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    Visayas grid on yellow alert

    The Visayas Grid was under a yellow alert from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday due to multiple power plants being offline, though no outages are expected. 

    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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    Food poverty falls sharply as gov’t expands rice program

    Food poverty in the Philippines dropped significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by expanded rice subsidies and higher government spending on farm infrastructure, according to the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey.

    Zen LifeSciences investing P1.2B in Tarlac

    Zen LifeSciences Inc. is making a major P1.2-billion investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing, announcing plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at the Luisita Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone in Tarlac.

    DTI hails price freeze on essential goods

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of most basic necessities remain steady, with manufacturers absorbing higher costs to protect consumers.

    Jollibee unit delivers strong sales growth in Korea

    Compose Coffee, one of South Korea’s fastest-growing coffee chains and part of the Jollibee Group, continues to post strong commercial performance, reinforcing its role as a key growth platform in the Group’s international portfolio.
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