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Meralco, Itron team up for smart grid

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest private power distributor, has partnered with US-based Itron Inc. to accelerate its smart grid modernization program and support the Philippines’ digital and sustainable energy transition.

Meralco rate down in September on lower generation costs

The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor that serves Metro Manila and parts of neighboring provinces, said Wednesday that power rate in September will be lower by P0.1852 per kiloWatt-hour due largely to lower generation costs.

PLDT buys new shares maintain Kayana stake

PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications firm, has subscribed to 594 million additional shares in Kayana Solutions Inc. to maintain its 45 percent equity interest in the digital experience company formerly known as DigiCo.

San Miguel finalizes long-delayed Meralco deal

San Miguel Corp., one of the country’s largest conglomerates, has completed a long-delayed transaction to acquire 1.03 million shares of Manila Electric Co. from the Land Bank of the Philippines.

San Miguel completes Meralco deal with Landbank after 17 years

San Miguel Corp. (SMC), one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, announced that its power unit, San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., has finally acquired a long-contested 3.9 percent stake in Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), nearly two decades after first attempting the deal.

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KinoFest 2026 German film festival debuts in Manila Oct 15–18

Manila will host KinoFest 2026 — The German Film Festival for the first time October 15–18 at GH Ortigas Cinema, Greenhills Mall. This marks the event’s fifth edition, bringing free, first-come, first-served screenings to Filipino viewers.

Corruption, inflation drain P2.75T from economy

Corruption and inflation may have cost the Philippine economy an estimated P2.75 trillion over the 12 months to the second quarter of 2026, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday, as lawmakers launched an inquiry into the country’s slowing growth and weakening investment.

BSP concludes 2026 Financial Literacy Series in Legazpi, directing focus toward habits of youth and regulators 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wrapped up its annual Economic and Financial Learning Program in Legazpi City this week, delivering two days of practical financial education to over 2,400 students and teachers while signaling a broader policy shift toward long-term behavioral change in financial inclusion.

₱9.7 billion activated to tackle El Niño threat, high fuel prices

The Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday it may use P9.7 billion in Special Allotment Release Orders to support farmers and fisherfolk facing rising fuel prices and the expected severe effects of El Niño.

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