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First Gen all set for P6 billion hydro development
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is now ready to begin developing its planned P6-billion pumped storage hydro project in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.
Read more →GOCC dividends seen to hit record P147 billion this year
Government-owned or controlled corp. are expected to remit a record P147 billion dividends to the national coffers this year, a major source of non-tax revenues for the government to fund state programs.
Read more →Growth downgrade
Both the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank have downgraded their growth forecasts, with the IMF projecting a lower global growth of three percent for this year and a slightly better 3.4 percent in 2027.
Read more →Moratorium on new online lending firms lifted by August
The Securities and Exchange Commission is lifting the moratorium on the registration of online lending platforms starting next month, following the issuance of new guidelines prescribing prudential, disclosure and market conduct requirements for financing and lending companies.
Read more →New digital bank licenses still under review – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has yet to set a firm timeline for the approval of new digital bank licenses as applications remain under evaluation and are subject to further documentary and corporate requirements.
Read more →No derailing the revival of Bicol Express – PNR
The Philippine National Railways is undertaking new construction work for the revival of the Bicol line, indicating that the project is still on track despite uncertainty in funding.
Read more →PAL back among most punctual airlines in Asia-Pacific
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines emerged as one of the most punctual carriers in Asia-Pacific in June, displaying operational reliability in the aftermath of the Middle East crisis.
Read more →PhilCare raises bar for digital health care
PhilCare, one of the country’s leading HMOs, is officially pivoting the local health care sector into the digital future. By integrating Verisk’s Health Risk Rating Solution, the HMO giant has successfully implemented a fully automated underwriting system for online health insurance. PhilCare is the only HMO that Verisk has partnered with for this groundbreaking initiative.
Read more →Philippines, South Korea scaling up economic cooperation
The Philippines and South Korea are scaling up economic cooperation through strategic investments under the Luzon Economic Corridor and potential collaboration on nuclear energy, the Department of Finance said.
Read more →PhilWeb bags exclusive tie up with Pragmatic Play
PhilWeb Corp. has entered into an exclusive partnership with multi-product software provider Pragmatic Play to expand its technology-enabled gaming services in the country.
Read more →Promo rates, higher loan ceiling bring down Pag-IBIG payments
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, is extending below-market housing loan rates and maintaining its higher loan ceiling, leveraging its strong financial position to keep homeownership affordable for Filipinos.
Read more →Retailers’ group marks 50 years with biggest-ever national conference, expo
The Philippine Retailers Association, the national organization of retailers, shopping centers and industry suppliers, is staging the 32nd National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) on Aug. 6–7 at the SMX Convention Center Manila to celebrate its golden anniversary.
Read more →Security Bank marks 75 years
Security Bank is marking its 75th-year milestone with growing customer adoption, disciplined execution, and a clear focus on delivering strong outcomes for customers, shareholders and communities.
Read more →SM Prime launches P7 million SM Seaside Cebu Arena
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the integrated property development arm of the SM Group, has marked the next phase in the development of its South Road Properties (SRP) estate with the launch of the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
Read more →SMIC recognized anew for corporate governance, sustainability reporting
SM Investments Corp., the listed holding company of the Sy family, has earned recognition from Hong Kong-based investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia for its corporate governance and sustainability reporting, reflecting strong investor and analyst confidence in the company’s management and transparency in reporting its performance.
Read more →The Reputation Paradox
For the past several weeks, much has been written about the tragedy that struck Ateneo de Manila University.
Read more →West Virginia and Choctaw Nation to Showcase Recovery Models Built with CHESS Health Technology at NACCHO360
Rochester, New York, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two public health organizations will present at NACCHO360, the annual conference hosted by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), taking place in Louisville, KY, July 14-17. Leaders from West Virginia and Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health will share how they've built scalable approaches to expanding recovery access for rural and underserved populations - each built with CHESS Health's digital recovery support t
Read more →WINFARM secures a €5 million revolving credit facility (RCF) to finance the growth of VITAL CONCEPT
WINFARM secures a €5 million revolving credit facility (RCF) to finance the growth of VITAL CONCEPT WINFARM (ISIN: FR0014000P11 - ticker: ALWF), the leading French group providing the agriculture and livestock sectors with a comprehensive range of advisory, service and distance-selling solutions covering products and solutions, announces the arrangement of a €5 million revolving credit facility (RCF) for its subsidiary VITAL CONCEPT, entered into with its banking syndicate. This flexible financi
Read more →VINCI wins contract to install and operate charging stations for heavy vehicles in Germany
Nanterre, 9 July 2026 VINCI wins contract to install and operate charging stations for heavy vehicles in Germany An eight-year contract to install and operate 180 heavy vehicles charge points across 25 stations An approximately €100 million investment A stronger foothold in the German charging station market for the Group The Federal Republic of Germany has awarded VINCI Concessions subsidiary eliso a contract to install and operate 25 charging stations for heavy vehicles in the north of the cou
Read more →Uniti Supports 2026 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti, a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States, is proud to help sponsor the 2026 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which take place July 9-14 in Detroit. This is the sixth consecutive year that the company has helped sponsor the Wheelchair Games. The Wheelchair Games are open to all U.S. veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, or other centr
Read more →Atlanta Stone Creations Expands Marble Countertop Fabrication and Installation Services to Additional Georgia Communities
Cumming, Georgia, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumming, Georgia - July 09, 2026 - Atlanta Stone Creations, a Georgia-based natural stone fabrication and installation company, has announced the formal expansion of its marble countertop fabrication and installation services to additional communities across the Atlanta metropolitan area and throughout the broader Georgia region. The announcement marks a significant operational development for the company as it extends access to its established
Read more →SRX Global Board of Directors Authorizes Stock Repurchase Plan of Up to 10 Million Shares or Up to 50% of its Shares Outstanding
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRX Global Inc. (NYSE American: SRXH) (the "Company”, or "SRX”), an AI-enabled platform dedicated to generating long-term shareholder value through investments in high-conviction operating companies and strategic assets, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to 10 million shares of its common stock or up to 50% of its shares outstanding. The Company
Read more →Changan Automobile Rolls Out Second-Generation UNI-S in Saudi Arabia, Accelerating Expansion Across the Middle East and Africa
AD DAMMĀN, Saudi Arabia, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changan Automobile has officially launched the second-generation CHANGAN UNI-S in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following its debut in South Africa, this marks the model’s second market introduction as part of a strategic rollout across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with further GCC market entries planned in the coming months. Positioned as the best value choice for refined life, the new UNI-S delivers significant upgrades acro
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