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Power restoration ongoing in storm-hit areas

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) remains on full alert as restoration efforts continue following power interruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi).

House prices climb, condos dip in Q2

Residential property prices in the Philippines rose by 7.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

D&L units secure pioneer status, extend incentives

D&L Industries said its wholly-owned subsidiaries, D&L Premium Foods Corp. (DLPF) and Natura Aeropack Corporation (NAC), have been granted pioneer status by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), extending their income tax holiday by two additional years. 

Security Bank opens 361st branch in Naic, Cavite

Security Bank Corp. has officially opened its 361st branch in Naic, Cavite, further expanding its reach in Southern Luzon and bringing its “BetterBanking” experience to more communities.

Consumers grow optimistic as business confidence cools — BSP

Consumer confidence improved while business sentiment moderated in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest surveys released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.

Philippine electronics exports strengthen US supply chains amid weak peso

The Philippines is seeking a larger role in US technology supply chains as rising artificial intelligence (AI) demand creates fresh opportunities for the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry, with a weaker peso potentially improving exporters’ price competitiveness.

Food and beverage manufacturers donate coconut seedlings

Century Pacific Food Inc. and global brand Vita Coco are donating a combined 2 million quality coconut seedlings to Philippine smallholder farmers over the next five years.

PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.
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