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    SMC volunteers lead 15-site cleanup for Int’l Coastal Cleanup Day

    Hundreds of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) employee-volunteers are set to participate in coastal cleanup drives at 15 sites across the country today in observance of International Coastal Cleanup Day. The activity is part of the company’s continuing environmental efforts and also marks its 135th anniversary.

    Lender highlights estate planning in “Legacy Unlocked” series

    In anticipation of a major generational wealth transfer among Filipino families, EastWest Bank brought estate and succession planning to the forefront through its exclusive event series, “Legacy Unlocked: The Power of Planning for Generations.”

    BOP surplus expands in August

    The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) surplus of US$359 million in August 2025, significantly higher than the US$88 million surplus posted in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Marcos inaugurates P61.7M rice facility in Pampanga

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of a ₱61.7 million rice processing system (RPS) in Guagua, Pampanga on Friday, the fifth such facility built in the province under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF).

    Regulators unite to enforce fair play in telecom sector

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), formalizing an interagency partnership aimed at enhancing competition and regulatory coordination within the country’s data transmission industry.

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    Meralco speeds up power restoration after Super Typhoon Uwan

    The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said its crews are working around the clock to restore power in areas hit by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong).

    SMC waives toll for gov’t vehicles in Typhoon Uwan relief efforts

    San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has suspended toll fees for marked government vehicles engaged in relief and recovery operations in areas hit by Typhoon Uwan. The move supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure unhindered movement of responders across Luzon.

    FDI Inflows ease 40% in August

    Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines stayed positive in August 2025, although inflows declined by 40.5 percent to US$494 million from US$830 million a year earlier, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday.

    Ayala Land nets P21.4B in 9-month on steady growth

    Property development giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) booked a net income of P21.4 billion in the first nine months ended September 30, supported by stable property development earnings and the steady expansion of its leasing and hospitality portfolio. Consolidated revenues climbed to P121.8 billion during the period.
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