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Possible power rate increase of P2–P4/kWh next month – ERC

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday said electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) could rise by P2 to P4 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) next month, based on simulations by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

Scam Watch welcomes a sharp legal mind to fight investment scams

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When it comes to spotting investment scams, Atty. Joanne L. Ranada has spent much of her career reading between the lines — and occasionally between the loopholes.

Australia trains PCG on vessel search in Sydney

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Australia and the Philippines expanded their maritime cooperation as the Australian Border Force conducted vessel search training for Philippine Coast Guard officers in Sydney for the first time.

RLC profit steady in 2025 as revenues climb 13%

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Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), the property arm of the JG Summit Holdings group, reported largely flat earnings in 2025 even as revenues grew across its businesses.

Prime Infra secures P273.47B financing for major energy storage projects

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Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) has secured P273.47 billion in financing for the development of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of pumped storage hydropower projects, strengthening its role in large-scale energy infrastructure.
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NFA cuts palay handling time, costs with one-ton bags

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The National Food Authority (NFA) has substantially reduced palay handling time and costs in a pilot test of one-ton bags, replacing conventional 50-kilogram sacks in a system that could speed up grain procurement, maximize warehouse capacity, and free up funds for buying more palay.

Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
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