Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
Makro Philippines is accelerating its Luzon expansion after securing four strategic sites from Ayala Land Inc., giving the wholesale retailer access to major growth corridors in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient economic fundamentals, improving fiscal conditions, and manageable external risks.
San Miguel Corp. has elected former Transportation Secretary and Philippine Airlines president Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director, adding a veteran of the aviation, finance, and government sectors to the conglomerate’s board.