Luzon, Mindanao power seen stable in 2026
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) expects the Luzon and Mindanao power grids to remain generally stable in 2026 based on current supply levels, officials said Thursday in a briefing in Pasig City.
Alternergy gets green light to advance up to 500 MW in new renewable projects
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has secured system impact study (SIS) approval from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for all five renewable energy projects it won under the fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA 4).
Ayala solar JV in Pampanga gets ₱2.59-B loan from DBP
ACEN Corp. and its partners developing the 115.7-MW Arayat-Mexico solar farm in Pampanga have secured a ₱2.59-billion loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines. The loan agreement was signed on Thursday, ACEN said in a disclosure.
TransUnion Study: Cautious wallets, steady nerves shape Filipino spending
Filipino households are stepping into 2026 with one foot on the gas and the other firmly on the brake. The TransUnion Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study shows a nation that’s financially upbeat — but not about to throw caution or pesos to the wind.
SEC orders XM operator to halt unlicensed securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Trading Point Holdings Inc., operator of XM Group/XM.com, for offering securities in the Philippines without the required licenses.
