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Competition Commission clears Ayala Logistics power play

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given the green light to a strategic joint venture between listed conglomerate Ayala Corp. and EMIF II Holding III B.V., clearing the latter’s acquisition of a roughly 40 percent stake in AC Logistics Holdings Corp.

Scroll, sell, succeed: MSMEs go live

Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) didn’t just survive in 2025—they went live and thrived.

Digital push takes center stage at PCCI

The newly installed head of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is placing digitalization at the core of his agenda, arguing that stronger connectivity and smarter systems could unlock growth for millions of small businesses—and improve the country’s overall investment appeal.

Wall St extends rally after Maduro arrest

US equities advanced further on Tuesday, extending gains as investors weighed geopolitical fallout and rotated across sectors. Markets had surged on Monday after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, resetting expectations around energy and regional risk.

Holidays in 2026

Plan your vacations this year with this the holiday calendar provided by Malacanang. The calendar lists extended weekends in April, May, June, August, November and December.

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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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