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MPower Powers Big Ben Group’s Bulacan facilities in new alliance 

MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Meralco led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has officially partnered with Big Ben Group to provide stable, cost‑effective power to the company’s manufacturing facilities in Pulilan, Bulacan.

PLDT Enterprise deploys Starlink for Mindanao quake recovery

PLDT Enterprise, together with PLDT and Smart, has deployed Starlink satellite connectivity to restore critical communications after the powerful earthquake in parts of Mindanao. Teams were immediately sent to General Santos City and South Cotabato to assess networks and support restoration in coordination with the DICT and local governments. Most facilities remained stable, with disruptions driven mainly by power outages; Starlink was rolled out at key sites including Malungon and Alabel Sarangani Provincial Hospitals, and response command centers. PLDT COO Menardo “Butch” G. Jimenez Jr. noted connectivity lets people reach loved ones and supports rebuilding, while PLDT Enterprise SVP Blums Pineda said the group aims to be first responders for responders to speed recovery. The companies stand ready to support communities through rebuilding.

PNIA, DOF optimistic EO 122 will unlock critical minerals’ full economic potential 

Stakeholders including the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have voiced strong optimism over the transformative economic promise of Executive Order (EO) 122, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish a national framework for critical minerals.

Gov’t shifts to private-led forest carbon push Philippines as DENR builds investible market framework

The Philippines is moving beyond reliance on public funds and grants for forest restoration, laying down clear frameworks to draw sustained private sector investment into nature-based solutions and build a robust, investable forest carbon market.

Manulife urges investors to lock in high yields

Manulife Investments Philippines sees opportunities for investors to lock in elevated yields while preparing portfolios for an eventual shift in the country’s monetary cycle, favoring income, diversification, and flexibility over aggressive bets on an imminent rate cut.

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Third NSCR trainset arrives, keeping flagship railway project on track for 2027 partial launch

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed Wednesday that the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) program remains on schedule, as another key rolling stock unit arrived in the Philippines.

Globe inveils latest Blueprint: Personalized connectivity, rewards and lifestyle brands

Globe has launched its latest edition of The Blueprint this August, rolling out new technologies, strategic partnerships and enhanced customer experiences designed to make every digital interaction more meaningful, convenient and tailored to individual needs. Building on two earlier 2026 editions that centered on connectivity as a foundation for work, learning, earning and staying connected, this latest phase shifts focus from simple access to unlocking greater value—through easier service access, relevant offers, added benefits and experiences built around what customers truly enjoy.

Over 1,000 Southern Leyte students join BSP-backed financial inclusion drive, 528 new accounts opened

More than 1,000 students took part in an onboarding event for the Youth Financial Inclusion Initiative held on 20 August 2026 at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod, Southern Leyte, where 528 transaction accounts were successfully opened. Led by Visayas-based Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, this marked the second account-opening drive in the region under the Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors Program, building on the inaugural August 2025 activity that registered 551 new accounts at the same institution.

Megaworld targets 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032

Megaworld is accelerating its hospitality expansion, targeting nearly 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032 as it moves deeper into some of the Philippines’ fastest-growing tourism destinations, including Palawan and Ilocos Norte.
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