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    Detained mining exec scores legal victory against immigration bureau

    Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) announced that its detained chairman, Joseph Sy, has secured another legal victory after a Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted his urgent motion for release despite ongoing deportation proceedings initiated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

    PGPC launches  million-tree reforestation drive across Luzon

    The Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) has launched an ambitious environmental initiative to plant over one million trees in seven provinces across Luzon over the next five years. The reforestation program will cover more than 1,200 hectares, targeting areas around PGPC’s geothermal steam fields.

    DOE bares harmonized EV rules to boost adoption

    The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism for increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the release of a harmonized EV classification system set to take effect on September 20, 2025.

    DA seeks NFA power to buy milled grain

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Congress to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) mandate to purchase milled rice and corn directly from local producers as part of proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

    Meralco hints at lower rates in September

    Electricity rates in Metro Manila and nearby areas are expected to drop this September, providing potential relief to households and businesses, according to the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).

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    BSP deploys new anti-scam law to probe flood control corruption accounts

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched an investigation into bank accounts linked to the recent flood-control corruption controversy, invoking for the first time the newly enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), or Republic Act No. 12010.

    AMLC freezes assets of DPWH officials, contractors linked to ‘ghost projects’

    The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has issued freeze orders on the assets and bank accounts of multiple Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors allegedly involved in fraudulent or “ghost” infrastructure projects, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.

    PAL tops Asia-Pacific for on-time performance in August

    Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region for August 2025, achieving an on-time performance (OTP) rating of 89.37 percent, according to global aviation analytics firm Cirium.

    Grab faces new oversight in driver incentives

    Grab Philippines has signed a new agreement with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to extend the regulatory review of its driver incentive program by another year, underscoring ongoing corporate oversight following its 2018 acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations.
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