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    Electricity rates up in October, says Meralco

    After a brief reprieve last month, consumers will once again see higher electricity bills. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced an increase of P0.2331 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October, bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P13.3182 per kWh, up from P13.0851 per kWh in September.

    South African court rejects APM Terminals’ challenge to ICTSI port deal

    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), the country’s largest port operator with global operations, reported Monday that the High Court of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal...

    BPI highlights investment opportunities at client summit

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reaffirmed its strategic focus on sustainable finance during the recent BPI Gold Thought Leaders’ Summit and Market Outlook, a closed-door forum for its high-net-worth BPI Gold clients.

    RCBC expands digital remittance services globally

    Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has enhanced its remittance services through a digital upgrade and global expansion to meet the rising demand for digital money transfers among overseas Filipinos.

    DOE eyes 6 more petroleum deals

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing at least six more potential petroleum service contracts (PSCs), signaling continued momentum in the country’s energy exploration efforts.

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    Stronger connectivity seen as vital for work, learning in remote areas

    Connecting communities across the Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands remains a major challenge, but it is critical to national development. Faster, more reliable, and affordable internet is essential to support hybrid work, online learning, and access to e-government and e-health services, especially in remote and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

    Flexible work spaces gain ground as more firms adopt hybrid models

    Demand for flexible and hybrid work spaces in the Philippines is continuing to rise, reflecting a broader shift in how and where people work. International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, said it will open six new centers in key cities across the country in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring strong market growth and changing workplace needs.

    Cebu Pacific to move turboprop flights to Clark by March 2026 to ease NAIA congestion

    Cebu Pacific announced on Thursday that it will relocate its remaining turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport starting March 29, 2026, as part of government efforts to ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.

    Globe, Nokia expand partnership to boost network-based digital services

    Globe Telecom has expanded its collaboration with Nokia to speed up the rollout of network application programming interfaces (APIs), a move expected to strengthen digital services and security across multiple industries in the Philippines.
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