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Batelec II greenlights competitive bidding for private sector partnerships

Batangas II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Batelec II) has approved a public bidding or Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to review proposals for private sector participation in its power distribution operations.

PSE targets over ₱200 billion in fundraising this year, led by Mynt IPO

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) projects it will raise more than ₱200 billion in funds this year, marking a 41 percent increase from 2025, with the planned initial public offering (IPO) of GCash parent firm Mynt Inc. as the biggest contributor.

DA sets sights on making ube the next big export 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out major policy changes to transform ube (purple yam) from a niche product into a leading global agricultural export, aiming to tap into the rising international demand for natural food ingredients.

Canada’s nuclear pitch powers Philippine energy goal

The Philippines is deepening talks with Canadian engineering and nuclear technology firm AtkinsRéalis as it explores civil nuclear power to bolster long-term energy security, support industrialization, and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

APECO to unveil Casiguran as ASEAN’s new Pacific power port in Malaysia

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will showcase the Casiguran International New Port and key investment opportunities at the 24th ASEAN Ports and Logistics 2026 Conference, taking place July 8–9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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DSWD shifts UPLIFT payouts to GCash through December

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving succeeding UPLIFT cash assistance payouts to GCash through December 2026, giving qualified households a digital option for receiving government aid as the agency targets 7.5 million beneficiaries.

San Miguel unit plans Meralco stake sale to MPIC

San Miguel Corp. said its power generation arm plans to sell 21.4 million shares in Manila Electric Co. to Metro Pacific Investment Corp., potentially reshaping the ownership mix of the country’s largest power distributor.

Water could become a weapon against superbugs

Water treatment usually sounds reassuringly dull: filters, pipes, perhaps a little chlorine doing its invisible housekeeping. Now, engineers are proposing something rather more dramatic—turning ordinary water into a chemistry lab capable of dismantling antibiotic-resistant bacteria and, crucially, the genetic material they leave behind.

DP World expands Southeast Asia logistics network with PH opening

DP World is adding new logistics capacity across Southeast Asia as manufacturers and retailers race to make regional supply chains faster and more resilient, with facilities in the Philippines and Kuala Lumpur due to open later this year.
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