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Lender exceeds 2025 sustainable finance goal early

Security Bank Corp. has exceeded its 2025 sustainable finance target ahead of schedule, releasing P99.4 billion in green and social financing as of October 2025—18 percent above its full-year goal. The bank says the milestone reflects strong demand for sustainable investments in the Philippines and supports its ambition to become a leading partner in the sector.

REDC launches Bukidnon hydro tests, plans four new plants

Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has started commissioning its new 18.2-MW run-of-river hydropower plant in Bukidnon. The facility, located along the Pulangi River between Valencia City and San Fernando, employed more than 900 workers during round-the-clock construction.

Treasury marks milestone as PH nears 2025 borrowing goal

Finance undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano described the BTr as keeper of the nation’s “passbook,” responsible for raising about 90 percent of the government’s borrowing needs—an essential task that supports everything from public services to long-term economic plans.

New oil projects to take years

PXP Energy Corp. says it will take years before three newly awarded petroleum service contracts (PSCs) can be fully developed, citing the complexity and long timelines of oil exploration.

Filipinos brace for AI-driven fraud wave in holiday mobile shopping

As Filipino shoppers head into the busiest mobile shopping season of the year, new research from Appdome’s fifth annual Consumer Expectations of Mobile App Security Report shows rising anxiety over synthetic fraud, identity theft, and AI-driven scams.

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Mitsubishi’s $700-M Ayala deal to spur Luzon Corridor projects

Mitsubishi Corp.‘X planned USD700-million investment in Ayala Corp. could help accelerate infrastructure, energy, logistics and digital projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), deepening Japanese participation in the Philippines’ industrial development while raising expectations for stronger private-sector investment.

Cebu Pacific takes delivery of 15th Airbus A330neo

Cebu Pacific (CEB) has officially welcomed its 15th Airbus A330neo aircraft, cementing its standing as the largest operator of this aircraft type across Asia and bringing another modern, fuel-efficient plane into its growing fleet.

PITX Station upgrades completed: Smoother, faster journeys LRT-1 commuters

Improvements at the LRT-1 PITX Station are now fully in place, with the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) confirming all upgrades fully implemented as scheduled by the end of the fourth quarter this year.

Philippines eyes $875.64-million ADB loan for Mindanao road upgrade

The Philippines is turning to the Asian Development Bank for a proposed $875.64-million loan to fund the second phase of the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Project, focused on boosting road connectivity across the region.
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