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NGCP gets ERC nod for Laoag power stability project

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) proposed P2.79-billion Laoag power quality improvement project in Ilocos Norte.

TPB secures ₱339.76 million in tourism leads from India roadshow

The Philippines generated ₱339.76 million in sales leads after a three-city tourism sales mission in India following its participation in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026 in Mumbai.

Foreign reserves stay strong at $104.3 billion despite April payments gap

The country’s foreign currency reserves remained strong at the end of April 2026, even as the country recorded a wider gap between money flowing in and out of the economy.

New dairy law drives NDA digital reforms 

The National Dairy Authority is accelerating digitalization and science-based regulation as it ramps up implementation of Republic Act No. 12308, a sweeping reform measure...

Property boom seen shifting to Visayas and Mindanao — Prime PH

Real estate investments in the Philippines are expected to increasingly move to the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming years as businesses expand outside Metro Manila, according to Prime Philippines Inc.

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Transport costs cool, but core inflation firms in May

Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, coming in below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) projected range of 7.1 percent to 7.9 percent as transport costs and food price increases moderated, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

PLDT acquiring ownership of Radius Telecoms in fiber network deal

PLDT Inc. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Paragon Vertical Corp. to buy its 65.1 percent stake in Radius Telecoms Inc. This covers over 4.6 million common shares plus related beneficial holdings. Once the transaction closes, following required approvals from the Philippine Competition Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission, PLDT will hold 100 percent of Radius. The company said the move will not negatively impact its existing business, finances, or operations.

New 911 hubs boost emergency response reach 

The Philippines is expanding its technology-driven emergency response network with the activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), strengthening the reach and resilience of the Unified 911 Emergency Response System.

GoTyme Bank launches money transfer service covering over 170 countries

Digital lender GoTyme Bank has introduced a new feature enabling customers to send money to more than 170 countries directly through its mobile app.
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