The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy and Manual to create a more efficient and accessible framework for resolving disputes in the energy sector. This development, formalized through Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, will enable consumers and regulated entities to resolve conflicts through non-judicial methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, ensuring a faster, cost-effective, and impartial resolution process.
The Social Security System (SSS) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand digital access to short-term credit, rolling out the pension fund’s LoanLite facility through RCBC’s mobile platform.
Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines’ largest fast-food chain, said it has secured regulatory approval in South Korea for its planned acquisition of All Day Fresh Co., Ltd., the company behind the “Shabu All Day” hot pot chain, marking a key step in expanding its presence in one of Asia’s most competitive dining markets.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new nonstop flight between Manila and Chicago starting November 9, expanding its network in the United States. Chicago becomes PAL’s eighth U.S. and U.S. territory destination, alongside Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Guam, and Saipan.