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PAL soars with 62% gain 3Q earnings

Philippine Airlines Inc. posted a 62 percent year-over-year jump in third-quarter net income to USD22 million, signaling the flag carrier’s resilience amid ongoing strategic transformation that has started to drive volumes and passenger traffic higher.

Manila Water takes full control of Upper Wawa Dam

Manila Water has strengthened its commitment to providing reliable water service across the East Zone after officially taking over operations of the Upper Wawa Dam in October. The move follows the company’s full acquisition of WawaJVCo from Prime Infra, bringing all operations of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project under Manila Water’s management.

Shell Pilipinas profits surge, cash flows strong

Shell Pilipinas Corp., the second largest oil company in the country, fired up its performance in the first nine months of the year, booking core earnings of P2.5 billion, up 10 percent year-on-year. That pushed net income to P1.3 billion, higher by 33 percent from the same period last year.

ACEN approves more funds for local projects

ACEN Corp. has approved additional funding for its local exploration project and for the planned Camarines offshore wind project being developed with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

Gov’t hosts global meet on migratory bird conservation

The Philippines is hosting the 12th Meeting of Partners (MOP) of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) Partnership for the first time since the program began in 2006, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced Monday.

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Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.

Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls 

Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.
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