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Meralco cuts rates for second consecutive month

Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are set to benefit from back-to-back rate reductions as the utility announced another decrease of P0.0409 per kWh in the electricity rate this September.

Gov’t seeks Australia partners to help modernize national transport system

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking partnerships with the Australian government and Australian companies to help modernize the Philippines’ transportation system.

BSP co-chairs ASEAN Capital Account Liberalization meeting, advances regional financial integration goals

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bank of the Lao PDR jointly led the 52nd meeting of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Account Liberalization (WC-CAL) held August 19–20, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur.

LRMC bolsters LRT-1 infra reliability amid severe weather 

The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, has stepped up infrastructure work, maintenance efforts and operational rules to keep services safe and dependable amid bad weather hitting Metro Manila and nearby areas.

Foundever bags Silver at 2026 HR Excellence Awards for expanding Filipino career paths

Foundever®, a global customer experience (CX) leader, earned Silver in Excellence in Addressing Urban Workforce Challenges at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes its University and Community Partnership (UCP) Program, which links schools, local communities, and aspiring professionals to nationwide jobs and career pathways.

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La Viña: Legarda-Leviste cases “classic lawfare”

Human rights lawyer Antonio Gabriel La Viña has rejected plunder and graft allegations against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, calling the cases “classic lawfare" and a form of political persecution.  As spokeperson and part of Legarda's legal team, La Viña said no formal charges have been filed in court and both have submitted counter-affidavits to the Ombudsman. He maintained that Legarda has no ownership or role in Leviste’s solar companies and committed no wrongdoing. “Responsibility is personal. Motherhood should not become evidence against her,” he said, warning against using legal proceedings for political ends.

Globe staff’s AI solutions deliver tangible business value

Globe employees are turning AI from concept into practical tools that boost operations and customer service, highlighted at the recent Globe AI Showcase.

CBS expands digital lending to DepEd staff via PLDT, Samsung tie-up

China Bank Savings (CBS) is bolstering its field-based lending services for Department of Education (DepEd) teachers and non-teaching employees through a strengthened collaboration with PLDT Enterprise and Samsung Electronics Philippines.

BSP links MSMEs to more funding sources at forum

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) brought micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) closer to banks and lenders through the MSME Financing Forum held at its main office on September 11, 2026.
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