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SM Prime expands transit links to ease commuting

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is increasing investment in transport-linked infrastructure, partnering with government agencies to improve mobility across Metro Manila by leveraging the strategic locations of its malls.

First Gen profit rises after strategic energy pivot 

First Gen Corp. posted an 8 percent increase in attributable recurring net income for 2025 to USD264 million (P15.2 billion), driven by stronger hydro output and higher electricity sales, as the company accelerates its shift toward renewable energy.

Filipinos browse fashion, buy essentials in online sale event

Online retailer Shopee reported a 19 percent increase in orders during its 3.3 sale, based on newly released consumer data showing how Filipinos shop online.

Manufacturers activate safeguards amid deepening energy crisis

Philippine manufacturers are rolling out sweeping mitigation measures after the government declared a National Energy Emergency under Executive Order 110, as global energy shocks ripple through the sector.

ILO trains youth for green construction jobs

An initiative backed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is equipping young Filipinos with green and digital construction skills, as the industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by sustainability and technology.

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Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards

A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 nationwide via community pop-ups

Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.

Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.
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