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    Semirara income falls as coal, power prices stabilize

    Integrated energy firm Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a P4.1 billion net income in the second quarter of 2025, a 33 percent decline from P6.1 billion in the same period last year, as coal and electricity prices continued to stabilize from 2023 highs.

    PSBank eyes P2B from fixed-rate bond issue

    Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, is set to issue peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds under its ongoing ₱40-billion Bond Program.

    SC ruling on Malampaya tax spurs DOE optimism

    The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism for increased oil and gas investments following a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the Malampaya natural gas project.

    Fuel prices set to surge again Tuesday

    Motorists and transport operators should brace for another round of fuel price hikes this week, with oil firms expected to implement significant upward adjustments across all fuel products starting Tuesday.

    Pineapple exports jump 14% in 2024 – FAO

    The Philippines reported a 14 percent increase in pineapple exports in 2024, shipping around 680,000 metric tons (MT) compared to 600,000 MT in 2023, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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    PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

    The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.

    BCDA weighs new Market!Market! lease amid transit-oriented development 

    The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is evaluating the possible renewal of Ayala Land’s lease over Market!Market! ahead of its 2027 expiration, as plans for a large-scale, transit-oriented development (TOD) in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) gain momentum alongside the Metro Manila Subway Project.

    Wilmar Philippines switches to geothermal power in major decarbonization move

    Wilmar Edible Oils Philippines Inc. has taken a major step toward cutting its carbon emissions by shifting to geothermal energy for its operations, marking a key milestone in its decarbonization efforts.

    SCTEX fast-tracks interchanges to drive regional growth

    The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) is moving closer to full operational efficiency as long-delayed interchange projects and service upgrades gain traction, strengthening its role as a critical logistics and mobility backbone for Central and Northern Luzon.
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