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    Megawide to expand precast plant for Pag-IBIG housing projects

    Megawide Construction Corp. will expand its precast construction facilities to support new affordable housing projects under a partnership with the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund).

    QSRs, kiosks power Philippine dining boom

    Quick service restaurants (QSRs) and food kiosks are set to drive growth in the Philippine foodservice industry in 2026, as consumers prioritize affordability, convenience, and speed, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.

    Government courts investors with ‘big, bold reforms’

    Senior economic officials on Friday laid out the government’s big, bold reforms aimed at improving governance, restoring investor confidence, and driving sustainable growth during a high-level dialogue with business leaders in Bonifacio Global City.

    BPO firm boosts PH employment inclusion program

    The business process outsourcing firm Foundever has expanded its disability inclusion program, launching a voluntary Self-ID system that allows employees to confidentially share disability and other identity information, alongside nationwide learning sessions marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiatives aim to better address workplace barriers and support employees with disabilities.

    ASEAN+ enterprises move AI from pilots to production as investments rise

    Enterprises across Asia Pacific are rapidly shifting from AI experimentation to production, with 96 percent planning to increase AI investment by an average of 15 percent in 2026, according to the Lenovo CIO Playbook 2026, commissioned by Lenovo with insights from IDC.

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    CREC sets $2B capex for 2026, flags weak peso as risk

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has set aside up to $2 billion in capital spending for 2026, double last year’s roughly $1 billion budget, as it ramps up renewable energy and battery storage projects.

    Fuel prices seen rising by more than P1 per liter this week

    Motorists should expect another big increase in fuel prices this Tuesday, with some products likely going up by more than P1 per liter.

    Love, ledgers, and the price of forever

    Getting married these days isn’t just about saying “I do.” It’s also saying yes to spreadsheets, supplier negotiations, and an accidental minor in macroeconomics—because love may be priceless, but weddings most certainly are not.

    Megawide to start Baguio transport terminal construction by Q3 2026

    Megawide Construction Corp. said it plans to begin construction of the P1.2-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) by the third quarter of 2026, with completion expected in about two years.
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