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Marcos orders P145.56B highway funding release

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P145.56 billion to fund the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate infrastructure development and spur economic growth in the region.

SEC to tighten sustainability reporting rules for listed firms starting 2026

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin stricter sustainability reporting rules for listed companies as part of its reform efforts.

Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study

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A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.

Foxmont targets P4B to boost Philippine startups

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Venture capital firm Foxmont Capital Partners is ramping up its bet on the Philippines, planning to deploy up to P4 billion in new investments over the next few years as it doubles down on the country’s growing startup ecosystem.

Treasury partially awards T-Bills as yields rise

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The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) partially awarded its Treasury bill (T-bill) offerings on Monday, signaling a cautious stance as yields climbed amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Globe expands green fleet, surpasses early emissions targets

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Globe has grown its hybrid and electric vehicle pool to 570 units as of August 2026, part of broader energy‑efficiency moves to advance its net‑zero goals.

BSP flags 7.1‑8.1% October inflation range after September price surge

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected headline inflation for October to land between 7.1  percent and 8.1 percent, following a sharp pickup in consumer prices recorded by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last month.

Meralco deploys Philippines’ first 34.5-kV mobile switchgear

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Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has deployed the Philippines’ first 34.5-kilovolt (kV) mobile switchgear, giving the country’s largest power distributor a portable tool for upgrading substations while keeping customers supplied with electricity.

Semirara Mining Q3 profit rises 66% led by strong power earnings

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Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
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