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10,000kg waste collected in BPI, PCG river clean-up drive

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard Maritime Security and Law Enforcement Command (PCG MARSLEC), conducted its first River Clean-Up Drive at the Mexico Plaza Ferry Station in Intramuros, marking a major step in disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Stratbase condemns Chinese aggression in West Philippine Sea

The Stratbase ADR Institute has strongly condemned a recent act of aggression by China in the West Philippine Sea, following an October 12 incident where a China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship and fired water cannons at its crew.

Diesel prices stable for first time in 7 weeks

The various fuel retailers will implement mixed price adjustments starting Tuesday morning. Gasoline prices will increase by P0.30 per liter, while kerosene prices will decrease by P0.20 per liter. Diesel prices will remain steady with no changes.

Lead poultry integrator hits 2,000 rotisserie stalls, restaurants by year-end

Bounty Fresh Group Holdings Inc. announced plans to add approximately 300 new Chooks To Go rotisserie stalls and restaurants nationwide by the end of 2025, bringing its total store count to around 2,000.

New 40-MW power deal boosts Palawan electricity

The Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco) and Vivant Energy Corp., through its subsidiary Delta P Inc., have started implementing a 40-megawatt (MW) power supply agreement in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

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Eleven power firms eye Meralco bidding for 900-MW supply deal

At least eleven power generation companies have expressed intent to bid for the 900-megawatt supply contract of Manila Electric Company, signaling strong market interest and competitive prospects for the distribution utility’s long-term power requirement.

Gov’t seeks global partners for Mindanao Railway

The Philippines is reaching out to India and other international partners to secure financing for the Mindanao Railway Project, following the withdrawal of earlier financial support from China.

Semirara questions DOE bidding rules, cites harm to industrial policy success 

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation has challenged the Department of Energy’s latest bidding rules, warning that the revised guidelines undermine the national government's intent to foster long-term industrial productivity and resource stability.

GoTyme urges mandatory open finance to challenge big banks

GoTyme Bank is calling on the government to mandate open finance in the Philippines, arguing that resistance from established lenders is limiting consumers’ control over financial data and restricting access to affordable credit.
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