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Strict cost recovery limits financially painful for clean energy providers

First Gen Corp. on Wednesday urged regulators to act promptly on the cost recovery mechanism of power companies using imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), saying the dilly dallying is causing financial pain and sends signals that only discourages the entry of more investors.

MVP wants “greater say” in Maya business direction going forward

A recent deal that valued Globe Fintech Innovations Inc., better known as Mynt and the parent company of GCash, at USD5 billion has left PLDT and Smart chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan thinking out loud about the performance of Maya Innovations Holdings—the group’s unit directly competing with GCash.

Meralco electricity rates to increase by P0.0327/kWh in August

Manila Electric Co., the listed power distributor whose service area generates half of the country's economic output, said Monday power rates in August will rise by P0.0327 per kiloWatt-hour, lifting overall rate for a typical household to P11.6339 a kWh.

MGen abandons bid to acquire CBK, claims GEAP complicates pricing the property

Manila Electric Co. subsidiary Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), initially interested, has dropped its bid to acquire the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna that the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) aims to sell through public bidding.

DA sets up livestock checkpoints to prevent diseased hogs transport, stop rapid ASF spread

 The Department of Agriculture will set up several livestock checkpoints across Luzon in response to the rapid spread of African Swine Fever in Batangas suspected to have been exacerbated by unscrupulous hog traders selling diseased pigs.

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DA backs hog raisers with import restrictions and tariff reform support 

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.

Fuel prices split again: gasoline drops while diesel spikes 

Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.

DigiPlus plans up to 60 new games next year, pushes local content and original franchises 

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.

Analog TV in Mega Manila to shut down November 22

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has confirmed analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila will officially cease on November 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to digital TV. Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the target date is firm, and that television networks have been preparing public service announcements and information materials to help people get ready for the change.

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