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Etiqa Philippines pays P4B in claims, signals strength 

Insurance provider Etiqa Philippines paid out nearly P4 billion in claims in 2025, underscoring both its capacity to meet policyholder obligations and the resilience of its balance sheet amid rising demand for protection products.

Aboitiz Power’s 2025 profit slips as one-off costs weigh on earnings

Aboitiz Power Corp. reported a slight decline in its core earnings for 2025 as one-off accounting costs tied to a major power project weighed on results, even as electricity sales grew.

FINEX shapes future finance leaders nationwide

The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) is doubling down on its mission to strengthen the country’s financial talent pipeline as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Intercollegiate Finance Competition (ICFC), a nationwide contest designed to test how well students apply classroom finance concepts to real-world challenges.

Gov’t eyes standby diesel purchase via PNOC amid supply concerns

The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government is considering buying additional diesel fuel through the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to build standby reserves in case of supply disruptions.

IMI rebounds after restructuring, swings to profit in 2025

Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) swung back to profit in 2025, signaling that its multi-year restructuring drive is beginning to pay off despite softer demand in the global automotive sector.

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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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