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The private sector is pushing for clearer merger exemption rules for public-private partnership (PPP) projects, arguing that greater regulatory certainty would accelerate infrastructure investments without compromising market competition.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has received recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for registering the highest number of participants in customer choice programs across Luzon.

The 9th Cultural Festival organized by the Japanese Association Manila (JAMI) took place at the Romulo Auditorium, bringing together Japanese and Filipino communities.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the World Bank (WB) are accelerating efforts to shift government payments and collections to digital platforms, aiming to improve service efficiency and financial inclusion. The call came during the forum “Payments for the People,” held in Makati City on May 13, 2026, and attended by government agencies, local government units, and industry partners.