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Batangas investment pays off as IDC expands

Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) is accelerating its Luzon expansion after its flagship Batangas project, Miramonti Green Residences, neared a sellout just weeks after its formal launch, validating the developer’s strategy of investing early in fast-rising provincial growth centers.

PLDT in talks with KKR over Maya IPO plans; trade sale remains option

PLDT Inc. is negotiating with private equity firm KKR & Co. to resolve outstanding issues affecting the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its fintech unit, Maya Innovations Holdings.

DHSUD grants housing loan reprieve, deploys shelter aid after Mindanao quake

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered a moratorium on housing loan payments and mobilized emergency shelter assistance in areas devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, as the government intensifies relief efforts for affected families.

Electricity spot market rates jump 38% in May

Electricity prices across the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose by 38.5 percent in May, according to data released Wednesday by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

Razon group extends aid to quake-hit areas in Mindanao

Companies under the Razon Group have mobilized relief efforts in Mindanao following the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Monday, bringing much-needed assistance to communities heavily affected by the disaster.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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