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    Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite

    After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.
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    Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

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    In an aviation industry often driven by scale and speed, Sunlight Air is taking a more measured route. The boutique carrier is building its business around efficiency, discipline, and destination depth, convinced that smarter operations can deliver both commercial returns and environmental gains.

    PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

    Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: Gruppo EMS builds ahead 

    Aboitiz focus on industry, townships follow jobs

    SteelAsia bets big on green steel

    Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources

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    DA sees path to over 3% farm growth this year

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    The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is cautiously optimistic that the farm sector will grow by more than 3 percent in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals rather than a one-off rebound. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said history shows the target is achievable, with the sector posting above-3 percent growth in eight of the past 20 years, even as risks from weather, pests, and global markets remain.

    DA forms group to guide rice imports, steady supply, protect farmers

    Stronger farms, lower costs: DA launches village feed system

    Meat importers sound alarm on forex losses, port congestion

    DA looks to replicate banana export gains across more high-value crops

    Philippine farm trade gap shrinks in December

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    SEC slams Global Dominion for strong-arm debt collection

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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Global Dominion Financing Inc. ₱50,000 for engaging in abusive and unfair debt collection practices, citing violations of the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act.

    LG Ambassador Challenge 2026 focuses on medical aid for underserved areas

    DigiPlus targets 2026 efficiency after service gains

    Financial literacy push empowers Quezon City nano-entrepreneurs

    Century Pacific lands anew in Forbes’ Best Employers list

    MacroAsia expands Cebu Footprint with property lease

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    Banking & Insurance

    MPTC secures P3.6-B loan from BPI for projects, refinance

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    Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has secured a P3.6 billion loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to help fund its ongoing projects and refinance existing debt.

    Metrobank flags shifts to Asia, alternatives in 2026 asset allocation

    Coins.ph embraces Google login for passwordless security 

    Rate cut anticipation drive T-bill rate slide

    Mynt, GCash expand digital finance services, widen consumer access

    PH startups set to scale with ASEAN partnership

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    Markets cool off as peso flexes quiet strength 

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    Global markets are taking a step back—not because of panic, but caution. Investors are reducing risk as they navigate uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and global tensions. 

    Qualcomm shares drop as memory shortfall clouds outlook

    FirstMetroSec rolls out Active Trader to support faster, more dynamic market trading

    Asian Terminals plans PSE exit in April

    Oracle financing plan stokes AI investment concerns

    Villar Land urges respect for due process amid SEC raps

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    President Marcos pushes travel tax cut to boost tourism

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    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has elevated the proposed abolition of the travel tax to the top of the government’s legislative priorities, signaling a strong push to lower travel costs, stimulate tourism, and support broader economic activity.

    Sunlight Air moves turboprops, exits Manila–Cebu route

    MacroAsia expands Cebu Footprint with property lease

    Filipinos fly out more as Asia beckons

    Mandarin Hotel to reopen as Ayala pushes Makati revival

    Cruise lines gain altitude as airfares soar

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    Zamcelco steps up crackdown on power theft after court win

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    Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zamcelco) has intensified its anti-pilferage campaign after securing convictions against individuals involved in illegal electricity use, underscoring the company’s push to protect revenue and improve service reliability.

    ERC cuts NGCP revenue request by 15% to protect consumers, fund priority grid upgrades

    ERC expands lifeline discounts for low-income power users

    Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite

    Laguna Hydro Plant turnover seen as boost to grid stability 

    Local power utilities push for global best practices in PH power distribution

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    MPTC secures P3.6-B loan from BPI for projects, refinance

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    Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has secured a P3.6 billion loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to help fund its ongoing projects and refinance existing debt.

    Sunlight Air moves turboprops, exits Manila–Cebu route

    Globe steps up child online protection for Safer Internet Day 2026

    Truck sales rev higher on infra push

    Globe projects growth in 2026 as data and fiber demand stay strong

    NOW to appeal SEC ruling, fines

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    Subsidence persists beneath Manila Bay reclamation, UP study shows

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    Land reclaimed from Manila Bay remains broadly stable at the surface, but beneath that stability, ground subsidence is continuing and is likely to persist, according to a satellite-based study by researchers from the Department of Geodetic Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

    Office glut glut to push prices down through 2027, hitting developers and reshaping choices for Filipinos

    Megaworld accelerates wellness-driven living in Palawan

    ItalPilipinas subsidiary eyes P1B notes facility

    BCDA weighs new Market!Market! lease amid transit-oriented development 

    Greenfield builds cities where wellness feels natural

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    Environment

    MGB suspends exploration permit for contested Nueva Vizcaya mining project

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    The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.

    Businesses urged to adopt standardized emissions reporting to support climate action

    Gov’t launches roadmap for voluntary forest carbon market

    Antipolo City integrates nature-based solutions into urban planning

    DENR moves to tighten rules, inspections after Cebu trash slide

    Ayala Land sets global benchmark in low-carbon offices

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    Globe shifts focus to network quality, tops Ookla consistency rankings

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    Globe Telecom Inc. said it has shifted its strategy from simply expanding coverage to delivering total network reliability, as it was named the Most Consistent Mobile and Fixed Network and the leader in 5G Coverage in the Philippines by Ookla for the second half of 2025.

    UK tech courts Manila AI alliances

    AboitizPower expands MobileAP App with new flexible bill payment option

    GenAI exposure puts Philippine jobs at risk

    Greenfield builds cities where wellness feels natural

    When cell towers fall, satellites answer Filipinos’ call

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    Health & Science

    LG Ambassador Challenge 2026 focuses on medical aid for underserved areas

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    LG Electronics Philippines has opened the call for entries for the 2026 LG Ambassador Challenge, inviting changemakers, community leaders, and organizations nationwide to submit project proposals that will benefit a new underserved community, with a strong focus on medical aid and community healthcare.

    Buckets tip, dengue fever slips 

    Hustle, burnout, and the AI era: Rethinking success for Filipinos

    Batangas hospital opens access to world’s most advanced cancer radiation therapy

    When 2 hands keep hearts beating

    Universities, Mitsubishi partner to bridge learning–jobs gap

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    Philippine bond market: Confidence, stability, lower borrowing costs

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    The Philippine government bond market may sound like a tangle of numbers and acronyms, but it matters to everyone. 

    Philippine paradox: Doing right, paying wrong

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    Even when the government acts with moral clarity, ordinary Filipinos often end up holding the short end of the stick. 

    Airport knife shooting thrusts security governance into spotlight

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    A knife-related shooting at Iloilo International Airport has forced an uncomfortable reckoning inside aviation security circles: what happens when systems meant to stop danger at the door allow it to fester into a crowded terminal.

    Regulatory stress test for PH aviation: The PR113 lavatory fiasco

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    The reported handling of a lavatory system failure on Philippine Airlines Flight PR113 should not be treated as a one-off operational lapse.
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    Zamcelco steps up crackdown on power theft after court win

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    Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zamcelco) has intensified its anti-pilferage campaign after securing convictions against individuals involved in illegal electricity use, underscoring the company’s push to protect revenue and improve service reliability.
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    MGB suspends exploration permit for contested Nueva Vizcaya mining project

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    The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.
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    ERC cuts NGCP revenue request by 15% to protect consumers, fund priority grid upgrades

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    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a lower annual revenue requirement for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), cutting 15.28 percent from what the company originally sought.
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