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BCRemit goes global, targets SMEs everywhere 

Philippine-owned fintech BCRemit is rapidly expanding its global reach, now operating in 23 countries while broadening its focus beyond overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and global migrant markets.

DOE opens 18 coal blocks to private bidders 

The Department of Energy (DOE) will open at least 18 coal blocks across the country to private investors as part of a competitive bidding round set to begin on February 27, 2026.

DA orders fresh probe into farm subsidy program amid irregularity claims

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered a new and broader investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement and distribution of subsidized farm inputs and machinery, following complaints from farmers’ groups.

SEC sets stricter training and accreditation rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released draft rules that would tighten mandatory corporate governance training for company directors and key officers, aiming to improve oversight and accountability in Philippine businesses.

Innovation driver Hu Jianguo named director at DigiPlus  

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has appointed Hu Jianguo to its board of directors following the resignation of Tang Yong, whose departure took effect Tuesday. Yong will remain with the company as board adviser, ensuring leadership continuity.

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Monde Nissin trims capex, targets premium noodle market growth

Monde Nissin Corp. has reduced its 2026 capital expenditure budget to P5.4 billion from about P6.5 billion, prioritizing a new biscuit manufacturing plant in Northern Luzon as it navigates softer noodle volumes and intensifying competition from premium imports.

ERC issues show cause orders against power firms over excessive unplanned outages

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has stepped up its drive to keep electricity supply steady, issuing 24 show cause orders to 13 power generation companies whose facilities repeatedly went offline beyond allowed limits. Released on October 14, 2026, these orders require the firms to submit verified explanations on why their units exceeded the allowable equivalent unplanned outage limits set under existing reliability rules.

AyalaLand Logistics 3Q income trims Jan-Sep net profit decline

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), the industrial property and logistics unit of Ayala Land Inc., reported a 9 percent decline in nine-month net income to P73 million, as weaker industrial lot sales and softer commercial leasing offset stronger warehouse and cold storage revenues.

Quorn turnaround boosts Monde Nissin earnings, dividend payout

Monde Nissin Corp. returned its struggling Quorn meat-free protein business to operating profitability in the first nine months of 2026, helping lift group earnings and giving the food manufacturer room to raise its cash dividend.
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