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Meralco secures $2.8-M U.S. grant to advance nuclear energy plans

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) power generation arm Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has received a $2.8 million (about P162 million) grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support studies on bringing nuclear energy to the Philippines.

Globe reports record 2025 data revenue, expands digital access nationwide

Globe Telecom posted record results in 2025 as mobile data revenues reached ₱101.2 billion, accounting for 87 percent of total mobile service revenues, while total mobile data traffic climbed to 6,614 petabytes. Its mobile subscriber base grew to 65.8 million, highlighting the company’s strong market position.

Saving time on cancer care saves lives too

In cancer care, minutes matter almost as much as medicine. Across the Philippines, a new generation of treatments is proving that better outcomes are not only about adding years to life, but also life to those years.

Lender opens 2026 with five new branches

Security Bank Corporation kicked off 2026 with the opening of five new branches in January, expanding its nationwide footprint to 383 branches and strengthening its presence in key growth areas across Luzon and Mindanao.

Farm tourism push targets inclusive growth

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has rolled out a five-year roadmap designed to turn working farms into thriving tourism hubs, aiming to lift farmers’ incomes while drawing more visitors across the country.

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Philippines gears up for record-breaking auto show

The Philippine automotive industry is set to rev into high gear at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), happening June 4–7 at the World Trade Center Manila. Organizers are touting this year’s edition as the biggest yet, driven by surging consumer interest in fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles.

BFP boosts emergency response with next-gen 911

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is overhauling its emergency response systems to integrate with the country’s next-generation 911 platform, signaling a major leap in public safety technology.

Proposed P1.66-B Bataan irrigation project set for public scoping

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has scheduled an environmental impact assessmebr for the proposed Pantingan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Pilar, Bataan this week.

Mixed fuel price adjustments seen this week

Fuel prices may again move in different directions this week, according to a local fuel retailer.
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