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Visayas grid on yellow alert

The Visayas Grid was under a yellow alert from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday due to multiple power plants being offline, though no outages are expected. 

New gas reservoir marks turning point for PH energy

The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday it is closely monitoring two active drilling sites in Palawan’s Malampaya natural gas field. Initial results from the wells are expected by the end of the quarter.

ACEN plans over P80 billion capex in 2026 to expand power portfolio

ACEN Corp. will spend more than ₱80 billion in capital expenditures (capex) in 2026 as it aims to grow its total power generation capacity to over 8,000 megawatts (MW), covering both operational and under-construction projects by year-end.

CREC advances plans for wind power projects 

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is moving forward with two wind power projects in partnership with foreign firm Levanta Renewables.

PSEi could hit 7,000 this year, experts say

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may climb back to the 7,000-point level in 2026, a milestone seen as catching up with regional markets. Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) CEO Manny Ocampo said lower interest rates should boost consumer spending, which in turn supports overall market sentiment.

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SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.

Contract breathes new life into Makati’s Japanese green haven

Security Bank and MUFG Bank Manila have refreshed the Tsuruki-en (“Crane and Turtle”) Japanese Garden at Washington SyCip Park, returning a beloved nature retreat to the community.

Maxim rolls out emergency contact tool for drivers

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a new feature letting driver-partners add emergency contacts within the app, offering them another reliable way to call for help. Drivers can select trusted people who will be alerted if an emergency arises.
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