The cost of power obtained from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Luzon and the Visayas thus far this month trended up, according to the independent electricity market operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
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.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is bracing for a major holiday rush, with up to 1.25 million air passengers expected to travel during the upcoming Undas observance.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has denied central bank registration to five entities found operating as money service businesses without prior authorization. Under strict regulatory measures, the Monetary Board declared the five establishments disqualified from registering or legally operating in the country.
With the 49th ASEAN Summit set for November 16–18, 2026, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is advising the public and airlines to brace for possible flight schedule changes, airport adjustments, and heavier traffic around key areas.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to expand its sustainability efforts and mark a major milestone in its corporate history with a proposed ₱5-billion bond offering. Dubbed the BPI SIBOL Bonds, this issuance serves as the third tranche under the bank’s broader ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program, with an option to increase the offer size based on demand.