MPower expands retail aggregation deal with Mr. Freeze
MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has expanded its partnership with Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. by enrolling four more ice plants under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
DPWH speeds up Udalo Bridge construction to improve travel in Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the completion of the Udalo Bridge along the Abra De Ilog-Puerto Galera Road, a key missing link of the Mindoro Circumferential Road that has been stalled for over three years.
Canada partners with Philippine startups to boost women-led innovation
Canadian organizations partnered with local stakeholders in Manila for a week of entrepreneurship activities, highlighting growing collaboration between APF Canada and Kickstart Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of a leading Southeast Asian telecom company. The events aimed to connect Philippine startups with international investors and partners while promoting sustainable business solutions.
Airfares seen stable in March as fuel surcharge holds steady
Travelers can expect airfare to remain stable in, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) keeps the Level 4 fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights for the eighth consecutive month.
Manulife launches normal shares repurchase
Manulife has secured approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid, allowing the insurance company to buy back and cancel up to 42 million of its common shares. Outside Canada and the U.S., Manulife said it may undertake similar buybacks in other markets where it is listed, such as the Philippine Stock Exchange, in compliance with local regulations.
