Japanese businesses in the Philippines will soon experience a heightened adoption of solar energy solutions. This became clear as MSpectrum Inc., a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has formed a joint venture with two Tokyo-based firms to accelerate the solar adoption of Japanese businesses in the Philippines. The Meralco unit will establish MSpectrum Taiyo Inc. with Tokyo Century Corp. …
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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) have entered a partnership to advance space science and technology among Filipino youth and strengthen ties with the overseas Filipino community. The collaboration was made official through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on June 18, by PhilSA Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D., and CFO Chairperson …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed changes to debt securities rules that would simplify bond issuances, lower compliance costs and give companies faster access to long-term funding while maintaining investor protection standards. “Over the years, our public offering framework has largely evolved around equity issuances,” SEC Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said in a statement. “While this approach responded …
Read More »Alibaba Cloud has been recognized as a leader in the “Omdia Market Radar: Agentic AI Cloud Titans in Asia & Oceania, 2026” report, achieving the highest ranking across six out of nine evaluative dimensions. The report highlights Alibaba Cloud as a true full-stack AI service provider that owns every critical layer of the agentic AI cloud stack, spanning infrastructure, development …
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In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, Manila Water Foundation and La Mesa Ecopark hosted a youth-led environmental gathering under this year’s theme, #NowForClimate. The event kicked off with a special screening of the documentary “The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers” in partnership with MAD Travel, which inspired participants to write down their personal #ECOmmitments to responsible environmental stewardship. …
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THE Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) welcomed the recognition of Manila Water Company’s Upper Wawa Dam as Water Project of the Year at this year’s Global Water Award. The honor wad formally conferred to MWSS Administrator Leonor Cleofas during the sidelines of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 in Singapore. The award, organized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), …
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THE Land Bank of the Philippines and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and financial inclusion for farmers in irrigated areas. Signed last June 11 by LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and NIA Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aligns critical financing and irrigation …
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SHELL Pilipinas Corporation has secured multiple accolades at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 and the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, recognizing its impactful initiatives in employee well-being, sustainability, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, and business innovation. At the Asian Management Excellence Awards, the company won two top titles in the Oil & Gas sector for its Be Well program, which promotes …
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SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has expanded its long-running Better Rivers PH program to Cebu by launching the Butuanon River cleanup in Mandaue City, directly supporting the government’s Oplan Kontra Baha initiative. The project targets a heavily silted four-kilometer section from the river’s mouth, which previously overflowed during Typhoon Tino in November 2025 and caused widespread local flooding. Funded entirely by …
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CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative (ACDI MPC) has announced the arrival of its newly acquired Cessna 408 SkyCourier last June 11 at the Clark International Airport, marking its strategic expansion into the aviation industry through its subsidiary, Leading Edge Air Services Corp. (LEASCOR). ACDI MPC, the largest cooperative in the Philippines, is owned by active and former …
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