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Vivant Corp. unit signs 20-year deal to buy electricity from Samal solar farm

Vivant Corp. said Thursday one of its indirect renewable energy retail subsidiaries has signed a 20-year deal to buy electricity from Samal Solar Renewable Energy Corp., a company building a solar farm with a total capacity of 52 megaWatts-direct current.

Berong Nickel mining claim rehab proceeding way ahead of schedule

Berong Nickel Corp. said Thursday it continues to stay ahead of its mine rehabilitation program, having completed 88 percent of its annual land preparation target within only six months.

SCTEX Pasig Potrero bridge reopens Friday

NLEX Corporation said it will reopen the SCTEX Pasig Potrero bridge to all vehicle classes on Friday, 29 September, its rehabilitation works already completed.

Alex Eala cops Asian Games tennis semifinals slot; bronze guaranteed

A come-from-behind victory Wednesday by Alex Eala sent the Filipina tennis star to the semifinals of the women’s singles, guaranteeing her a podium finish and the country its first medal in the sport for the first times in 17 years.

Filipino rice farmers earn P10,836 for 4 months’ work

Filipino rice farmers in 2022 earned an average P10,836 for every hectare—an income that requires frontloaded investment and a waiting period of up to four months highly at risk to weather changes.

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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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