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PAL raises $300M in landmark inaugural global bonds

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured $300 million through its first-ever international bond offering, with proceeds earmarked for fleet modernization and long-term expansion.

Aboitiz Power unit supplies 2 MW renewable energy to China Bank in Mega Manila

Aboitiz Power Corporation’s retail electricity supply arm AdventEnergy has secured a deal with China Banking Corporation to provide clean power to over 30 percent of the bank’s branch network across Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Metro Manila.

Rice imports rise 20% over six months; DA vows measures to protect local farmers

The Philippines imported 2.75 million metric tons of rice in the first six months of 2026, a 20.1 percent increase from the 2.29 million MT recorded in the same period last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Wednesday in Quezon City.

Meralco on standby for power issues amid super typhoon threat

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has assured customers its teams are fully prepared to respond to any power outages caused by Super Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) and the intensified southwest monsoon.

Jollibee Group leads PH Sustainability Rankings again

Jollibee Group has ranked first among Philippine companies in the Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index for the second year running, leading across all environmental, social and governance categories.

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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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