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Completion of MPTC-JTT pact good as done

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is eyeing to complete the acquisition of a 35-percent stake in an Indonesian toll road operator by July seen crucial to the planned merger with the San Miguel Corp. tollway unit.

Maya’s strength is the bank, not its wallet – MVP

Digital bank and e-wallet platform Maya is unlikely to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) in the next two years, according to the man...

Waste pickers as frontline environment defenders seek cover under a Magna Carta

The Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) is seeking recognition for the indispensable work they do for the environment in the form of a legislation, a Magna Carta for waste pickers addressing their social and economic challenges.

Meralco starts competitive selection process for 600MW base load supply

Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, has started the Competitive Selection Process to procure 600 megaWatts of base load supply, slated to commence in 2025.

AI-powered PEHC farms producing designer veggies, fruits using sustainable energy sources

Renewable energy firm Pure Energy Holdings Corp. is venturing into artificial intelligence-powered agricultural technology (AgTec), specifically for climate-controlled indoor farms.

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Peso slide to P63 vs USD, spur costs, inflation risks

The peso’s slide beyond P63 against the US dollar is threatening to drive up Philippine manufacturing costs and fuel inflation, raising concerns as businesses brace for stronger Christmas-season demand.

Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
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