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Meralco power rates up P2.1496/kWh in July as power rates cost normalize

The Manila Electric Co. announced Monday a substantial increase in electricity rates for July, citing a rise in the generation charge after a brief period of artificially low rates. 

T-bill yields up slightly at Monday’s auction; market awaits interest rate cues

Treasury bill yields inched up at the auction Monday as the market waits for clearer signal from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on monetary policy easing.

PLDT Group undeterred by continued LGU foot dragging on telco projects

The PLDT Group on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to support government initiatives in streamlining the permitting process for telecom infrastructure development across the country.

Air Asia taking full advantage of emerging travel trend dubbed ‘travel journey’

AirAsia Philippines reported a surge in bookings in the first seven months of 2024, fueled in part by the itinerant tendencies of tech-savvy Gen Z and Millennial travelers. 

ERC eyes lowering RCOA threshold to 100 kWh in four years

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to lower the threshold of the retail competition and open access (RCOA) program to as low as 100 kilowatt hours (kWh) instead of 500 kWh as implemented at present.

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When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.

Lenovo unveils new AI PCs – performance without the premium price

Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone 18 launch with intimate dining events

Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
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