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Standard Chartered Bank supports youth empowerment through agriculture

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has partnered with the Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation Inc. to launch the SCB Youth for Sustainable Agriculture Development.

UnionBank names new leaders at CitySavings, UnionDigital

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) recently announced the appointment of Ana Aboitiz Delgado as the new chairman of the Board of the thrift banking arm of the Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines.

Cemex Holdings suffers P1B net loss in 2022 on weak cement demand, FX losses

Listed cement manufacturer Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. said Tuesday it suffered a P1-billion net loss in 2022, with higher cement prices not enough to offset the decline in sales volume, higher fuel cost, and foreign exchange losses.

Oriental Peninsula affiliate signs power deal with Marubeni 

Oriental Peninsula Resources Group Inc., which trades on the stock exchange under the symbol ORE, said Tuesday one of its affiliate, Oriental Energy & Power Generation Corp., has signed an agreement with Japan’s Marubeni Corp. for the development of renewable energy sources in the Philippines. 

SRA recommends importing 440,000 MT of refined sugar

The government has greenlit the entry of 440,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to tamp down its retail price and at the same time fill up a two-month buffer stock, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

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PH Japan launch 3-year hydro mapping project

The Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to launch a three-year technical cooperation project focused on mapping the country's large-scale hydropower potential.

LTFRB suspends 15 Florida Buses over highway racing incident

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has imposed a 30-day suspension on 15 Florida Bus Co. buses after their drivers were caught racing on the National Highway in Cagayan on June 8, 2025—a dangerous act that went viral on the internet. 

DA cracks down on illegal agri-chemical sales

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed confidence that the filing of charges against individuals involved in the illegal sale of unregistered agricultural chemicals will serve as a strong deterrent to similar violations nationwide.

DOE awards 6.7 GW under GEA 3

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded 6,680.887 MW of renewable energy capacity under the third Green Energy Auction (GEA 3), based on a 9 June 2025 filing disclosed Tuesday. Seven developers submitted 12 winning bids under the program, which offers fixed-rate incentives to developers bidding below the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) reserve price.
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