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DMCI, Japan’s Marubeni collaborate in a residential condo project

DMCI Homes, the property development arm of engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc., and Japanese trading firm Marubeni Corp. have collaborated in the development of The Valeron Tower, a residential condominium rising along C5 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in Pasig.

EEI signs deal with China’s Zoomlion for construction, re-fleeting requirements

EEI Corp. said Tuesday it recently signed a deal with ZL Machinery Philippines Inc. and Chinese construction machinery maker Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd. to service the Philippine-listed construction company’s re-fleeting program.

Globe tower sale-and-leaseback exercise now 60% complete

Globe Telecom Inc. on Tuesday bared transferring 4,467 towers to three telecom tower companies worth P57.4 billion as of December this year. 

Advocates seek in depth Grab ph review of proposed entry into motorcycle taxis

A network of digital advocates has sought for a more thorough government evaluation of the entry of Grab Philippines into the motorcycle taxi business on fears of potential market control. 

Globe’s prepaid eSIMs available on Android

Globe has announced the expansion of its Prepaid Traveler eSIM to Android users, making the product available to more customers. This follows the launch of its Prepaid Traveler eSIM for iOS the previous November. 

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US firm Koloma seeks more local hydrogen contracts

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that United States-based exploration firm Koloma Inc. is pursuing two additional service contracts to develop natural hydrogen resources in the Philippines, following encouraging findings from its existing areas.

DOE to launch weekly National Fuel Risk Index for sharper supply, price monitoring

The Department of Energy is moving to create a weekly National Fuel Risk Index, a key tool to track fuel supply, prices and demand and give the government early warning of potential shortages and global market shocks before these hit local consumers and businesses hard.

Senator Mark Villar joins majority

Senator Mark Villar has joined the majority in the Senate. He was persuaded by Senator Migz Zubiri and was named chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works and Highways, and into the powerful Commission on Appointments. Zubiri said that this had nothing to do with the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, downplaying suggestions that it will help guarantee enough votes for the conviction of the Vice President. Zubiri said there is a chance that senators will vote not because of political affiliation, but their own conscience.

US, PH rice groups sign MOU to reopen trade line, secure steady supply

Representatives from the USA Rice Federation and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, have signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila to reopen and expand American rice trade to the Philippines, reviving a long-standing commercial partnership that officials say will strengthen food security and open new market opportunities for both nations. The agreement was concluded Wednesday alongside the International World Rice Conference, with details released publicly Thursday.
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