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ESEC gets green light for 98.2 MW Capiz solar project

EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC), a member of the Yuchengco Group, has secured an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for its 98.20 MW solar plant in Panitan, Capiz.

PFI Group surpasses ₱100 billion in total claims paid

Philippines First Insurance Group (PFI Group), a leading insurance and healthcare conglomerate, has paid out over ₱100 billion in claims, serving as a critical financial safety net for more than 4.5 million policyholders. Reaching this milestone coincides with the 120th anniversary of its core brand, PhilFirst, and highlights the group’s long-standing role in the national economy alongside its subsidiaries PhilLife, PhilCare, and PhilPlans.

PAL names new independent directors to boost growth strategy

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Tuesday the appointment of corporate leader Edgar O. Chua and seasoned aviation executive Datuk Captain Izham Ismail as independent directors, effective June 1, 2026.

Smart bets on personalized plans and 5G to counter slowdown

PLDT Inc. said Tuesday its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., will rely on tailored data solutions and faster 5G adoption to drive growth amid a broader industry slowdown. Moving away from standard packages, Smart now uses advanced analytics to create customized plans matched to each user’s needs and budget. Smart co-OIC Lloyd Manaloto noted this approach lets them deliver the right service at the right time, while PLDT COO Menardo G. Jimenez highlighted how targeted offers help counter slower growth.

NKC PH taps First Gen for 1.84-MWp rooftop solar project in Cebu

NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corporation, a local unit of Japan’s Nakanishi Metal Works Group, has partnered with First Gen Group to build and run a rooftop solar power plant at its factory inside the Mactan Economic Zone.

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Aboitiz Foods eyes acquisitions, tech to strengthen Asia food supply 

Amid mounting food security risks, supply chain bottlenecks, and sustainability pressures across Asia, Aboitiz Foods is accelerating expansion through acquisitions, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships to capture growth opportunities in the region's agriculture sector.

House expels Barzaga over disorderly conduct

The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to expel Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga for what lawmakers described as disruptive and disorderly behavior, making him only the second legislator in the past three years—and just the second in modern congressional history—to be removed from the chamber’s roster. A total of 265 lawmakers, well above the required two-thirds vote, backed the recommendation of the House ethics committee, which found Barzaga guilty of acts deemed unbecoming of a member of Congress. The first recent expulsion involved former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr., who was removed in 2023 after repeatedly refusing to attend House sessions.

Eala trades clay dust for grass glory

If clay courts are a slow-burn chess match, grass is a drag race—and Alex Eala arrived at the starting line with her foot firmly on the accelerator.

MGB: PH mining up 28.6% in 1Q, bright 2026 outlook seen

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) forecasts a favorable 2026 for the mining sector, driven by strong global demand for energy transition minerals and steady commodity prices.
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