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Topline bullish on offshore infrastructure growth wave 

Topline Equity Corp. is casting a wider net beyond its traditional businesses, forming a joint venture with Singapore-based marine services firm Aesen Pte. Ltd. to capitalize on what it sees as a looming boom in offshore infrastructure projects worth an estimated P600 billion.

When pills aren’t enough, a new hypertension option emerges 

High blood pressure has long been treated with two familiar prescriptions: healthier living and daily medication. For millions of people, that combination works. But for some patients, blood pressure remains stubbornly high no matter how faithfully they swallow their pills or watch what they eat.

EastWest drops transfer fees as digital banking race heats

EastWest Bank is joining a growing wave of Philippine lenders eliminating digital fund transfer fees, signaling how free online transactions are fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an added customer benefit.

Gatchalian shifts focus to perks for wider EV adoption

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing a new approach to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, arguing that convenience and ease of ownership could be just as important as tax incentives in persuading more Filipinos to make the switch.

SJDM Bulacan declares PrimeWater persona non grata over water crisis

The local government of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan formally declared PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. persona non grata under Resolution No. 2026-07-529 during its July 8, 2026 regular session.

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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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