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    PH, Ukraine boost ties amid global tensions

    The Philippines and Ukraine committed to strengthening their strategic partnership in response to rising global security threats, including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea.

    MREIT eyes retail expansion, portfolio doubling

    MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust (REIT) arm of property giant Megaworld Corp., is gearing up to double its gross leasable area (GLA) to 1 million square meters by 2027—this time by integrating retail and mall assets into its predominantly office-based portfolio.

    Pure Energy Group acquires 71.68% of Coal Asia for P220.9M

    Coal Asia Holdings Corp., a publicly listed mining firm, announced that majority shareholders have agreed to sell a controlling 71.68% stake to a consortium composed of Pure Energy Holdings Corp., Pure Water Corp., and Quadwater Corp. in a deal valued at P220.9 million.

    BDO names Rene Morta to senior IT post

    BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender and a key member of the Sy Group, has appointed veteran banker and IT strategist Rene Morta as senior vice president for IT Initiatives under the office of the bank’s president. The appointment takes effect on October 16.

    Globe restores connectivity, offers relief after Typhoon Opong

    Globe is continuing its efforts to support communities impacted by Typhoon Opong, focusing on restoring connectivity in South Luzon and the Visayas. The company has deployed its network and relief teams to aid in the recovery, with restoration work progressing across 29 affected provinces—14 in South Luzon and 15 in the Visayas.

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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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