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Ballet Manila brings back ‘Florante at Laura’ for 30th anniversary

Florante at Laura, a cutting-edge ballet version of this still relevant and timely story about love, heroism, and patriotism, returns for a second run at the Aliw Theater stage on October 3 to 5, 2025 with live orchestral music performed by the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY).

RLC allots P7.66B from share sale for redevelopment, property acquisition

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the real estate arm of the Gokongwei Group, announced that it will use the P7.66 billion in net proceeds from the sale of shares of RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR) to fund several ongoing and proposed property projects across the Philippines.

REIT push targets OFWs in Europe

A private sector initiative led by the Systembrand Group is driving efforts to increase overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) participation in the Philippine capital market, with a focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs). 

DPWH embraces blockchain for transparent infrastructure governance

The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to introduce the Integrity Chain, a blockchain-based platform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in national infrastructure projects.

SMC resumes Tullahan River cleanup, expands efforts

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has relaunched its cleanup of the Tullahan River, three years after completing a P1-billion effort in 2022.

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 Meralco lowers May power rates slightly

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced a modest decrease of P0.0151 per kWh in electricity rates for May, bringing the typical household rate to P14.3345 per kWh, down from P14.3496 in April.

BankCom posts strong 13% profit growth

Bank of Commerce (BankCom), the banking affiliate of diversified San Miguel Corp., sustained its earnings momentum through the first quarter, reporting an unaudited net income of P976.19 million, up 13 percent from P866.79 million a year earlier. 

 SBMA launched expanded relief package for stakeholders

 The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out a new set of relief measures aimed at easing economic pressures on stakeholders in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The announcement follows a public consultation held on May 11, 2026, at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC).

BDO Rewards turns savings into shopping discounts

BDO Unibank is encouraging customers to grow their savings while enjoying shopping perks through its BDO Rewards program, with actress and Gen Z star Belle Mariano leading the campaign.
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