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DOE warns fuel stations: No price hikes before Tuesday adjustment

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday warned oil companies and gasoline stations not to implement fuel price increases ahead of the scheduled adjustment on Tuesday, as authorities step up monitoring amid rising global oil prices.

First Gen plans ₱41.7B capex for 2026 to expand renewable energy projects

Power producer First Gen Corporation is preparing up to ₱41.7 billion in capital spending for 2026, a 24.5 percent increase from its ₱33.5 billion capex in 2025, company officials said.

Spot power prices ease in February, but regulators warn of possible surge if Middle East tensions drive fuel costs up

Electricity prices in the country’s spot market slipped slightly in February, offering temporary relief to consumers, but regulators are warning that global fuel disruptions linked to Middle East tensions could quickly push rates higher.

SEC shuts down MCM Royalty over illegal investment solicitation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cancelled the corporate registration of MCM Royalty Legacy International Inc. for illegally soliciting investments from the public.

SM Group to spend $50M exploring new geothermal wells

The SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) group plans to spend more than US$50 million this year to explore geothermal steam in six new sites, as it expands its renewable energy business.

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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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