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Philcement selling 15% stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Cement

Philcement Corp., a unit of Phinma Corp., announced on Wednesday that it has signed a share subscription agreement with Japan-based Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd., for the sale of a 15 percent stake through the issuance of primary shares.

Romualdez resigns as Speaker amid flood control controversy

Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez resigned Wednesday as Speaker of the House, citing the need to restore public trust amid allegations tied to flood control projects personally flagged by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

SM Leisure to soon deliver Horizon Terraces villas, condos

SM Leisure Resort Residences, a unit of property developer SM Prime Holdings, is set to complete Horizon Terraces within Tagaytay Highlands, with Scottsdale Villas scheduled for turnover in December 2025 and Redstone Condominiums in March 2026.

Prime Infra launches tree planting drive to boost sustainability

Prime Infrastructure (Prime Infra) has launched Prime Kalikasan: Greener Prime, Greater Future, a tree planting initiative aimed at reinforcing its environmental sustainability efforts. The program kicked off on September 5 and 6 at Prime Infra’s waste management sites in Porac, Pampanga and Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City.

PAL expands Cebu hub with new Calbayog route

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch a new Cebu-Calbayog route starting October 26, with four weekly flights, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Cebu as a key regional aviation hub.

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Wawa expansion strengthens Manila Water’s drought readiness

Manila Water Company is ramping up preparations for a potentially prolonged El Niño episode by leveraging the expanded capacity of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project to maintain uninterrupted service across its East Zone concession area.

Baguio boosts smart city push with AI partnership

Baguio City is stepping up its digital transformation efforts after partnering with PLDT and Smart to launch “AI-in-a-Box,” a program designed to help local governments use artificial intelligence to improve public services.

DENR launches unified environmental crime enforcement rules

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has introduced a nationwide standard for handling environmental law enforcement cases, aiming to strengthen investigations, arrests, evidence handling, and prosecution of environmental crimes.

PSAC backs PhilHealth reforms

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector welcomed the continued expansion of PhilHealth’s YAKAP and GAMOT programs, saying the reforms are helping reduce healthcare costs for Filipino families.
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