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October 6, 2026
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The Power of Both Worlds: MMPC Officially Introduces the All-New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV to the Philippine Market
August 20, 2026 – Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially introduces the All-New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV, the……
‘BSP should avoid rate hikes to defend peso’
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas should avoid using interest rate hikes primarily to defend the peso and instead keep monetary policy focused on inflation, according to Manulife Investments Philippines, as elevated US yields and broad d…
Asian Eye offers discounts to mark 25 years of eye care excellence, innovation
Asian Eye Institute, a pioneer in multi-specialty eye care in the Philippines, is opening its doors wider to the community as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with initiatives aimed at making quality eye care more accessible.…
Casino Plus taps Peter & Sons for gaming content
Casino Plus has entered into a strategic content partnership with acclaimed international game studio Peter & Sons, expanding its mobile-driven gaming ecosystem with distinctive global content.…
Ignite Power open to Socoteco 2 deal safeguards
Ignite Power is open to an anti-dilution provision in its proposed deal with South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative to protect the utility’s board representation and voting rights.…
Ayala Malls expands solar installations
Ayala Malls is rolling out rooftop solar installations across more shopping centers to accelerate its shift to renewable energy.…
USDA sees slower sales for Philippines food, beverages
The Philippines’ food and beverage retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace this year due to rising costs and slower consumer spending, according to the US Department of Agriculture.…
Converge’s subsea cables spare Filipinos from internet outage
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. found an immediate return on investment in its new subsea cable to Singapore when it spared subscribers from internet disruption over the weekend.…
FILRT appoints Joseph Yap as president
Filinvest REIT Corp., the real estate investment trust arm of the Gotianun family’s Filinvest Land Inc., will undergo a leadership transition as its president and CEO, Maricel Brion-Lirio, retires.…
Singlife Philippines names Allen Reyes as CEO
Singlife Philippines Inc. has appointed Allen Reyes as its new CEO, the digital life insurer announced yesterday.…
SM Prime records over 1 million visitors across live venues
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has sustained robust demand across its major live entertainment venues, with over one million visitors welcomed from January to August.…
The waiting room: Grassroots innovation vs systemic waste
Many times, I’ve encountered situations that are naturally funny, but in truth are downright stupendous, like a stranger’s clumsy fall due to a wet floor courtesy of a diaper-less pet dog inside a shopping mall.…
Bargain hunting helps market snap losing streak
The local stock market snapped its five-day slump ahead of the country’s September inflation announcement, with investors capitalizing on bargain stocks.…
BSP flags crypto anonymity risks, backs strict oversight
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing for tight oversight of cryptocurrency transactions, warning that transfers outside regulated channels can make it difficult for authorities to identify the people behind them.…
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Meralco energy sales accelerate in 8 months
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. saw electricity sales notch higher in the first eight months as sustained energization continued to expand its customer base.…
AboitizPower sells power barges to Razon firm
Aboitiz Power Corp. has sold its two mothballed barge-mounted power plants currently docked in Navotas to Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corp.…
Feasibility study readied for Manila cruise port
The government’s plan to build a P5-billion cruise port in Manila is starting to take shape, with the project now moving to the feasibility study stage.…
Infrastructure spending eases to P89.6 billion in July
The government’s infrastructure expenditures remained sluggish in July as lower disbursements by the Department of Public Works and Highways continued to weigh on spending, although the contraction tapered off.…
Philippines secures ADB assistance to combat financial crimes
The Philippines has secured a technical assistance package from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen the country’s defenses against financial crimes, according to the Department of Finance.…
GCash is going public. But it already belongs to the public
GCash is going public. In one important sense, however, it went public years ago; not because Filipinos owned its shares, but because Filipinos began depending on it.…
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