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Meralco shares rise on ERC rate hike approval
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) shares rose last week following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval of higher distribution rates, which analysts said could improve the utility’s earnings visibility after a 15-year delay in its rate reset.
Read more →Hydropower developers seek to fast-track projects during El Niño
HYDROPOWER developers are seeking government support to accelerate project construction during El Niño, saying lower water levels could…
Read more →IDfy targets insurance, telecom sectors for expansion in 2027
DIGITAL identity verification provider IDfy is looking to expand into the Philippine insurance and telecommunications sectors next year…
Read more →Globe urges early telecom planning in property projects
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. is urging property developers to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure into the planning and design of residential…
Read more →PLDT retains second place in global child rights benchmark
PLDT Inc. retained its position as the second highest-ranked telecommunications company globally in the 2026 Children’s Rights and…
Read more →Defense reporters denounce China’s remarks vs Filipino journalists
MANILA, Philippines — Journalists covering the defense department and Armed Forces of the Philippines who witnessed Chinese aggression against Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea took a stand against the statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Manila which maligned members of the media. “The Defense Press Corps of the Philippines (DPC) takes exception to the statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Manila, which claims that Filipino reporters have limited comprehension, exagger
Read more →US seeks role in building PHL strategic oil reserve
THE US is exploring possible involvement in building the Philippine strategic oil reserve, the Department of Energy (DoE)…
Read more →BCDA to auction O&M deals for John Hay hotels, golf this year
THE BASES CONVERSION and Development Authority (BCDA) will auction within the year the long-term operations and management (O&M)…
Read more →PhilHealth tops GOCC subsidy list with funds returned after ruling by Supreme Court
SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) surged to P64.95 billion in August, the Bureau of the…
Read more →Development banks putting together joint fund
MULTILATERAL development banks (MDBs) said they are working to put together a joint fund to attract more private…
Read more →BYD supports extension of zero-tariff EV import incentive scheme until 2040
BYD Cars Philippines said it supports the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines’ (EVAP) request to extend zero…
Read more →Mitsubishi not ruling out RACE participation
MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is not ruling out participation in the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness…
Read more →Building trust: The customs digitalization initiative
Trust is the defining factor in the success of any program, enabling organizations and stakeholders to align their efforts, strengthen partnerships, and translate vision into meaningful and sustainable results.
Read more →NU Bulldogs share UAAP lead after thrilling win against FEU
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (NU) forged a joint lead with University of the Philippines (UP) after a gritty 69-65 win…
Read more →Alex Eala clashes with French star Diane Parry in Round 1 of WTA 500 Ningbo Open in China
AND REDEMPTION BEGINS for Alexandra “Alex” Eala after a series of setbacks, clashing against French ace Diane Parry…
Read more →PHL team action intensifies at Asian Para Games
NAGOYA — Here comes the brigade. Tankers Ernie Gawilan and Angel Otom, cyclists Arthus Bucay and Patrick Lee…
Read more →Central bank securities fetch higher average yield
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities fetched a higher average rate on Friday even as market…
Read more →Trump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for reelection amid Iran war
Read more →Crab2B Makes AsiaWorld-Expo Debut, Connecting Hong Kong's Mobile Wholesalers with Global Buyers
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crab2B, a pioneering B2B trading platform dedicated to mobile devices and digital products, will make its debut at the HKICEC Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion during the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, opening at AsiaWorld-Expo on October 18, 2026. Chairperson Starry Lee shakes hands with Crab2B CEO Luo Yaohong Hong Kong has long been a major hub for electronics wholesale trade, but buyers still often rely on fragmented channels to identify suppliers. Crab
Read more →PH para athletes aim high against Asia’s best
MANILA, Philippines — With modest expectations and hopeful hearts, Team Philippines braces for tougher challenges in the super-strong field of the 5th Asian Para Games, which will open on Sunday night under the bright lights of the Paloma Mizuho Sports Park in Nagoya, Japan. Around 5,000 Japanese and foreign guests, athletes, coaches, sports officials, and media attended the festivities, which gave spectators a piece of Japanese history that officially ushered in this eight-day event that
Read more →Ramos brings int’l breakthrough, renewed confidence to ICTSI South Pacific battle
MANILA, Philippines — One international breakthrough has given Sean Ramos renewed belief – and the confidence that he can turn his resurgence into another title run on the Philippine Golf Tour. Coming off a victory on the Asian Development Tour in Egypt last month that secured his return to the Asian Tour in 2027, Ramos brings a sharper game, valuable international experience and a growing sense of maturity to the ICTSI South Pacific Championship, which gets under way Tuesday (Oct. 2
Read more →VP Sara denies owning Jollibee franchise
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend denied owning a Jollibee franchise or any other franchises. In a statement released on October 17, Duterte insisted her investment is with a legitimate business organization owned and operated by individuals with an established reputation for integrity and good standing. “A basic level of research and due diligence should make this clear. Investing in a company does not automatically equate to owning the company itsel
Read more →Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
TOKYO — Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region. The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe, a collaboration with US and European space agencies as well as numerous universities and tech companies, could also help lay the groundwork for eventual human exploration. The flagship H3 rocket carrying the MMX is set
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