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    EDSA rebuild to start mid-June after 45-year wait

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Tuesday that the long-awaited rehabilitation of EDSA—now rebranded as the “EDSA Rebuild Program”—is set to begin in mid-June. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized the significance of the project, noting that it marks the first major overhaul of the country’s busiest thoroughfare in 45 years.

    DA rejects USDA’s ‘exaggerated’ 5.4M MT rice import forecast

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday rejected U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projections that the Philippines will likely require record rice imports of 5.4 million metric tons (MT) this year, calling the forecast “exaggerated.”

    Metro Retail sees profit slump despite sales growth

    Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) reported a sharp 73 percent decline in first-quarter net income to ₱13.4 million from ₱50.3 million year-on-year, as the company absorbed higher non-cash expenses tied to its ongoing expansion program.

    Digital shift fuels MGen’s energy strategy

    Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is advancing its shift toward technology-driven energy solutions as part of its strategy to optimize operations and scale renewable energy capacity.

    New Ayala Land hub in Cavite reports swift uptake on launch day

    Ayala Land Inc. on Tuesday reported that Southmont Central, the newly launched commercial hub within the Southmont estate in Cavite, achieved a 43 percent sell-through rate on its first day of sale, underscoring robust investor confidence in the area’s growth potential.

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    Gold hits USD4,300 on trade jitters, possible Fed rate cut

    Gold soared to a fresh record above USD4,300 an ounce Thursday, rallying for a fourth straight session as investors piled into safe havens amid deepening US-China tensions and growing bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts.

    Court freezes bank, insurance assets linked to flood control project irregularities

    The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the freezing of bank accounts and insurance policies held by individuals and corporations allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects.

    DOE adds 100 MW for run-of-river hydro FIT incentive

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) under the Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of capacity for run-of-river (ROR) hydro projects under the feed-in-tariff (FIT) scheme.

    MPIC sustains double-digit growth, eyes expansion

    Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported continued double-digit growth in the third quarter, reinforcing its position as a key player in Philippine infrastructure and utilities. The conglomerate, which delisted earlier this year, is riding on strong momentum from its core businesses and expanding contributions from emerging ventures.
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