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PLDT Global Corp., the international arm of the country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider PLDT Inc., has partnered with U.S.-based fintech company Venio to expand its digital offerings to overseas Filipinos (OF), particularly in the United States.

Leandro Legarda Leviste, a 32-year-old billionaire, renewable energy advocate, and founder of the Philippines’ largest solar energy company—recently acquired by the Metro Pacific Group—clinched a historic landslide victory in Batangas’ 1st District, defeating incumbent Eric Buhain with 75% of the vote. This marks the largest margin of victory against any sitting congressman in the 2025 elections. The son of Senator Loren Legarda, Legarda Leviste left the business world after a P34-billion Solar Philippines deal with Meralco to pursue public service. His platform focuses on education, infrastructure, and job creation for Western Batangas.

Emperador Inc., the liquor unit of tycoon Andrew Tan, reported a 6.5 percent increase in first quarter net income to P1.85 billion on the back of an aggressive global expansion across key liquor markets.

PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), through its affiliate EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC), has secured a certificate of authority (COA) from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a large-scale solar power project in Panit-an, Capiz, marking a key milestone in the company’s renewable energy expansion.