Energy shocks drive higher coal use in region
SOUTHEAST ASIA is leaning more heavily on coal-fired power generation amid global oil shocks, with countries such as the Philippines seeing increased reliance, according...
PAL resumes Saipan route, launches Palau flights
FLAG CARRIER Philippine Airlines (PAL) has resumed its Manila-Saipan service and launched flights to Palau as it expands its international network.
“This launch reinforces Manila’s...
How PSEi member stocks performed — April 10, 2026
Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Friday, April 10, 2026.
SEC says umbrella fund rules to make market access easier
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its move to allow umbrella funds — investment companies that house multiple sub-funds under a single legal...
Meralco Q1 energy sales dip as cooler weather curbs demand
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) reported a 1.8% decline in energy sales volume in the first quarter as cooler weather dampened demand.
“Lower temperatures reduced organic...
Federal Land steady, readies contingency plans amid Iran war
PROPERTY DEVELOPER Federal Land, Inc. said its operations remain steady despite war in the Middle East, while preparing contingency measures to cushion potential risks to demand and costs.
Velox Networks enters Philippine market
SINGAPORE-BASED Velox Networks Pte. Ltd. has expanded into the Philippines, bringing its cloud-based business communication services to the country as it seeks to tap...
ACEN pushes lower threshold to expand household RE access
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) producer ACEN Corp. is pushing to lower the threshold under the government’s green energy option program (GEOP) to allow more households,...
Duty Free Philippines steps up promos for April
DUTY FREE Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is expanding promotional activity across its airport and travel retail locations this month, rolling out discounts, limited-edition items, and...
ACEN sees ‘silver lining’ in excess RE supply
ACEN CORP. said it sees a “silver lining” in having excess power to sell to customers, as energy market volatility linked to the Middle...
Airlines adjust Middle East flights after ceasefire
BUDGET CARRIER Cebu Pacific (CEB) has extended the suspension of its Manila-Dubai flights until the end of the month, while Philippine Airlines (PAL) will...
Offshoring trend to cushion office slowdown — Leechiu
THE Philippine office market may slow down slightly, but demand is expected to be supported by continued offshoring by global firms, according to Leechiu...