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DMW focuses on rentals amid property headwinds

D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc. posted a first-quarter net income of P550 million, down from P562 million last year, as the listed property developer leaned on recurring rental revenues to cushion the impact of a more challenging real estate market marked by elevated inflation and high interest rates.

Philippines emerges as global nickel supply leader

The Philippines is stepping into the global spotlight as a key player in critical minerals, drawing international attention for its pivotal role in securing resilient nickel supply chains. Rising demand from clean energy and technology industries has amplified the nation’s strategic importance.

Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.

Philippines, Paraguay partner to expand trade, investment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.

Phinma Q1 profit more than doubles despite lower revenue

PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.

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DA expands Isabela LGU tie-up to boost ube production, raise farmer incomes

The Department of Agriculture is strengthening its partnership with local government units and private stakeholders to scale up ube production, meet rising global demand, and create more export opportunities for Isabela farmers.

GSIS opens new Dagupan branch

The Government Service Insurance System or GSIS has opened its new Dagupan branch, replacing the old facility that had served the province since 1961. The new office at Cityscape Lifestyle Center is flood-free, more spacious, and modern, serving over 73,000 members and pensioners across Pangasinan.

September WESM prices rise 3.1% nationwide, set to reflect in October bills

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market climbed 3.1 percent in September, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines. The Independent Electricity Market Operators of the Philippines or IEMOP reported Tuesday that the national average hit P7.43 per kilowatt-hour as of September 25, up from August’s P7.21 per kWh. It said the rates will be used to calculate spot-market electricity costs billed this October.

Rockwell joins expanded 4PH to widen homeownership access

Rockwell Land Corp. has joined the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, agreeing to offer preferential housing prices and incentives to qualified Pag-IBIG Fund members as the administration seeks to widen access to homeownership among working- and middle-class Filipinos.
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