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    Meralco on high alert as Super Typhoon Nando nears

    The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has assured customers that its response teams are ready to address power-related issues as Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) brings heavy rains and potential flooding to parts of its franchise area. With tropical cyclone warning signals raised and intensified southwest monsoon rains expected, Meralco said it is closely monitoring the weather to ensure swift action.

    SPNEC approves capital restructuring, secures new loan

    SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), a publicly listed renewable energy firm, announced that its board of directors has approved a capital restructuring and quasi-reorganization involving its affiliate, Solar Philippines Tarlac Corp. (SPTC), as well as the creation of a security interest over SPTC shares tied to a new loan facility.

    Megawide hikes dividend policy  to 50% 

    Megawide Construction Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved a revised dividend policy, increasing the percentage of net income allocated for dividends. Under...

    A nation unsettled: Protests, Violence and a reckoning in Manila

    On Sunday, September 21, tens of thousands of Filipinos flooded Manila’s most iconic protest sites—Luneta, Liwasang Bonifacio, and the EDSA People Power Monument—with a singular demand: accountability for systemic corruption in government.

    Security Bank joins FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index

    Security Bank Corporation has been included in the FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index, following the September 2025 quarterly review by FTSE Russell. The inclusion took effect after market close on September 19, 2025.

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    ERC allows P31.34B recovery from terminated Meralco contracts

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the recovery of P31.34 billion by four power generation companies following the termination of five power supply agreements (PSAs) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) due to a change in circumstances.

    PhilRice warns farmers of rice pest outbreaks in early 2026

    The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), under the Department of Agriculture, is warning rice farmers to prepare for possible pest infestations in the first quarter of 2026, based on trends seen over the past five years.

    Monte Sur moves to mop up Dominion shares

    Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI) is heading toward a possible ownership reshuffle after the company disclosed that Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. intends to launch a tender offer for all remaining DHI shares held by the public.

    SEC sets strict term limits for independent directors

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will enforce stricter term limits for independent directors starting February 1.
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