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Wind power duo gains regulatory green light

Renewable energy leaders Alternergy Holdings Corp. and ABC Energy Inc. have officially secured the Philippine Competition Commission’s (PCC) nod to jointly develop two major wind projects: the 128 MW Tanay Wind Power Project and 64 MW Alabat Wind Power Project.

Globe backs digital education wallet to boost learning in public schools

Globe Telecom is supporting a new digital education initiative aimed at improving learning outcomes in Philippine public schools by combining technology, teacher training, and data-driven teaching.

Australia offers prestigious scholarships for Filipinos for 2027 master’s studies

Applications are now open for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for master’s degree programs that will begin in 2027, offering Filipinos the chance to study in Australia with full financial support.

ASEAN ministers weigh Middle East shock, tariffs

Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to confront two mounting external risks—escalating Middle East tensions and new US tariffs—when they gather for upcoming talks expected to probe the region’s exposure to global volatility.

Philippines ranks second globally in women leaders – report

The Philippines has strengthened its position as a global leader in women’s representation in business leadership, according to the Grant Thornton Women in Business 2026 report.

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Gov’t greenlights $1-M aid to restructure LRT 1 PPP deal

The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

MARINA suspends safety certificates after separate Cagayan, Bohol sea incidents 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.

SEC urges manufacturers to tap capital markets for expansion

For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.

Japanese utility eyes solar projects for 10 PEZA locators

A Japanese power utility is sizing up a new Philippine market, and it is starting with something factories cannot do without: electricity.
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