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    Luzon, Mindanao power seen stable in 2026

    The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) expects the Luzon and Mindanao power grids to remain generally stable in 2026 based on current supply levels, officials said Thursday in a briefing in Pasig City.

    Alternergy gets green light to advance up to 500 MW in new renewable projects

    Alternergy Holdings Corp. has secured system impact study (SIS) approval from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for all five renewable energy projects it won under the fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA 4).

    Ayala solar JV in Pampanga gets ₱2.59-B loan from DBP

    ACEN Corp. and its partners developing the 115.7-MW Arayat-Mexico solar farm in Pampanga have secured a ₱2.59-billion loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines. The loan agreement was signed on Thursday, ACEN said in a disclosure.

    TransUnion Study: Cautious wallets, steady nerves shape Filipino spending

    Filipino households are stepping into 2026 with one foot on the gas and the other firmly on the brake. The TransUnion Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study shows a nation that’s financially upbeat — but not about to throw caution or pesos to the wind.

    SEC orders XM operator to halt unlicensed securities 

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Trading Point Holdings Inc., operator of XM Group/XM.com, for offering securities in the Philippines without the required licenses.

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    BOI approvals surge toward P1T on green push

    The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P977 billion worth of investment projects year to date, signaling robust investor confidence and reinforcing the Philippines’ push to become a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.

    LFM buys Makati land for P1.1 billion

    LFM Properties Corp. said it has bought a 918-square meter parcel of land in Salcedo Village, Makati, for P1.1 billion, excluding value-added tax.

    DOTr orders more ships for Lucena–Romblon route amid holiday rush

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to speed up the deployment of additional passenger ships at Lucena ports to uuuaddress the growing number of travelers heading to Romblon for Christmas.

    DepEd, optometrists launch national vision screening for kindergarten learners

    The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) have launched the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP), which requires vision checks for all kindergarten learners nationwide.
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