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Holcim expands road safety campaign before school reopening

Holcim Philippines has expanded its nationwide road safety campaign ahead of the opening of classes, reinforcing efforts to reduce traffic accidents by educating drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and communities about one of the most overlooked hazards on the road: vehicle blind spots.

Retailers see modest growth amid rising costs, online rivals

Philippine retailers are bracing for another challenging year, with industry growth expected to remain in the single digits as higher operating costs, cautious consumers, and intensifying competition from online sellers continue to squeeze margins, according to the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).

Maynilad pushes permit overhaul to speed water projects

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is backing government efforts to overhaul the permitting process for water infrastructure projects, saying faster approvals would accelerate investments, reduce service disruptions, and improve the delivery of water services to millions of consumers.

Nickel Asia 1H 2026 net income surges 93% to P4.06B

Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) reported a 93 percent rise in first-half 2026 attributable net income to P4.06 billion, up from P2.10 billion in the same period last year, it disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday.

NPC activates P154-M power projects in Marinduque for better supply

The National Power Corporation (NPC) has energized a new 69-kilovolt transmission line and a 5-megavolt amperes substation linking Mogpog and Buenavista in Marinduque, aiming to improve power reliability across the island province.

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Cybercrime surge puts millions of Filipinos at risk

Cybercrime in the Philippines is no longer just growing. It is exploding.

AI transforms retail but fundamentals still drive growth

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Philippine retail, but technology alone will not determine which businesses succeed, according to venture capital firm Kickstart Ventures, which says disciplined execution and sound business fundamentals remain the strongest drivers of sustainable growth.

Tech sector gears up as AI and cloud demand drives surge in data center infra

The local digital infrastructure is undergoing a major expansion to keep pace with high-density computing demands and strict data residency policies.

CREC solar project aims to lower Pampanga power bills

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) and Pampanga I Electric Cooperative (PELCO I) have begun construction of a 41-megawatt-peak embedded solar facility with battery storage, a project that could help reduce electricity costs and system losses while strengthening energy security in Pampanga.
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