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Luzon, Visayas grids hit by power alerts

The power grids in Luzon and Visayas were placed under yellow and red alerts on Wednesday after several power plants went offline and electricity demand surged.

Honda Philippines hits 12 million sales milestone

Honda Philippines, Inc. has reached 12 million cumulative motorcycle sales as of April 30, 2026, marking a major milestone for the country’s leading motorcycle manufacturer.

RLC pushes ahead with projects despite rising construction costs

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) said it will continue all planned developments despite higher construction costs caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signaling confidence in its long-term growth strategy and financial position.

Electricity spot market prices surge in April

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose by 30.6 percent in April, reaching an average of P5.36 per kilowatt-hour from P4.31 in March, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

BPI named only PH bank in Best Workplaces 2026 list

Bank of the Philippine Islands has been named one of the Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines for 2026 by Great Place to Work, becoming the only bank in the country to make this year’s list.

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Vivant Energy acquires developerof 200 MW Samar wind farm

Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) has fully acquired Samar Philippines Renewable Corp. (SPRC) from Envision Energy Philippines Corp. through its renewable energy arm, Vivant Renewable Energy Corp. While the financial terms were not disclosed, SPRC is the developer of a 200-megawatt wind farm located across four municipalities in Northern Samar.

BOC-ICTSI coordination set to speed up trade flows

Early coordination between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expected to significantly improve trade efficiency as the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) moves closer to completion, signaling a more integrated approach to port development and customs operations in the Philippines.

Vietnam firms pledge P50M aid for Mindanao quake relief

Vietnamese companies VinFast, V-Green, VinEnergo, and Green GSM have committed more than P50 million in emergency assistance for communities affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, signaling both humanitarian support and deepening regional investment ties with the Philippines.

Philippine food brands break into Singapore premium market

Filipino food brands are steadily carving out space in Singapore’s highly competitive premium consumer market, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ramps up efforts to position Philippine exports beyond traditional commodity offerings and into higher-value branding and innovation-driven segments.
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