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Transmission charges dip in January bills, helping homes and businesses

Electricity consumers will pay slightly lower transmission charges in their January 2026 power bills, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

Jollibee to stay focused on growth despite international spin-off

Jollibee Foods Corp. said Wednesday it will continue focusing on growing its business even as it moves forward with plans to spin off its international operations.

Megaworld raises stake on office future

Property giant Megaworld Corp. is expanding its office platform with the launch of a new leasing group, a move aimed at reinforcing its position as the Philippines’ largest office developer while advancing its goal of building a 2-million-square-meter leasable office portfolio.

Visa, GCash launch cross-border wallet funding for Filipinos

Visa has partnered with GCash and makes it easier and safer to send money from abroad directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines. Through Visa Direct, individuals and businesses worldwide can now transfer funds straight to GCash, benefiting more than 90 million users with faster and more convenient access to overseas money.

NLEX–C5 Northlink section halfway completed

NLEX Corp. said construction of Section 1A of the NLEX–C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 is 50 percent complete, marking steady progress toward finishing the full 11.3-kilometer road linking Mindanao Avenue and C5/C.P. Garcia.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

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.
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