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Meralco backs EPIRA overhaul, warns on system loss

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), but cautioned that scrapping system loss charges will require reforms that protect both consumers and the long-term stability of the country's power grid.

ATI celebrates 40 years with P42-billion port investments

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has invested more than P42 billion in port infrastructure and modernization over the past 40 years, highlighting the scale of private-sector investments that have helped keep Philippine trade moving and strengthened the country's position in regional supply chains.

Toyota earns Santa Rosa sustainability awards for green efforts

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has added three environmental honors to its growing sustainability portfolio after being recognized by the City of Santa Rosa for helping advance green initiatives and climate action through its local operations.

Protected farmlands vanish as cities continue to spread

Nearly one out of every three hectares of Philippine farmland converted into buildings and other developments over the past two decades was supposed to be protected, raising fresh concerns that the country is losing valuable food-producing land faster than it can safeguard it, according to a new study led by University of the Philippines researchers.

URC wins 2026 Best Employer Brand Award

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has been honored at the 2026 Philippines’ Best Employer Brand Awards for its outstanding workplace culture and employee development programs.

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System loss: who should foot the bill? 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s proposal to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and remove system loss charges from electricity bills is a political winner. After all, who wants to pay for power that never reaches the socket?

Higher airfares expected in early August as CAB approves fuel surcharge hike

Air travelers will pay more for flights from August 1 to 15 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the allowed passenger and cargo fuel surcharges to Level 13, up from Level 8 that was in place from July 16 to 31.

BSP clarifies digital transfer fee rules as financial institutions comply with new guidelines 

Most banks, e-wallet providers, and electronic money issuers (EMIs) have successfully aligned their operations with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 1238.

The new Filipino inheritance is not a house, but freedom

For generations, the Filipino dream came with a familiar checklist. Build a house. Buy land. Leave something tangible for the children.
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