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P3.2-B mixed-use project to expand Clark investment

A P3.2-billion mixed-use development by SM Prime Holdings Inc.’s Premier Central Inc. is set to expand private-sector investment in Clark Freeport Zone, adding commercial space and supporting new jobs along one of the area’s key business corridors.

14 projects qualify for DOE’s WTE Green Energy Auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced 11 companies with 14 total projects qualified for the special Green Energy Auction (GEA) round for waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities.

Treasury bill yields jump after BSP rate hike

Treasury bill yields rose across all maturities at Monday’s auction as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike pushed borrowing costs higher and investors braced for the possibility of further monetary tightening.

Villar Group, DOTr to sign deal to unlock LRT-1 Cavite Extension’s Las Piñas Station site

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Villar Group are set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement on September 10, 2026, a key step toward securing access to a critical property needed for the Las Piñas station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.

Regional monitor affirms PH economic resilience in high-level BSP talks

The Philippine economy continues to show strong stability despite global headwinds, backed by steady trade, cash remittances, and a well-capitalized banking system, according to the latest review by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

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New fish farming technology launched in Western Visayas

The Department of Agriculture and National Fisheries Research and Development Institute are bringing snubnose pompano farming to Western Visayas, offering fish farmers a profitable new option.

Central bank sets ₱1.0-billion capital standard for small banks going digital

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new operational guidelines requiring thrift, rural, and cooperative banks to secure at least ₱1.0 billion in capital if they adopt digital-heavy business models. Issued under Circular No. 1240 on September 21, 2026, the policy ensures that smaller institutions venturing into the digital space operate safely while protecting everyday depositors from financial risks.

Dizon: Hybrid flood control with foreign expertise to target local needs

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, backed by international know-how, to better tackle flooding across the country.

PH Resorts doubling capital stock to P20B, erasing deficit in restructure push

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., led by businessman Dennis Uy, will boost its authorized capital stock to P20 billion—more than double the current P8 billion—to wipe out its capital deficit and restore positive shareholder equity in two years.
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