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Maya renews global security, privacy certifications

Maya Philippines Inc. and Maya Bank Inc., the companies behind the Maya all-in-one finance app, have successfully renewed their ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications—international standards for information security and privacy management.

DOE clarifies exceptions to coal plant moratorium

The Department of Energy (DOE) has clarified which coal-fired power projects can still move forward despite a moratorium on new coal developments in place since December 2020.

Copper cable heist foiled in Makati

A joint operation by PLDT Inc. and the Makati City Police led to the arrest of six individuals attempting to steal nearly two tons of underground copper cables along Kalayaan Avenue, Barangay Olympia.

GSIS opens emergency loans for Davao quake victims

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened emergency loan applications for members and pensioners in Davao Oriental affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Applications will be accepted until December 14, 2025.

Mindanao transport project to begin construction in 2027

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that construction of the ₱37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) is expected to begin in 2027.

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DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.

House impeaches VP Duterte anew

Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on Monday, after 255 lawmakers endorsed the complaint resolution that will be transmitted to the Senate for trial. The total was more than double the minimum requirement of 106 votes and 40 higher than the 215 votes that backed a largely similar complaint last year, which was later stopped by the Supreme Court from proceeding to a Senate trial. During Monday’s vote, 26 lawmakers voted against the impeachment resolution, while nine abstained. Duterte was impeached over allegations of unexplained wealth, betrayal of public trust, graft, and misuse of confidential funds. The vote came shortly after a change in leadership in the Senate.

ACEN Australia unit reaches financial close for solar project

ACEN Corp. said its Australian subsidiary, Yindjibarndi Energy Corp. (YEC), has secured financial close for the Jinbi solar project in the Pilbara region, allowing construction to begin.

 Seven nations join Luzon Corridor Infrastructure push

The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), the Philippines’ flagship trilateral infrastructure initiative with the US and Japan, is gaining momentum with seven new international partners, signaling growing global confidence in the country’s role as an Indo-Pacific investment hub.
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