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Meralco to expand microgrid rollout, eyes full electrification of Isla Verde

Meralco to expand microgrid rollout, eyes full electrification of Isla Verde

POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is preparing to scale up its portfolio of microgrid systems as it works toward fully energizing Isla Verde, a marine

Timezone upbeat as PHL malls pivot to experience-led retail

Timezone upbeat as PHL malls pivot to experience-led retail

ENTERTAINMENT CHAIN Timezone is optimistic about further expanding its presence in the Philippines as retail and mall developers increasingly roll out experience

Peso may move sideways as market activity slows down

Peso may move sideways as market activity slows down

THE PESO may continue to consolidate at the P58 level on Friday as trading activity winds down amid the holidays, with fiscal concerns and the future policy paths

SMC Tollways’ P35-B bonds retain top credit rating

SMC Tollways’ P35-B bonds retain top credit rating

SMC TOLLWAYS CORP. has retained the highest credit rating for its P35-billion outstanding bonds from Philippine Rating Services (PhilRatings). PhilRatings affirmed

IFC eyes $60-M loan to support women-led firms

IFC eyes $60-M loan to support women-led firms

THE INTERNATIONAL Finance Corp. (IFC) is eyeing a $60-million loan to CreditAccess Philippines Financing Co., Inc., which operates as OnePuhunan, to help expand

SEC shifts to platform-level action against online scams

SEC shifts to platform-level action against online scams

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is pursuing a strategy that targets platforms hosting or facilitating scams to remove fraudulent websites directly

Lower retirement age proposed to boost workforce openings

Lower retirement age proposed to boost workforce openings

A BILL seeking to lower the retirement age for workers in both the public and private sectors was filed in the House of Representatives last week, aiming to allow

What is the board’s role in AI strategy?

What is the board’s role in AI strategy?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is reshaping industry, and its impact is growing fast. This is why AI belongs at the center of

Seek Explore deregistered over investments

Seek Explore deregistered over investments

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Seek Explore Sports Association, Inc. after finding it engaged in unauthorized

Philippines ranks 57th in digital quality of life list

Philippines ranks 57th in digital quality of life list

The Philippines placed 57th out of 121 countries in the 2025 edition of the Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index, published by VPN provider Surfshark. With an overall