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House panel to probe NGCP’s franchise violations, power concerns

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises on Monday voted to conduct a comprehensive review of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, following concerns from lawmakers about the company’s apparent noncompliance with its franchise obligations.

Metrobank ensures holiday banking convenience with select branches and 24/7 online access

As the holiday season deepens, Metrobank commits to provide uninterrupted banking services for its customers.

GT Capital highlights leadership changes at Federal Land

GT Capital Holdings, Inc. announced on Monday key leadership changes within its property subsidiaries—Federal Land, Inc. and Federal Land NRE Global (FNG), its joint venture with Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Bacolod City awards first 4PH building under PBBM admin

Bacolod City made history as the first local government unit in the Philippines to hand over a completed 4PH housing building. 

Misamis Oriental officials visit LIMA Estate for insights

A delegation from Misamis Oriental recently concluded a benchmarking trip to Aboitiz InfraCapital’s (AIC) LIMA Estate in Batangas, an industrial development renowned as the country’s first and largest 5-star BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence)-certified estate.

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Chinese car brands narrow customer gap, BYD leads

Chinese automakers are closing in on American rivals in customer experience, slashing the gap to just five points this year from 29 points in 2025, with BYD posting the biggest improvement among 11 brands assessed in the Philippines.

Banks expect steady credit standards and stronger loan demand in 4Q 

The various banks are anticipating a stable lending environment with potential growth in borrowing activity toward the end of the year, according to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

PCC fines PEMHI, MGen P5.8 million over reporting lapses

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) fined Pilipinas Enterprise Management Holdings Inc. (PEMHI) and Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) P5.8 million for repeatedly missing reporting deadlines tied to their merger clearance, underscoring the regulator’s tougher stance on compliance with post-merger commitments.

Nature‑based river restoration shields Ata‑Manobo lands in Davao del Norte

A community‑led nature‑based restoration project is helping protect over 1,000 Ata‑Manobo residents in Sitio Patil, Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong from worsening riverbank erosion and climate‑driven hazards. Ten major flood and landslide events hit the area between 2020 and 2023, as strong currents at the Kapalong‑Maguimon river confluence wore away soil and threatened homes, farms and ancestral lands.
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