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Lopez rift deepens over First Gen deal with Prime Infra

A long-simmering family dispute at Lopez Inc. has erupted into a full-blown governance battle, after shareholders aligned with Eugenio Gabriel “Gabby” Lopez III voted to remove Federico “Piki” Lopez as president and chief executive officer of the privately-held investment holding company, citing a breakdown in trust tied to undisclosed multibillion-peso transactions.

PhilWeb expands into game content distribution

PhilWeb Corp. announced Tuesday that it is entering the game content distribution and aggregation business after securing business-to-business accreditation from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp..

USDA to lead April trade mission to Philippines with 58 US groups

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send a trade mission to the Philippines from April 13 to 16, 2026, aiming to expand opportunities for American agricultural exports.

DTI defers LPG price cap decision to DOE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the proposed price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be decided by the Department of Energy (DOE), citing the latter’s regulatory jurisdiction over the sector.

Quezon City promotes walkable Visita Iglesia route

Rising fuel costs are reshaping Holy Week traditions in Metro Manila, with Quezon City promoting a simpler, low-cost way for devotees to observe Visita Iglesia—on foot.

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Globe beefs up network for Undas mobile traffic surge, backs NTC readiness directive

Globe Telecom has stepped up network preparations in line with the National Telecommunications Commission’s call for stronger readiness and coordination among telcos ahead of the Undas observance this month.

Converge keeps top Five Golden Arrow governance rating for second year

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has retained its Five Golden Arrow distinction — the highest corporate governance award for listed firms — from the Institute of Corporate Directors at its recent Golden Arrow Awards.

BIR eyes broader tax relief for small businesses

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is considering expanding its tax abatement program to businesses with annual gross sales of P3 million to below P20 million, following P266.79 million in relief granted to micro taxpayers in the program’s first four months.

SEC wraps up key deliverables for Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday it has finished its priority economic deliverables for sustainable and resilient ASEAN capital markets under the country’s 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.
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