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    Dizon probes contractor ties of undersecretaries

    Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said he will investigate claims by Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste that some Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretaries may have ties to contractors involved in the controversial flood control projects.

    NAIA holds first full-scale crash drill under new private operator

    The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private group now managing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), will carry out its first full-scale crash rescue drill on Friday, October 17.

    Aboitiz Power supplying DITO cell towers with electricity

    AdventEnergy, the retail electricity unit of Aboitiz Power Corp., has partnered with DITO Telecommunity to supply power to 1,642 of its cell towers.

    ALLHC targets full sustainability certification by 2028

    AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) cold chain unit Artico aims to secure green certification for all seven of its facilities by 2028, in keeping with its push toward sustainability and climate goals.

    Meralco expands nuclear engineering scholarship program

    Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has increased the deployment of scholars under its Filipino Scholars and Interns on Nuclear Engineering (FISSION) program. The initiative aims to develop Filipino specialists in nuclear engineering to support the country’s future energy needs.

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    New gas reservoir marks turning point for PH energy

    The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday it is closely monitoring two active drilling sites in Palawan’s Malampaya natural gas field. Initial results from the wells are expected by the end of the quarter.

    ACEN plans over P80 billion capex in 2026 to expand power portfolio

    ACEN Corp. will spend more than ₱80 billion in capital expenditures (capex) in 2026 as it aims to grow its total power generation capacity to over 8,000 megawatts (MW), covering both operational and under-construction projects by year-end.

    CREC advances plans for wind power projects 

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is moving forward with two wind power projects in partnership with foreign firm Levanta Renewables.

    PSEi could hit 7,000 this year, experts say

    The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may climb back to the 7,000-point level in 2026, a milestone seen as catching up with regional markets. Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) CEO Manny Ocampo said lower interest rates should boost consumer spending, which in turn supports overall market sentiment.
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