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NGCP cuts transmission rates for the September billing

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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reduced its overall average transmission rate by 1.23 percent for the September 2025 billing period, which will reflect in customers' October bills. The rate now stands at P1.3998 per kilowatt hour (kWh), down from P1.4171/kWh in August.

PH eyes gains from ASEAN energy cooperation

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The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism that the Philippines stands to benefit from strengthened regional collaboration in the energy sector, as the country actively participates in the ongoing ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Malaysia.

SmarTrade strengthens push for financial literacy with digital learning initiatives

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In a bid to broaden access to financial education, SmarTrade has launched new digital initiatives aimed at equipping Filipinos—particularly young professionals and aspiring traders—with essential knowledge in finance and online trading.

Online-only vehicle payment under fire

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Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to ensure that Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICs) offer multiple payment options—including cash—for motor vehicle registration transactions, following public complaints over a mandatory P65 convenience fee for online payments.

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 2.6% in September amid strong demand, increased capacity

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic to 1.8 million in September 2025, driven by higher capacity and sustained demand across its network.
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DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

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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

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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

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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.
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