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Cryptocurrency guidelines in the works – Recto

The regulators are crafting the guidelines helping shield cryptocurrency investors from fraudsters and other market actors who take advantage of the unwitting and the unsophisticated, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.

IEMOP signals WESM price hikes as mercury levels climb in the hot months ahead

The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) projected peak power demand rising 6 percent at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as temperature climbs in the hot months forward when the island groups across the country demand the most from the power grid. 

Alabat Wind supplies NGCP with 62.4 MW in a new interconnection pact

The Alabat Wind Power Corp. (AWPC), the renewable energy arm of Alternergy Holdings Corp., is supplying the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) with 62.4 megawatts (MW) from its wind power project in Alabat, Quezon in an interconnection agreement (ICA)

Lone bidder at Meralco CSP exercise raises likelihood of negotiated power purchase

Only one company has expressed interest to provide the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) with the 260 megawatts of power it needs for its franchise area in the hot months ahead.

Property market stay bought through 2024 and beyond, Colliers

The property market in Cebu is expected to stay buoyant beyond 2024, with most development likely focused in cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu

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Filinvest launches promo to make home buying easier

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has rolled out its Kaya-Sulit Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) Promo to make buying homes more affordable and easier for Filipinos. The program is offered in partnership with EastWest Bank and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

Cebu Landmasters expands to Cavite with new township project

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has acquired a 70-hectare property in Dasmariñas, marking its entry into Luzon’s fast-growing areas.

Marikina lawmaker warns scrapping fuel VAT may hurt Philippines’ credit rating

A senior lawmaker has warned that removing the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel could do more harm than good to the Philippine economy, even as public pressure grows to ease rising fuel prices.

DOTr launches P1B support program for PUV drivers, offers fare discounts

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out a P1 billion service contracting program to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting April 15, 2026. The program will run for two weeks.
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