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Meralco deploys Philippines’ first 34.5-kV mobile switchgear
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has deployed the Philippines’ first 34.5-kilovolt (kV) mobile switchgear, giving the country’s largest power distributor a portable tool for upgrading substations while keeping customers supplied with electricity.
Semirara Mining Q3 profit rises 66% led by strong power earnings
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
PAL deploys flagship A350‑1000 for daily Manila‑San Francisco flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport group urges closer DOTr‑DPWH coordination for commuter‑centered road and transit plans
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
PPA braces for 1.93‑million Undas port passengers, launches upgrades and booking aid
The Philippine Ports Authority is gearing up for a projected rise in sea travelers this Undas season, with facility improvements, free shuttles and an online booking system in place to keep port trips safe and convenient.
Higher imports widen Philippine trade deficit despite exports
The Philippines recorded a wider trade deficit in September 2026 as imports continued to outpace exports, despite strong growth in overseas sales, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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Meralco deploys Philippines’ first 34.5-kV mobile switchgear
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has deployed the Philippines’ first 34.5-kilovolt (kV) mobile switchgear, giving the country’s largest power distributor a portable tool for upgrading substations while keeping customers supplied with electricity.
Semirara Mining Q3 profit rises 66% led by strong power earnings
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
PAL deploys flagship A350‑1000 for daily Manila‑San Francisco flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport group urges closer DOTr‑DPWH coordination for commuter‑centered road and transit plans
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
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Meralco deploys Philippines’ first 34.5-kV mobile switchgear
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has deployed the Philippines’ first 34.5-kilovolt (kV) mobile switchgear, giving the country’s largest power distributor a portable tool for upgrading substations while keeping customers supplied with electricity.
Semirara Mining Q3 profit rises 66% led by strong power earnings
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
PAL deploys flagship A350‑1000 for daily Manila‑San Francisco flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport group urges closer DOTr‑DPWH coordination for commuter‑centered road and transit plans
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
PPA braces for 1.93‑million Undas port passengers, launches upgrades and booking aid
The Philippine Ports Authority is gearing up for a projected rise in sea travelers this Undas season, with facility improvements, free shuttles and an online booking system in place to keep port trips safe and convenient.
Higher imports widen Philippine trade deficit despite exports
The Philippines recorded a wider trade deficit in September 2026 as imports continued to outpace exports, despite strong growth in overseas sales, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Chinese car brands narrow customer gap, BYD leads
Chinese automakers are closing in on American rivals in customer experience, slashing the gap to just five points this year from 29 points in 2025, with BYD posting the biggest improvement among 11 brands assessed in the Philippines.
Banks expect steady credit standards and stronger loan demand in 4Q
The various banks are anticipating a stable lending environment with potential growth in borrowing activity toward the end of the year, according to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
PCC fines PEMHI, MGen P5.8 million over reporting lapses
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) fined Pilipinas Enterprise Management Holdings Inc. (PEMHI) and Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) P5.8 million for repeatedly missing reporting deadlines tied to their merger clearance, underscoring the regulator’s tougher stance on compliance with post-merger commitments.
Nature‑based river restoration shields Ata‑Manobo lands in Davao del Norte
A community‑led nature‑based restoration project is helping protect over 1,000 Ata‑Manobo residents in Sitio Patil, Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong from worsening riverbank erosion and climate‑driven hazards. Ten major flood and landslide events hit the area between 2020 and 2023, as strong currents at the Kapalong‑Maguimon river confluence wore away soil and threatened homes, farms and ancestral lands.