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Energy heavyweights Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) have joined senior US and Philippine officials in accelerating civilian nuclear cooperation, marking a decisive step in Manila’s bid to integrate nuclear energy into its power mix by 2032.

DHL Express Philippines is ramping up its shift to electric mobility, deploying eight additional electric vehicles (EVs) under its fleet electrification program, with two more units slated for rollout in the first quarter.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia controlled by the Sy Group, is setting aside about P100 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, matching last year’s outlay while sharpening its focus on returns after posting a 7 percent rise in 2025 profit.

Coins.ph has roared into the new year with record-breaking numbers, posting a 327 percent surge in spot trading volume as stablecoins cement their role in the country’s fast-evolving digital finance landscape.

Across the Philippines, neighborhood sari-sari stores are seeing a surge in sales of culturally symbolic goods as shoppers stock up on items believed to usher in good luck.