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Auto industry eyes elusive half-million sales mark

After a largely flat 2025, the Philippine automotive industry is gearing up for a long-awaited breakthrough, with vehicle sales projected to finally surpass the 500,000-unit mark this year, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).

PCC clears Japanese firm’s Cebu Landmasters deal

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the entry of Singapore-based NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. into Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s Luzon expansion vehicle, clearing the way for the foreign developer to acquire a 40-percent stake in CLI Luzon.

ERC allows P31.34B recovery from terminated Meralco contracts

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the recovery of P31.34 billion by four power generation companies following the termination of five power supply agreements (PSAs) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) due to a change in circumstances.

PhilRice warns farmers of rice pest outbreaks in early 2026

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), under the Department of Agriculture, is warning rice farmers to prepare for possible pest infestations in the first quarter of 2026, based on trends seen over the past five years.

Monte Sur moves to mop up Dominion shares

Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI) is heading toward a possible ownership reshuffle after the company disclosed that Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. intends to launch a tender offer for all remaining DHI shares held by the public.

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Cisco and NVIDIA make AI infrastructure practical 

If artificial intelligence has spent the last two years as corporate theater with lavish pilots and cautious applause, then Cisco and NVIDIA are now selling the stage itself.

The Days Ahead

Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

Grab expands electric taxi rollout nationwide push

Grab Philippines is accelerating its shift to eco-mobility, expanding the rollout of its GrabTaxi Electric service as electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum across the country.

Shopee expands MSME roadshow to regions

Shopee is expanding its Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow across more provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao, scaling up a nationwide push to deliver digital skills training to underserved entrepreneurs.
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