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COBI thwarts efforts to settle pricing dispute with COWD over water

The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to supply safe and reliable drinking water to the people of Cagayan de Oro City. 

Phinma close to acquiring Petra Cement

Phinma Corp. is close to completing the purchase of Petra Cement Inc. in Mindanao, according to a senior executive.

Elevated Labor Day power demand catches NGCP by surprise

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) miscalculated the demand for power in the Luzon Grid on Wednesday, a holiday, an event that also forced the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to suspend the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

Meralco targets generating nuclear power via MMRs in four years

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing a pre-feasibility study with American firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. to develop the technology for a micro-modular reactor the country can use before 2028.

Construction begins at Davao’s P19-billion SIDC project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday said it has started the construction of the P19 billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project.

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Central bank projects continued dollar shortfall through 2027 amid global headwinds

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects the country to spend significantly more dollars than it receives over the next two years, projecting a balance of payments deficit of $9.2 billion in 2026 and $8.5 billion in 2027.

DENR deploys tech network to monitor El Niño

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has rolled out a monitoring network to keep a close watch on El Niño’s effects across the country, helping communities prepare early instead of reacting after damage is done. Using automated weather stations, satellite mapping, and digital risk modeling, the system delivers real-time data that turns complex climate information into clear, usable warnings for local governments, communities, and families.

NOW Telecom seeks review of P4-B NTC fee assessment, cites calculation discrepancies

NOW Telecom Co. Inc. is contesting a P4.043-billion assessment on supervision and regulation fees from the National Telecommunications Commission, filing a formal request to review and reconcile charges dating back to 2005.

Meralco raises October electricity rates by ₱0.32 per kWh after consecutive price cuts 

Following back-to-back price cuts in previous months, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday announced an electricity rate increase of ₱0.3191 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October. The adjustment pushes the overall rate for a typical household to ₱15.0615 per kWh, up from ₱14.7424 per kWh in September.
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