Dupinga Mini Hydro Corp. (DMHC) has secured a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission for its 5-megawatt Dupinga Run-of-River (ROR) Power Plant, paving the way for the facility’s commercial operations.

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on Monday called on senators to take decisive action to rebuild the credibility of the Senate as it prepares to convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.

NLEX Corp. recorded an 8 percent rise in net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P3.84 billion from P3.55 billion in the same period last year. This growth reflects strong business performance, supported by higher vehicle traffic, newly implemented toll rate adjustments, and efficient cost management.

Chinese steel giant Panhua Group is set to launch the first phase of its $1-billion integrated steel manufacturing project in the Philippines next month, marking one of the country’s biggest foreign industrial investments in recent years.

Treasury bill yields ended mixed at Monday’s auction as persistent inflation risks, slowing growth concerns, and global market uncertainty continued to keep borrowing costs elevated.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has welcomed Rolando Toledo to its board of trustees, while commending outgoing trustee Beatriz Torno for her long-standing public service. This move supports the state pension fund’s goal to strengthen governance and improve services for members and retirees.

The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) confirmed on Monday that the Philippine banking system is stable and resilient, even as it flagged major risks that could directly affect businesses and households.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday it understands public concerns over tree cutting, including issues at Quirino Avenue and the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan. It said the policy is clear: no tree may be removed without legal basis, environmental safeguards, and mandatory long‑term rehabilitation plans.

Security Bank Corp. and MUFG Bank, Ltd. are celebrating a decade of their strategic alliance, first launched in 2016. As the first equity partnership between a Philippine bank and a major Japanese global bank, this collaboration has connected local businesses to international capital, expanded regional reach, and driven sustainable growth.