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APECO pushes funding to lure investors

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is seeking the release of the remaining P7 billion from its P10-billion authorized capitalization to bankroll infrastructure and development projects designed to make the zone more attractive to investors.

PSE pushes revival of pension stock loan plan to boost market liquidity

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) plans to persuade state-run pension funds—the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System—to revive a stock investment loan program to increase trading liquidity and deepen the local capital market.

Converge ICT tops 2025 DICT broadband audit as fastest, most consistent provider

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is recognized as the fastest and most reliable broadband provider in the Philippines, topping the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) 2025 performance audit.

Megaworld to Invest P8 Billion in New Talisay Township

Megaworld Corp. will invest P8 billion to deve97-hectare property in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Road. The new township, called Sugartown, will be Megaworld’s 37th township nationwide and its third in Negros Occidental.

EDSA Busway posts record ridership in 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) says more people used the EDSA Busway in 2025, as travel along EDSA became smoother and more reliable.

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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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