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Ramon Ang on the list of Forbes Asia’s philanthropists

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. president Ramon S. Ang made it to Forbes Magazine’s list of Asia Pacific’s 15 billionaire philanthropists who have demonstrated a commitment and extended generous donations to causes close to their hearts. 

14-year freeze in legislated biodiesel blend seen soon ended

Chemical manufacturer D and L Industries Inc. appreciates the potential for growth in volume and margin for subsidiary Chemrez Technologies Inc. should government raise the mandated coco-biodiesel blend to 3 percent next year.

NGCP interconnection projects suffer from binding restraints, hopefully temporary

An injunction issued by the Supreme Court has hobbled efforts by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to connect the island of Guimaras to Panay via a 138-kilovolt (kV) interconnection line.

ACEN taps undisclosed lender for P20B loan

ACEN Corp. has tapped a bank for P20 billion earmarked for general corporate and for its renewable energy projects but declined to identify the lender.

Pangasinan LGU welcomes Petro Energy’s 25-MW solar farm

Petro Green Energy Corp. (PGEC) subsidiary Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC) has secured permits from the local government unit (LGU) of Bugallon, Pangasinan related to its 25-megawatt solar power project in the province.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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