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Meralco commits to power the P488-billion Metro Manila Subway

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Thursday signed an agreement ensuring uninterrupted power and reliable service for the country's first underground railway, the Metro Manila Subway.

BSP confirms forecast and maintains policy settings

The policy-making monetary board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday decided to keep its borrowing rate unchanged at 6.50 percent, confirming market forecasts. As at result, the interest rates on overnight deposits and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively.

SPNEC makes it to the MSCI Small Cap Index

SP New Energy Corp. has made it to the exclusive MSCI Philippines Small Cap Index, the only addition to the closely watched stock market gauge.

Arthur Tan to step down as IMI chief executive

Ayala-led Integrated Micro-electronics Inc. is not renewing Arthur R. Tan as chief executive officer when his term expires on 25 April this year.

BTr sets coupon on new 5Y, retail bonds at 6.25%; public offer ends Feb. 23

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday set at 6.25 percent the coupon rate on the new five-year, peso-denominated, fixed-rate retail treasury bond that it will offer to the public until 23 February.

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SEC approves San Miguel’s P30 billion preferred share offering

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to San Miguel Corporation’s follow-on offering of preferred shares, valued at up to P30 billion.

SEC lifts ban on new online lending platforms starting August 1 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lift the moratorium on new online lending platforms on August 1, 2026, bringing an end to the restriction first imposed on November 5, 2021, after over four years. Alongside this, the SEC is implementing strict new standards safeguarding consumers and curbing unfair lending practices. The guidelines are outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 20, Series of 2026, and apply to all existing, newly registered, and prospective financing and lending companies that use mobile apps, websites, or other digital systems to extend credit to the public.

Pag-IBIG cuts housing loan rates, raises borrowing cap 

The government is making homeownership more affordable after the...

DBCC cuts medium-term growth goals, keeps long-term targets

The government has lowered its medium-term economic and fiscal targets, adopting a more cautious outlook as global uncertainty, persistent inflation, and climate risks weigh on the Philippine economy, while reaffirming its commitment to long-term growth and fiscal stability.

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