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    PCC clears Thunder Consortium’s ₱36.27-B bid for CBK hydro complex

    The Philippine Competition Commission has approved the Thunder Consortium’s planned acquisition of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power complex, Aboitiz Power Corp. announced in a disclosure on Monday.

    DOE to release revised EV targets by early 2026

    The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to release updated electric vehicle (EV) deployment targets by the first quarter of 2026, following a surge in EV registrations this year.

    Deep planting method lifts sugarcane yield in PH trials

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) says a Japanese deep planting technique for sugarcane has boosted yields by more than 20 percent in local trials.

    SM Investments earns Silver Rank for 2024 Sustainability Report

    SM Investments Corp., the parent firm of the SM Group, has received a Silver Rank from the Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating (ASRRAT) for its 2024 Sustainability Report. This is the company’s fourth recognition for strong sustainability disclosure.

    FLI completes ₱1.86-B reinvestment push

    Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has completed its ₱1.86-billion reinvestment program using proceeds from its Filinvest REIT Corp. (Filreit) share buyback and share exchange carried out on December 11, 2023.

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    Lender brings Google Pay to Filipino cardholders

    EastWest Bank cardholders are now turning to contactless payments through Google Pay, which has recently become available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices. EastWest is among the first local banks to support the service, allowing customers to add their Visa or Mastercard credit cards to Google Wallet and pay with a simple tap of their phone.

    GOMO rolls out all-in-one internet plans for Filipinos

    Digital telco brand GOMO has launched a new set of services designed to make staying connected simpler, more flexible, and more worry-free for Filipinos, especially during the holiday season. The announcements were made at the “GOMO! New Rules” event, where the brand highlighted its belief that people should be able to live, travel, and connect on their own terms.

    Home price growth cools in Q3, signaling softer housing demand

    Residential property prices in the Philippines rose at a much slower pace in the third quarter, pointing to easing demand and more cautious activity in the housing market, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Dado Banatao, 79, built Silicon Valley bridges  

    Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, the Filipino visionary whose intellect and determination left an indelible mark on Silicon Valley, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 79, on the campus of his alma mater, Stanford University, surrounded by family and friends.
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