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DENR convenes forum to boost forestry investments and partnerships

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources gathered over 200 representatives from government, finance groups, civil society, diplomatic bodies, and community forestry organizations in an investment forum held Thursday. The event aims to grow inclusive investments and strengthen cooperation for sustainable forest management.

PEMC, PERPI team up to improve electricity market operations

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The Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) have signed a three-year agreement to work together on studies aimed at making the country’s electricity market run better. The deal establishes a formal partnership for research, policy guidance and information sharing.

BPI calls for unified action vs cyber threats at 2026 CyberProtect conference

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Amid more complex and linked online risks, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has urged all sectors to work together to boost defenses against digital fraud. The call was made during its CyberProtect Conference held July 30 at Fairmont Makati with the theme “Defend as One: Building a United Front Towards Consumer Protection.”

DOE forms joint task force to lower electricity charges and remove extra charges

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has established a new Joint Task Force alongside the Energy Regulatory Commission, the National Electrification Administration, and electric cooperatives to help remove system loss charges and related value-added tax from power bills. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin emphasized the administration's stance that consumers should only pay for the electricity they actually consume, rather than bearing the cost of losses they did not cause.

BPI simplifies account opening with national ID integration

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in marking its 175th year as lender, rolled out a new feature making the opening of a bank account easier for all Filipinos. The improvement comes from a formal partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), marked by the signing of a subscription agreement that adopts the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) for the BPI app.
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Third NSCR trainset arrives, keeping flagship railway project on track for 2027 partial launch

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed Wednesday that the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) program remains on schedule, as another key rolling stock unit arrived in the Philippines.

Globe inveils latest Blueprint: Personalized connectivity, rewards and lifestyle brands

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Globe has launched its latest edition of The Blueprint this August, rolling out new technologies, strategic partnerships and enhanced customer experiences designed to make every digital interaction more meaningful, convenient and tailored to individual needs. Building on two earlier 2026 editions that centered on connectivity as a foundation for work, learning, earning and staying connected, this latest phase shifts focus from simple access to unlocking greater value—through easier service access, relevant offers, added benefits and experiences built around what customers truly enjoy.

Over 1,000 Southern Leyte students join BSP-backed financial inclusion drive, 528 new accounts opened

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More than 1,000 students took part in an onboarding event for the Youth Financial Inclusion Initiative held on 20 August 2026 at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod, Southern Leyte, where 528 transaction accounts were successfully opened. Led by Visayas-based Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, this marked the second account-opening drive in the region under the Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors Program, building on the inaugural August 2025 activity that registered 551 new accounts at the same institution.

Megaworld targets 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032

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Megaworld is accelerating its hospitality expansion, targeting nearly 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032 as it moves deeper into some of the Philippines’ fastest-growing tourism destinations, including Palawan and Ilocos Norte.
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