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Metrobank supports ACEN renewable energy expansion program with P5B loan

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), one of the country’s largest, has signed a P5 billion loan with ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala group, to fund renewable energy expansion projects across the country.

RCBC net income lower as expenses rose faster

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. said Tuesday net profit in the nine months declined to P9.03 billion from P10.06 billion in the year-earlier period, hurt by the faster growth in expenses.

Strong performance of various units drive earnings of San Miguel higher

San Miguel Corp., a diversified investment holding company, said Tuesday net profit in the nine months through September was almost 1.5 times higher at...

Treasury bill yields ease at auction as inflation slows; bids total P15B

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) awarded the entire P15 billion borrowing program for treasury bills at the auction on Monday as yield declined after inflation decelerated in October. 

‘I quit school to raise my eldest child’

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday set the record straight on his educational background amid erroneous reports claiming he is a graduate of the University of Santos Tomas (UST), saying he quit school to raise his eldest child.

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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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