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Gov’t pushes to strip systems loss charges from power bills, balancing consumer relief and utility risks 

Energy policy craftsmen are actively working to fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to eliminate system loss charges from monthly electricity bills, pursuing a sustained policy push aimed at lowering energy costs across the country. The initiative targets both technical losses inherent in power distribution and non-technical losses caused by electricity theft, alongside the value-added tax (VAT) currently applied to these unconsumed kilowatt-hours.
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Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

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Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.

Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: Gruppo EMS builds ahead 

Aboitiz focus on industry, townships follow jobs

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Agriculture

Agriculture

Special safeguard duty imposed to protect local producers from import surges 

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To shield domestic livestock producers from market disruption caused by foreign supply spikes, the Department of Agriculture has activated special safeguard duties on select imported meat products. Issued under Department Order No. 24, series of 2026, by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the directive establishes temporary protective tariffs after government monitoring confirmed that incoming import volumes crossed official safety thresholds.

DA pushes local enoki mushroom production to cut imports, boost food security and exports

Beyond purple: UPLB researchers identify top ube varieties to power global success

Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats

Agriculture storm damage hits P135M 

Gov’t revives P90B Parañaque spillway project to transform Laguna de Bay

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Corporate

Corporate

Ayala launches ACX Retail for global brands 

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Ayala Corp. is sharpening its push into Philippine retail with the launch of ACX Retail, a new platform designed to bring international consumer brands into the country and build them into long-term businesses.

Jollibee wins 11 Marketing Excellence Awards

ACEN net income surges 411% to P3.9B in H1 2026

Jollibee first-half net income drops 17% despite strong 2Q rebound

PhilWeb returns to profitability in first half 2026

BPI AIA names Melissa Henson as new CEO

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

Metrobank urges CEU Manila students to ‘train their feed’ for smarter financial decisions

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The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) is encouraging students to be mindful not just of their money, but also of the online content that guides their choices.

RCBC pushes embedded finance beyond traditional banking

Metrobank refreshes M Free, Cashback card designs

Manulife launches global equity income fund 

Treasury bill yields slip; 91-day paper below 5%

PDIC seeks reforms after P1M coverage hike

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Markets

Peso, stocks brace for volatility as rate bets fade

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Philippine markets may stay on edge as investors juggle Middle East risks, oil prices and the next move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but fading rate-hike bets are giving both the peso and stocks some breathing room.

AI transforms retail but fundamentals still drive growth

Retailers see modest growth amid rising costs, online rivals

Retailers told to embrace AI without losing human touch

DTI, DA tighten market checks to keep food prices fair

Markets await key data amid cautious investor outlook

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Travel

Transport & Logistics

Laoag, Caticlan, Siargao airports anchor tourism push

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Airport expansions in Laoag, Caticlan, and Siargao are taking center stage in a government push to improve transport links to the Philippines’ tourism destinations and support rising visitor demand.

80 tourism ambassadors honored for building global bridges

Cebu Pacific launches P8 seat sale for 2027 travel

TPB wraps up Camiguin tourism program, boosts dive sector

Park Inn Bacolod turns sustainability into advantage

Riyadh Air opens Manila bookings ahead of launch

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Energy & Mining

Meralco boosts reliability with new Bulacan substation

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Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co., better known as Meralco, has energized a new substation in Bulacan, expanding system capacity and strengthening power reliability in one of Central Luzon's fast-growing provinces.

Apex Mining profit surges as gold prices soar

Gov’t pushes to strip systems loss charges from power bills, balancing consumer relief and utility risks 

Meralco crews work around clock after Habagat

Raslag solar farm resumes operation after flash flood

Fuel prices drop over P4 per liter this week

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Transport & Communications

Transport & Logistics

GMR eyes wider Philippine airport presence

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Indian infrastructure giant GMR Group is looking to expand its Philippine footprint as it positions its newly opened Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh as a gateway connecting India with Southeast Asia.

DOTr opens bidding for P1.24-B airport projects in Tacloban, Busuanga

ICTSI’s Rio terminal expands domestic shipping links with new Norcoast service

Ayala Land sees cold storage demand driving warehouses

Laoag, Caticlan, Siargao airports anchor tourism push

Voltai to expand battery-swapping network, eyes 1,000 stations 

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Property

Megaworld profit rises as provincial demand gains

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Megaworld Corp. raised its first-half net income by 5 percent to P12.7 billion, with recurring businesses and strong provincial housing demand providing a cushion against a softer property market and pointing to pockets of opportunity for the country’s biggest developers.

Cebu office demand tightens as firms plan expansions early

DHSUD orders housing loan moratorium in calamity-hit areas 

Ayala Land raises 2026 capex to P60B

Leasing, AREIT expansion bolster Ayala Land income

RPVARA deferment gives housing sector breathing room

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Environment

Forest policy targets P38T value, draws investors

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2026-34 to attract responsible, climate-smart investments to suitable forest lands.

₱38 trillion forest plan to create jobs, boost rural livelihoods

DENR convenes forum to boost forestry investments and partnerships

Manila Water sets free August desludging for East Zone areas

Century Pacific Food recovers all plastic waste footprint ahead of EPR Law

DENR to declare Kalayaan Island waters as protected areas 

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Communications & Technology

Converge eyes Pax Silica role as AI infrastructure expands 

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Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is positioning itself to support the Philippines’ emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, as the proposed Pax Silica Industrial Hub creates potential demand for connectivity and computing infrastructure.

Converge backs DTI push to accelerate MSME digitalization 

ASEAN data breach costs hit record $4.12M 

SEIPI seeks reforms to make Pax Silica competitive 

StB GigaFactory, BCDA explore clean energy projects

Mobile attacks on Philippine consumers rise 28% in Q1 2026 — Kaspersky

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

EUR200M program expands food aid to 750,000 families

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The government is set to expand food and nutrition assistance to about 750,000 low-income households through a EUR200-million financing facility for the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project.

Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats

PHINMA profit rises as education offsets weakness

US grants Philippines up to $600M health support

EDCOM 2 launches early childhood dashboard to guide localized child development action

STI Holdings makes Forbes Asia 2026 ‘Best Under A Billion’ list

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Opinion

When the cleanup starts costing growth

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Even the best intentions can backfire.

Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

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Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's...

Private prosecutor steals spotlight in VP impeachment trial

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Courtroom dramas are supposed to be solemn affairs. Then Atty. Lorna Kapunan walked to the lectern and reminded everyone that wit can be just as effective as a legal citation.

Supreme Court ruling reels in Philippine seafood export risks

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The Supreme Court's decision striking down Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 has cast a wide net over the Philippines' fisheries sector, raising questions that reach well beyond the country's waters. 
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