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MPower to supply Calamba Medical Center with relianle, cost-effective electriicity

MPower, the retail electricity arm of Meralco, will provide power supply to Calamba Medical Center (CMC) in Laguna to meet its growing energy needs. Under the agreement, five service accounts will be covered by the Retail Aggregation Program and one under the Competitive Retail Electricity Market, giving the hospital access to competitive rates and greater supply flexibility.

BSP holds first corporate governance summit to boost bank stability and resilience

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hosted its first-ever Corporate Governance (CG) Summit on Monday in Manila, gathering leaders from universal, commercial, and digital banks alongside regulators and industry experts. The event, themed “Navigating the Future: Governance in Action,” aims to raise governance standards and ensure strong oversight as the financial sector faces rapid changes.

Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 unites key industries 

The Philippine manufacturing sector is set for a major boost with the launch of Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026, a unified B2B platform combining two major industry gatherings: the Auto Parts and Vehicles Expo Philippines (APVE Expo 2026) and the Philippine Die and Mould Machineries and Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX 2026).

Ayala Malls reimagines spaces for work, community

Ayala Malls is repositioning its malls as multi-use community hubs with the launch of Our Common Place, an initiative that transforms retail environments into flexible spaces for work, rest, connection, and social support.

Storms getting stronger, cities becoming sitting ducks

A new climate study warns that some cities are basically “sitting ducks” for record-breaking rainfall, and the Philippines is high on the danger list.

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Cebu advances digital governance through PLDT Enterprise partnership

The Province of Cebu is accelerating its digital transformation via a formal collaboration with PLDT Enterprise to boost connectivity, workforce efficiency, and public service delivery.

Philippines posts notable PISA gains; PCCI seeks policy continuity and stronger system alignment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has congratulated the Department of Education (DepEd), under Secretary Sonny Angara, on the country’s marked improvement in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

SEC halts Takoyadon owner’s illegal investment scheme; warns of further legal action

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Nego Food Solution Corp.—operator of the Takoyadon Japanese restaurant chain—and several individuals for illegally soliciting investments from the public.

Wholesale power rates rise 11.8% in August; Visayas and Mindanao see sharp, costly spikes

Average electricity prices across the Philippines in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) climbed 11.8 percent in August, driven by steep cost surges in Visayas and Mindanao even as Luzon rates fell, data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) showed Wednesday.
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