central time.

Joe Rogan records his podcast from a studio in Austin.

Members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security are expected to participate in the hearing, which comes amid criticism from Democratic lawmakers over the federal investigation into the shooting.

Salgado, 52, was shot during what U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) described as a targeted enforcement operation. The agency later acknowledged that Salgado was not the individual agents were seeking.

ICE has said Salgado used his vehicle as a weapon and attempted to run over agents. However, his brother and two other men who were in the vehicle disputed that account, saying agents did not identify themselves and that no officer was standing in front of the van before the shooting.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia said the family has been asked to trust the same agency involved in the shooting despite Salgado not being the intended target and having no criminal history.

The hearing follows another fatal ICE shooting in Maine in which federal officials also said the person killed was not the intended target.

Rep. Joaquin Castro cited the two incidents as grounds for Congress to reexamine funding for ICE. He called for freezing additional funding, halting hiring and ultimately abolishing the agency, arguing that changes are needed to prevent similar incidents.

An ICE spokesperson previously denied claims that the agency uses bounty hunters, saying such assertions misrepresent the work of its officers.