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Aboitiz says P13.7-B BlackRock deal nearing close

The Aboitiz Group expects to soon close its P13.7-billion infrastructure deal with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a unit of BlackRock, as the group moves to bring a major global investor into its infrastructure business.

DOE moves to stabilize Visayas power supply, normalcy seen by Sept 21

The Department of Energy is taking urgent steps to end rotational outages and stabilize Visayas power supply.

Marcos gov’t seeks P197.3-B rail budget for growth

The Marcos administration is seeking P197.3 billion for rail projects in 2027, with nearly all of the proposed spending concentrated on two major lines aimed at easing congestion and improving access to jobs and economic centers.

Manulife unveils Wealth Guarantee Plus: guaranteed income, capital safety and life coverage

Manulife Philippines launched Wealth Guarantee Plus, a limited-time single-payment life insurance plan delivering steady payouts, full premium return, and protection. It offers annual cash benefits up to 5% for seven years—higher than prior versions—plus 125% premium life coverage, with principal fully returned at term end.

Aboitiz eyes LIMA talent model for Luzon corridor, Pax Silica

The Aboitiz Group is looking to replicate LIMA Estate’s integrated approach to industry, infrastructure, and workforce development across the Luzon Economic Corridor, as the Philippines prepares to compete for investments in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other emerging industries.

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$1-B Laguna Lake solar project seen as region’s largest

Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering has partnered with local developer SunAsia Energy for a $1-billion floating solar project at Laguna Lake, set to deliver 1,000 MW capacity as Southeast Asia’s biggest of its kind.

Remote households to gain reliable power from upcoming microgrid bidding

The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving forward with plans to bring electricity to more than 100,000 currently unenergized households across the Philippines, through an upcoming competitive bidding process for microgrid services.

DA pushes palm oil expansion to cut imports, boost economy and support cleaner fuels

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is leading a major drive to expand the palm oil industry, aiming to cut the country’s heavy reliance on imports and build a local supply base that can also serve as feedstock for cleaner fuels.

NDA, Negros Occidental university team up for 50-ha dairy farm to boost regional industry

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) and Central Philippines State University (CPSU) have partnered to develop a 50-hectare dairy stock farm in Barangay Camingawan here, aiming to strengthen production, breeding, research and training across the Negros Island Region.
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