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    Meralco rate down in September on lower generation costs

    The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor that serves Metro Manila and parts of neighboring provinces, said Wednesday that power rate in September will be lower by P0.1852 per kiloWatt-hour due largely to lower generation costs.

    New water system unveiled in Basilan

    The Manila Water Foundation, Metrobank Foundation, Zuellig Family Foundation, and local government partners launched a new water system in Barangay Bohelebung, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan.

    VITRO Inc. reports record growth in colocation business

    VITRO Inc., the data center division of the PLDT Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ePLDT, has posted a 36 percent year-on-year revenue increase in its colocation business for the first half of the year.

    MPCALA partners to complete CALAX construction

    MPCALA Holdings Inc., the concessionaire of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), has signed an agreement with EEI Corporation and CM Pancho Construction, Inc. (CMPCI) to complete the remaining construction works of CALAX.

    FDI remains a vital capital source despite slower inflows

    Foreign direct investments (FDI) continue to provide critical supplementary capital that the Philippines cannot generate domestically, despite a slowdown in inflows, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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    Airport knife shooting thrusts security governance into spotlight

    A knife-related shooting at Iloilo International Airport has forced an uncomfortable reckoning inside aviation security circles: what happens when systems meant to stop danger at the door allow it to fester into a crowded terminal.

    247,000 MT rice imports in stock as gov’t balances supply and farmer protection

    More than 247,000 metric tons (MT) of imported rice have been in stock as of January 22, 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), underscoring the government’s efforts to manage food supply while protecting local farmers.

    DOJ recommends charges vs Opsytech over illegal investment scheme

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of criminal charges against Opsytech Corp., its president, and two agents for illegally soliciting investments from the public.

    Navy officer finds new career through Ayala program supporting uniformed personnel

    After more than 20 years in service, Navy Cmdr. Juphett Navida opted for early retirement so he could spend more time with his family after years of deployment in remote and high-risk areas. While considering his next step, he joined a weeklong training under Saludo sa Serbisyo, Ayala Corporation’s flagship program that supports the country’s uniformed personnel in preparing for life after service.
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