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    Cooler weather, softer demand weigh on Meralco sales; signals slower economic activity

    Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a slight drop in power sales in 2025 as cooler weather and weaker demand from households and businesses reduced electricity use.

    Fifth fuel price hike in series expected this week

    Fuel prices are set to rise for a fifth straight week, adding more pressure on businesses and households already dealing with higher costs.

    Greenfield builds cities where wellness feels natural

    Wellness has long been marketed as an escape: drive out of town, book a retreat, breathe deeply, then return to traffic on Monday. Greenfield Development Corp. wants to retire that idea. Its message is refreshingly grounded—well-being shouldn’t live on the fringes of city life. It should be woven into it.

    DMCI Mining sets record nickel output in 2025

    DMCI Mining Corp. reported a record nickel ore production of 2 million wet metric tons (WMT) in 2025, up 33 percent from 1.5 million WMT in 2024.

    DOTr targets June 2026 completion of land acquisition for NSCR

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it aims to complete the right-of-way and land acquisition for the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) by June 2026, a key step needed to keep construction on track and deliver faster, more reliable transport for the public.

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    Bell appoints INAEC as maintenance center for Bell 429 in PH

    Bell Textron Inc. has appointed INAEC Aviation Corporation as its approved maintenance center (AMC) in the Philippines for the Bell 429 helicopter.

    Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

    In an aviation industry often driven by scale and speed, Sunlight Air is taking a more measured route. The boutique carrier is building its business around efficiency, discipline, and destination depth, convinced that smarter operations can deliver both commercial returns and environmental gains.

    Obiena completes Asian set, gold secured in vault

    Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has finally done it all—indoors, outdoors, and now, undeniably, completely.

    PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

    The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.
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