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Business seeks clearer PPP rules to fasttrack projects

The private sector is pushing for clearer merger exemption rules for public-private partnership (PPP) projects, arguing that greater regulatory certainty would accelerate infrastructure investments without compromising market competition.

Meralco recognized for leading Luzon’s consumer choice programs

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has received recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for registering the highest number of participants in customer choice programs across Luzon.

9th JAMI Cultural Festival highlights Japan-Philippines ties

The 9th Cultural Festival organized by the Japanese Association Manila (JAMI) took place at the Romulo Auditorium, bringing together Japanese and Filipino communities.

BSP-WB effort targets cash-to-digital shift in gov’t

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the World Bank (WB) are accelerating efforts to shift government payments and collections to digital platforms, aiming to improve service efficiency and financial inclusion. The call came during the forum “Payments for the People,” held in Makati City on May 13, 2026, and attended by government agencies, local government units, and industry partners.

Offshore wind project gains momentum with global investor

The Marcos administration is intensifying efforts to bring Southeast Asia's first offshore wind farm to the Philippines, with Finance Secretary and investment czar Frederick D. Go engaging global infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to advance the 901-megawatt San Miguel Bay Offshore Wind Power Project in Camarines Sur.

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LG highlights AI, energy efficiency and space design in new appliances at IFA 2026

As European consumers prioritize space-saving, energy-efficient and easy-to-use home products amid changing lifestyles, LG Electronics is showcasing seven advanced appliances at IFA 2026. The lineup demonstrates how AI, smart energy use and space-conscious design address key purchasing needs for modern, often limited living areas.

Maya earns multiple HR Excellence Awards for third straight year

Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, has been recognized at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards Philippines for the third consecutive year, securing a Silver Award for Excellence in Performance Management Evolution and a Bronze Award for Excellence in HR Technology Use. Competing among 64 firms at the Grand Hyatt Manila ceremony, Maya also reached finalist status in five additional categories: Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.

FAST Logistics turns to technology to manage supply chain disruptions

FAST Logistics Group is leaning on technology, operational flexibility, and industry collaboration to manage persistent supply chain disruptions as businesses face rising costs, global uncertainty, and increasingly complex logistics networks.

Coconut trade fair sales surge threefold to P309.6M

Sales generated by coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more than tripled to P309.57 million at this year’s COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, pointing to stronger demand for higher-value Philippine coconut products.
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