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Manulife eyes USD1B from new debt issue

Manulife Financial Corp. has priced a USD1 billion public offering of senior notes at 100 percent of face value, as the global insurer moves to reinforce its funding base and prepare for upcoming refinancing needs.

PCC green lights Prime Infra, First Gen deal

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the planned energy deal with First Gen Corp., giving the power firms the regulatory go-ahead to form...

PCSO tops 2024 GOCC rankings

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) emerged as the top-performing government-owned and controlled corporation in the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) 2024 performance evaluation, earning the highest score at 100.63% and surpassing major institutions like the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority and PAGCOR.

REDC buys majority stake in Bukidnon hydropower firm

Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has purchased a 95 percent stake in Maramag Hydropower Corp. (MHC), the developer of the proposed 25-MW Pulangi IV hydropower project in Maramag, Bukidnon.

Japan-PH sugarcane research center stage at Negros Occidental symposium

Japan highlighted its expanding support for Philippine agriculture during a two-day visit to Negros Occidental by Ambassador Endo Kazuya from December 1–2, 2025.

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Gov’t sets January 2027 launch for global bond pricing standard to boost market liquidity

The financial regulators and market institutions on Friday announced that peso-denominated government bonds will transition to the international bond pricing convention for settlement purposes starting January 4, 2027. All relevant regulations and backend systems are scheduled to be fully operational before the end of 2026.

PH exports eye $100B as electronics drive growth

Philippine merchandise exports could hit a record USD100 billion in 2026, up from about USD84 billion last year, as surging electronics shipments and a possible mineral export recovery offset risks from US tariff policies.

PCCI bets on growth amid political noise, rising costs

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) remains cautiously optimistic about business prospects despite rising costs, governance concerns and political controversies, urging the government to restore investor confidence and accelerate reforms.

SMX secures third TTG win as MICE footprint expands

SMX Convention Center has secured its third consecutive Philippines’ Best Convention & Exhibition Center title at the 35th TTG Travel Awards, as parent company SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) expands its meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) facilities beyond established business hubs.
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