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Philippine business sentiment turned more pessimistic in April 2026, marking the second straight monthly decline, largely due to risks from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Results from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Business Expectations Survey show the confidence index fell to -35.8 percent from -24.3 percent in March, meaning more firms hold negative views about current conditions.

As temperatures rise and electricity costs remain a key concern for households, LG Electronics Philippines has launched its LG DUALCOOL™ AI Aircons, a home cooling solution designed to balance comfort, energy efficiency, and simple maintenance.

Meralco Power Academy (MPA), the education arm of power distributor Meralco, has signed separate partnership agreements with Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) and De La Salle University (DLSU) to bridge academic learning and industry needs.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its Ginhawa Service Hubs to more shopping centers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, bringing its services closer to members and pensioners. New or additional locations include Festival Mall Alabang, Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Robinsons Novaliches, Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. is accelerating investments in renewable energy and grid-support technologies as rising electricity demand in Mindanao strengthens the case for additional power capacity across the country.