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Tanita considers Philippines for new ASEAN plant

Japanese health technology firm Tanita Corp. is considering the Philippines as the site of a new export-oriented manufacturing facility, a potential investment that could generate about P2 billion in export sales and create around 500 jobs within five years of operations.

FAST powers up warehouses with solar expansion

FAST Logistics Group is ramping up its renewable energy investments, unveiling plans to install solar power systems across its nationwide warehouse network as it pushes to build a greener and more resilient supply chain.

Visa launches global learning platform to upskill PH payment experts

Visa has launched Visa University, a global learning platform that brings together the company’s industry expertise and real‑world case studies. Customized courses are now open to banking, finance, and payments professionals in the Philippines to strengthen technical know‑how and industry education.

Peso weakness, food cost seen driving May inflation as high as 7.9% – BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas forecasts inflation for May between 7.1 and 7.9 percent, driven mainly by costlier rice, vegetables, and meat, plus a weaker peso.

SMC: No final call to scrap Boracay Bridge; more consultations planned

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has clarified it has not decided to drop the ₱7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project, contrary to recent reports. The company said it will hold wider consultations with local groups before determining the project’s next steps.

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The math behind Duterte’s impeachment vote

The math, more than politics, may hold the key to Vice President Sara Duterte’s political future. And the numbers could be settled within the next two weeks, when the Senate, sitting as an impeachment tribunal, decides which denominator should be used in determining the votes needed for conviction or acquittal.

ABS-CBN restructures capital, expands board

ABS-CBN Corp. is seeking shareholder approval for a P4.5-billion capital increase and a two-seat board expansion, reshaping its corporate structure as two new directors are nominated to join the company’s governing body.

Shell Energy PH secures additional 120 MWp solar power deal in Leyte

Shell Energy Philippines Inc. (SEPH) has entered a second 15-year power supply agreement with Greenlight Renewables Holdings Inc. via its unit San Isidro Solar Power Corp., securing an additional 120 megawatts peak (MWp) from the second phase of the San Isidro solar power project in Leyte. Announced Tuesday, the new deal follows an earlier 15-year agreement for the project’s first phase, bringing the total solar capacity SEPH will source from Greenlight Renewables to 240 MWp.

DOE, DOT team up to advance energy efficiency in tourism sector 

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are expanding their joint effort to assess energy use and deliver support to hotels, resorts, and other tourism establishments.
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