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Aboitiz Power, Synergy Grid tipped for possible PSEi inclusion next year

Aboitiz Power Corporation and Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. may qualify for the Philippine Stock Exchange index or PSEi by February next year, following the implementation of updated liquidity and listing rules.

Phinma Education achieves 92% board pass rate despite students’ initial learning gaps

Phinma Education Holdings Inc. has reported a 92 percent passing rate for its first-time takers of professional licensure examinations, a notable milestone considering most of its students entered college with significant learning gaps.

Gov’t targets up to P40B in IT savings, plans P100M fund for local startups

The government stands to save between P30 billion and P40 billion every year by eliminating redundant technology systems across various agencies, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Havitas moves into wellness real eatate

Boutique developer Havitas Properties Inc. has entered the fast-growing wellness real estate sector, and unveiled the second phase of its Aya Hills resort villa community in Talisay, Batangas, overlooking Taal Lake.

Globe rolls out 5G speed boost  for Naga City

Globe has upgraded its network here to deliver faster 5G speeds and wider coverage for all residents and visitors.

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Petro Energy gets PCC nod to acquire Aklan wind project

Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC), led by the Yuchengco group, has secured clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to take full ownership of the Nabas wind power project in Aklan.

DA restricts frozen fish imports to closed season to protect local market and safeguard prices 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has clarified that a plan to allow up to 250,000 metric tons of imported frozen fish will only take effect during the country’s closed fishing season, which typically runs from November to January depending on the region. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that this condition is vital to prevent imported stock from driving down prices for local fishers while ensuring market stability during off-peak harvesting periods and potential supply shocks from El Niño.

US unveils $2.5B ASEAN investment amid security push 

The US is tying regional security to economic resilience in Southeast Asia, using the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila to reaffirm its Indo-Pacific commitment while linking Middle East stability to the protection of global trade routes.

Oman forum targets new trade, investment ties

The Philippines and Oman are looking to transform decades of labor cooperation into a broader economic partnership as both countries pursue stronger trade, investment and business links.
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