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MREIT targets million-square-meter portfolio ahead of schedule  

Megaworld-backed MREIT is accelerating its expansion plans, with the company aiming to grow its gross leasable area (GLA) portfolio to at least one million square meters by 2027 — three years ahead of its original target.

DHSUD deploys officials to clear housing backlogs

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has launched a nationwide intervention to address mounting delays in housing-related transactions, deploying top officials and undersecretaries to all 17 regional offices following an internal audit that traced processing bottlenecks to the field level rather than the agency’s Central Office.

PLDT moves to fully acquire Radius Telecom for P2.94B

PLDT Inc. is set to take full control of Radius Telecoms Inc. after its board approved the acquisition of the remaining 65.1 percent stake in the broadband infrastructure provider from Paragon Vertical Corp. for P2.94 billion.

Security Bank profit rises amid higher provisions

Security Bank Corp. posted stronger first-quarter earnings as higher revenues and tighter cost controls boosted core profitability, even as the lender increased provisions to cushion against evolving market risks.

PLDT profit up in Q1 as data fuels growth

PLDT Inc. posted a modest earnings increase in the first quarter of 2026 and signaled disciplined spending for the year, as strong demand for data, broadband, and enterprise digital services offset lingering weakness in legacy businesses.

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NOW Telecom seeks review of P4-B NTC fee assessment, cites calculation discrepancies

NOW Telecom Co. Inc. is contesting a P4.043-billion assessment on supervision and regulation fees from the National Telecommunications Commission, filing a formal request to review and reconcile charges dating back to 2005.

Meralco raises October electricity rates by ₱0.32 per kWh after consecutive price cuts 

Following back-to-back price cuts in previous months, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday announced an electricity rate increase of ₱0.3191 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for October. The adjustment pushes the overall rate for a typical household to ₱15.0615 per kWh, up from ₱14.7424 per kWh in September.

Refurbished device rules won’t kill second-hand market – NTC

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued proposed guidelines governing the importation and sale of refurbished mobile devices, clarifying that the framework is not intended to do away with the existing second-hand market, but rather to safeguard consumers while maintaining access to more affordable technology.

Recycled plastic chairs donated to Misamis Occidental school

Discarded plastic waste has found new purpose at Clarin Elementary School, where 50 brand-new classroom chairs made entirely from recycled materials were turned over to students this week.
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