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    Construction slump deepens amid flood control scandal

    Construction activity in the Philippines continued to weaken in November 2025, with approved building permits pointing to a sustained slowdown as developers adopt a more cautious stance. 

    Grounded gains, gathering upside momentum

    Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.

    FPA bans online sale of fertilizers, pesticides

    The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.

    CREC sets $2B capex for 2026, flags weak peso as risk

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has set aside up to $2 billion in capital spending for 2026, double last year’s roughly $1 billion budget, as it ramps up renewable energy and battery storage projects.

    Fuel prices seen rising by more than P1 per liter this week

    Motorists should expect another big increase in fuel prices this Tuesday, with some products likely going up by more than P1 per liter.

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    ACEN powers Pangasinan with first solar farm

    ACEN is expanding its renewable energy footprint in Northern Luzon with San Manuel Solar, its first solar power project in Pangasinan, reinforcing the company’s push to support the Philippines’ transition to a low-carbon energy system.

    T-bill yields ease as market prices possible rate cut 

    Average yields on Treasury bills declined at Monday’s auction, as strong demand for short-term government debt reflected expectations of at least one more policy rate cut this year.

    Philcement seals Japanese strategic equity infusion 

    Philcement Corp., a subsidiary of listed PHINMA Corp. (PHN), confirmed it has received the investment of Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. for the Japanese company's acquisition of a 15 percent stake in the cement manufacturer through the issuance of primary shares.

    Padcal Mine mill disruption hits output

    Phile Mining Corp. said operations at its Padcal Mine were disrupted following a structural failure at the mill plant over the weekend, dealing a setback to daily production at one of the country’s longest-running mining operations.
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