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Jollibee Group rises to 71st in 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500

Jollibee Foods Corporation climbed eight spots to rank 71st in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, marking its third straight appearance on the list.

BOC eases cable vessel entry to speed infrastructure projects 

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new rules simplifying the temporary entry of foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, a move expected to accelerate major telecommunications and offshore energy projects while reducing delays and compliance costs.

BSP: Unauthorized reproduction of banknotes illegal, carries 5- 10 year prison term

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a reminder to the public that reproducing banknotes without its official permission is against the law.

Trust, governance define PH digital transformation at 2026 leadership forum

Building trust in the digital age requires collaboration among government, industry, and policymakers to ensure strong governance accompanies new technology.

Experts back decentralized cold chain to curb food waste

The Philippines can strengthen food security not by simply building more cold storage, but by bringing cold chain infrastructure closer to farms, expanding shared logistics, and using digital tools to move food more efficiently, according to logistics experts.

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MTerra Solar Phase 1 starts commercial operations: 600 MW delivered to Meralco

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has begun commercial operations for 600 megawatts (MW) of MTerra Solar Phase 1 under its power supply agreement (PSA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), effective August 26, 2026.

DENR deploys advanced tech to strengthen flood control and watershed protection 

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna has ordered scaled-up use of science and technology across all field and enforcement units to boost forest and watershed protection, directly supporting corporate operations, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance nationwide.

SMC-led consortium secures original proponent status for Agus-Pulangi Hydro rehab unsolicited bid 

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) confirmed Thursday that a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. has submitted an unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric complex in Mindanao, marking a major milestone in the government’s long-running effort to modernize and privatize one of the country’s largest remaining state-owned power assets.

Manulife expands financial, health resilience programs nationwide

Manulife Philippines and Manulife Global Solutions (MGS) are expanding community initiatives focused on financial resilience, health and well-being as longer life expectancy puts greater emphasis on preparing Filipinos for healthier and more financially secure lives.
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