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ERC lowers retail power threshold, eases smart meter rules

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new policies aimed at modernizing the country’s power sector and promoting more stable and affordable electricity.

Gov’t moves to lift hog prices, restore pork tariffs

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and local hog producers have agreed to set a minimum farmgate price of ₱210 per kilogram for live hogs to help ease the financial strain on farmers.

EastWest Bank Reports P6.6-Billion Profit in First Nine Months, Driven by Strong Consumer Lending and Digital Growth

East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) recorded a P6.6-billion net income for the first nine months of the year, up 14 percent from the same period last year, supported by steady core revenue growth. The bank’s return on equity (ROE)stood at 11.6 percent.

Security Bank opens new branch in Kawit, Cavite

Security Bank has opened its newest branch in Kawit, Cavite — its 363rd branch nationwide and 12th in the province — as part of its goal to make banking more accessible outside Metro Manila.

Core businesses drive Megaworld 9-month profit to  P18B

Megaworld Corp., the listed property development arm of billionaire Andrew Tan, reported a 14 percent increase in net income to nearly P18 billion for the first nine months, driven...

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Gokongwei, Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.

DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.

FAST charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.
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