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    Maynilad launches country’s second-largest IPO at P34.35B

    Maynilad Water Services Inc. has priced its initial public offering at P15 per share, aiming to raise up to P34.35 billion ($588 million), making it the second largest IPO in Philippine history after Monde Nissin’s P48.6-billion debut in 2021.

    Globe unit helping drive digital shift in retail and supply chain

    Globe Business is positioned as a key enabler of digital transformation for retailers, marketers, and supply chain leaders, offering integrated solutions powered by data, MarTech, collaboration tools, and dependable connectivity.

    Dizon vows full DPWH overhaul to end corruption

    Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday pledged a sweeping overhaul of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to eliminate long-standing corruption and ensure public funds benefit Filipinos.

    Majority of Filipinos prioritize food price cuts – survey

    A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group reveals that 56 percent of Filipinos view reducing food prices—especially rice and other staples—as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s top priority.

    Jollibee volunteers join coastal tree planting efforts

    The Jollibee Group reinforced its commitment to sustainability and volunteerism by joining the International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20 and leading a separate tree-planting activity on September 30.

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    FPA bans online sale of fertilizers, pesticides

    The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.

    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.
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