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Dizon signals top-tier contractors for Maharlika Highway rehab

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said he will meet with the country’s top contractors next month as the government prepares to open the bidding for the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway.

LeapFrog, Navegar fuel regional care

Impact investor LeapFrog Investments and Philippine private equity firm Navegar have teamed up to bankroll the expansion of Global Care Medical Center (GCMC), wagering on surging demand for quality healthcare beyond the capital.

Sipag at tiyaga turn into profit for Naga’s Surf2Sawa sellers

Hardworking sales agents in Naga are reaping big rewards as demand rises for the Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber plan of Converge ICT Solutions.

Cebu Pacific launches Chinese New Year seat sale for domestic and international travel

Cebu Pacific has kicked off a Chinese New Year seat sale, offering fares as low as ₱88 one-way for select domestic and international flights. The sale runs from February 16 to 20, or while seats last.

Motor loans now include job shield 

In a first for the Philippine consumer finance market, SB Finance has launched bundled loss-of-employment protection for motorcycle loan borrowers, embedding mandatory coverage into every loan under its enhanced MotorsikLOAN program.

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Central banks must adopt for AI era— BSP chief

Central banks around the world must prepare to seize both the opportunities and navigate the challenges brought by artificial intelligence while upholding their key missions of keeping prices steady and financial systems secure.

STI Holdings’ assets climb 10% to P18.7B

STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. (STI Holdings) grew its consolidated assets by 10 percent to P18.69 billion in the financial year ended June 2026, as strong tertiary enrollment and continued investments in campus infrastructure and education technology supported its financial performance.

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.
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