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    First-half Meralco subsidiary performance helps power 26 percent income jump to P23.12 billion

    Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday reported a 26 percent jump in first-half net income to P23.12 billion from only P18.35 billion in the same period last year.

    “Sufficiently numbered TNVS ensures competition and quality delivery of service”

    The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has accredited 14 new transport network companies (TNCs) in a bid to increase competition and improve the overall quality of ride-hailing services for commuters.

    Banks keep 2Q loan rates steady

    The outcome of the Q2 2024 Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey (SLOS) show most banks keeping their credit standards unchanged for loans to businesses and consumers based on the modal approach. But the diffusion index (DI) method indicated a net tightening of credit standards for business loans and unchanged lending standards for household loans.

    Government budget deficit narrows in June to P209.1 billion

    The National Government posted a narrower budget deficit in June—P209.1 billion compared with P225.4 billion a year ago—as revenue collection led by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs increased faster than government expenditures.

    POGO ban impact on Metro Manila office rentals limited–Colliers

    The order by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. banning all Philippine offshore gaming operations, or POGO, will impact the market for office space in Metro Manila but not as substantially as it would have had the prohibition been made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, diversified professional services and investment management firm Colliers said.

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    AREIT earnings climb on asset surge

    AREIT Inc., the listed real estate investment trust of the Ayala Group, posted a 28 percent growth in 2025 net profit to P9.4 billion, excluding fair value changes in investment properties, as newly acquired malls, offices and hotels began delivering steady rental income while its existing portfolio remained almost fully leased. 

    PLDT, Smart expand alliance vs child online predators

    PLDT and Smart Communications have strengthened their campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) by recruiting more educators, community workers, and child rights advocates as partners.

    Small foot print for Mitsukoshi, big Japan vibes

    Foot traffic at Mitsukoshi BGC has doubled since its 2023 opening, underscoring the strength of a strategy built on cultural immersion and careful curation rather than scale.

    IT-BPM flags competitive risks at Senate hearing

    The Philippines’ information technology and business process outsourcing sector sounded the alarm at the Senate this week, warning that rising cybersecurity threats, mounting tax compliance pressures, and a widening digital skills gap are beginning to strain one of the country’s most dependable growth engines.

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