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MCC grant boosts Philippine reforms, energy investment prospects

The Philippines has secured a USD60 million Threshold Program grant from the US Millennium Challenge Corp.

SAFC, BDO accelerate digital lending via payments partnership

South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) has teamed up with BDO Unibank Inc. to digitize its payment and collection systems, a move that could speed up loan transactions, improve operational efficiency, and expand access to financing services across the country.

BSP launches book reviewing decades of financial crises and resilience in the Philippines

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its new publication Risk and Resilience in the Philippine Financial System: How Much Has Changed on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the central bank’s 33rd anniversary celebrations at its Manila headquarters.

Alternergy powers up Tanay wind project ahead of launch

Alternergy Holdings Corp. has reached a major milestone in its flagship Tanay Wind Project, successfully energizing the transmission facilities that will connect the 128-megawatt renewable energy project to the Luzon grid, bringing commercial operations a step closer.

PLDT Global posts 26% Q1 revenue growth driven by hyperscaler demand

PLDT Global Corporation, the international arm of PLDT, recorded a 26 percent year-on-year rise in total net service revenues for the first quarter of 2026, marking a strong start to the year.

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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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