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    Belgian pork offers stability amid ASF pressures

    As the Philippines intensifies efforts to contain African Swine Fever (ASF), global pork supply chains are adjusting, and Belgian exporters are positioning themselves as a dependable alternative source for the local market.

    Meralco opens bidding for green power drive

    The Manila Electric Co., the country largest power distributor better known as Meralco, has launched a Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to secure 200 megaWatts of baseload renewable energy capacity, strengthening compliance with its Renewable Portfolio Standards obligations and signaling fresh momentum for green power procurement.

    AboitizPower unit snaps up Ubay Solar in Bohol

    Listed energy firm Aboitiz Power Corp. said it has moved to fully acquire Ubay Solar Corp., strengthening its push to expand its renewable energy footprint in the Visayas.

    Palay prices rebound in November as import freeze bites

    Farm gate prices of palay posted a modest recovery in November, offering some relief to rice farmers after months of sharp declines. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the national average palay price rose to P16.92 per kilo, up 6.5 percent from P15.89 in October.

    NMIA ignites boom in Bulacan, Pampanga

    San Miguel Corp.’s New Manila International Airport (NMIA) is fast emerging as a powerful growth engine that could transform Bulacan and Pampanga into the country’s next major investment hotspot.

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    InLife sells HMO, sharpens core focus

    Insular Life (InLife) has completed the sale of its shareholdings in iCare HMO to Singapore-based Value-Based Health Care PF Pte. Ltd. (VBHC), marking a decisive step in the insurer’s long-term strategy to streamline operations and double down on its core strengths. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.

    Orchestra of the Filipino Youth kicks off 2026 season with Tchaikovsky tribute

    The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) opens its 2026 concert season with ELEVATE: Triumphs of Tchaikovsky on February 1, 2026, at the Proscenium Theater, Rockwell. The performance spotlights the nation’s young classical musicians, celebrating their growth, discipline, and artistic excellence.

    MAP Charts ASEAN Ambitions, National Impact

    The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), under newly installed president Donald Lim, is repositioning itself as a more outward-looking, action-oriented organization—one that aims to play a deeper role in nation-building while asserting a stronger private sector voice in ASEAN that ultimately benefits Filipinos.

    PH leads ASEAN energy agenda, eyes sector benefits

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is confident the power sector will gain as the country leads regional energy discussions under its ASEAN chairmanship. The Philippines will host the ASEAN Special Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) and related meetings in Bohol from January 20 to 22, 2026.
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