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    Final phase of SCTEX toll hike starts Sept. 9; motorists to pay higher rates

    The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) will implement the final tranche of a multi-year toll rate adjustment for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) beginning September 9, 2025, marking the completion of a phased increase program aimed at minimizing the financial burden on motorists.

    NTC to phase out 3G by 2026, pushes telcos toward 4G and 5G transition

    The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has announced plans to fully decommission 3G mobile networks nationwide by December 31, 2026, under a draft circular titled “Decommissioning of Third Generation (3G) and Second Generation (2G) Mobile Network Series.”

    Court affirms Filipino citizenship of mining exec, slams gov’t overreach

    The Taguig City Regional Trial Court has ruled that Joseph C. Sy, former chairman of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), is a Filipino citizen, ordering his immediate release from detention and halting deportation proceedings initiated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

    PH eyes nuclear future with optimism, policy momentum builds

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has expressed strong optimism about the country’s readiness to adopt nuclear energy, projecting a policy and regulatory framework in place by 2026 to welcome project applications.

    World Bank funds US$70M climate-linked risk mitigation program for farmers

    The World Bank is backing a five-year, USD70 million initiative to create a co-insurance pool that will cushion Philippine agriculture from escalating climate-related risks.

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    Mreit income rises 29% in nine months on new asset infusions

    Mreit, Inc., the real estate investment trust of property developer Megaworld Corp., reported a 29 percent jump in income to P935 million in the third quarter of 2025, up from P719.58 million a year earlier. The growth was driven by six newly acquired office properties, higher occupancy, and sustained rental escalations.

    UN climate fund launches $250M support call for vulnerable countries

    At the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) today, the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) opened its first call for funding under the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM). The move marks the Fund’s shift from planning to action, allowing developing countries to access aid for climate-related losses.

    Telco taps new laser tech to boost broadband service

    Globe Telecom is rolling out Free Space Optics (FSO), a laser-based technology that delivers fiber-like internet speeds without the need for cables.

    Passenger surge lifts Cebu Pacific profits to P9.5 B

    Cebu Pacific on Thursday reported a 179 percent increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong passenger demand. The Gokongwei-led airline posted a net income of ₱9.5 billion from January to September, up from ₱3.4 billion during the same period last year.
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