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Spot power prices drop 13% in July, lower utility bills expected 

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) fell by 13.1 percent nationwide in July, driven by lower overall demand across the country. According to data released by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) during an online briefing, the national spot price dropped to an averaged P8.31 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) as of July 25, down from P9.56 per kWh in June.
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Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

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Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.

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

SteelAsia bets big on green steel

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Agriculture

Agriculture

FPA files raps vs illegal fertilizer maker in North Cotabato

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The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has filed a criminal complaint against DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading owner Quiara Fabian Baterina for unauthorized fertilizer manufacturing in Makilala, North Cotabato.

Philippine farm output posts 2.9% growth in Q2

Private sector urged to boost meat industry resilience

Davao durian shipped to Oman in new trial export

DA rules out rice import ban to secure buffer stocks amid El Nino threat

Record Q2 palay harvest masks looming El Niño risks

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Corporate

Nickel Asia 1H 2026 net income surges 93% to P4.06B

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Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) reported a 93 percent rise in first-half 2026 attributable net income to P4.06 billion, up from P2.10 billion in the same period last year, it disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday.

SM Prime racks up accessibility awards as inclusive design gains prominence

URC 1H net income rises 10% on strong 2Q recovery

Security Bank, Pays0 partner to streamline digital business payments

DICT, Globe mark major progess in Bayanihan SIM rollout

AIA Philippines, BPI AIA bag 4 Insurance Asia Awards 2026

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Banking & Insurance

Discovery Capital taps BDO credit line to expand SME lending

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Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) has secured a new credit facility from BDO Unibank, boosting its capacity to finance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as non-bank lenders play a growing role in narrowing the country's longstanding credit gap.

SAFC surpasses P2 billion in loans as demand grows

EastWest expands PERA access via DragonFi, Luna Securities Partnerships

Chinabank profit climbs in H1 on lending growth

Technical issue temporarily takes down central bank website  

EastWest in Tesla Philippines exclusive August 10 electric vehicle event 

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Retailers told to embrace AI without losing human touch

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The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) on Thursday urged businesses to accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence while ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, the human connections that underpin customer loyalty.

DTI, DA tighten market checks to keep food prices fair

Markets await key data amid cautious investor outlook

Shopee, Iloilo forge MSME digital commerce program

Ayala boosts Ayala Land stake with P2.38B buyback

Apple posts record 3Q; shares sink on supply constraint

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Travel & Tourism

Cebu Pacific launches P8 seat sale for 2027 travel

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Cebu Pacific is offering one-way base fares starting at just P8 for selected domestic and international routes, as it works to draw more passengers and encourage people to book trips for next year.

TPB wraps up Camiguin tourism program, boosts dive sector

Park Inn Bacolod turns sustainability into advantage

Riyadh Air opens Manila bookings ahead of launch

Bohol’s beach buzz puts island in spotlight

PHILTOA maps four pillars for Philippine tourism’s future

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Energy & Mining

NPC activates P154-M power projects in Marinduque for better supply

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The National Power Corporation (NPC) has energized a new 69-kilovolt transmission line and a 5-megavolt amperes substation linking Mogpog and Buenavista in Marinduque, aiming to improve power reliability across the island province.

Spot power prices drop 13% in July, lower utility bills expected 

Gold rally powers OceanaGold, doubling profits

Philippine energy grid plan targets lower power costs

Semirara profit climbs as power offsets weaker coal business

Meralco steps up smart metering upgrades to fortify distribution network 

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Transport & Logistics

Transport groups call off planned strike after DOTr unveils relief package

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Several transport groups announced Thursday they are canceling their planned transport holiday next week, following the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s launch of a financial aid and incentive package meant to ease the impact of high fuel prices on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators.

Cebu Pacific swings to P5.9-B H1 loss on high fuel costs, forex hits

Aznar Shipping expands cadet program to ease crew shortage

MacroAsia-Lufthansa Technik JV breaks ground on new MRO facility at Clark International Airport

EV incentive applications targeted to open in September

Toyota nears 3M sales as manufacturing fuels Philippine growth

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Property

DMCI expands into offices with Makati mixed-use project 

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DMCI Project Developers Inc. (DMCI-PDI) is entering the commercial office market with its first office tower in Makati, broadening its property portfolio as demand increasingly shifts toward transit-oriented, sustainable workplaces despite a still-elevated vacancy environment.

Metro Manila office recovery favors early movers, green buildings 

PH1 World tops off first expanded 4PH housing tower

Park Inn Bacolod turns sustainability into advantage

ARTA launches e-HOPC to cut housing permit requirements

Filinvest REIT  boosts dividends as H1 profit surges

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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

PSAC urges AI task force to prepare future workforce 

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The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is urging the government to fast-track the country's artificial intelligence agenda, proposing a national task force and education reforms designed to equip Filipino workers for an economy increasingly shaped by AI and advanced technologies.

DICT seeks P18-B 2027 budget to expand digital services and infrastructure

AI could add $50.7B to PH economy by 2030

Smart rolls out Apple Pay for load and bill payments starting Aug. 4

PCCI calls AI hub Philippines’ chance to reshape economy

Atome, ECPay launch in-app mobile load purchases via Atome Card

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Education, Health & Science

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

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STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. has been included in Forbes Asia’s 2026 “Best Under A Billion” roster, one of only seven Philippine firms to earn the spot this year. The annual list recognizes 200 top-performing small and mid-sized public companies across the Asia-Pacific with annual revenue under $1 billion and consistent growth.

Meralco Power Academy holds career talk for DLSU students

Medical Center launches Batangas’ first hospital-based urgent care center and wellness facility

Semaglutide study raises fresh questions about bone health

European Union returns for third time to Philippine Space Week 2026

BIR expands VAT-free medicines to lower healthcare costs

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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. 

MPBL game-fixing ban to reignite online betting debate

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The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League has done what every sports league eventually must when confronted with game-fixing allegations: make an example of someone.
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