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Industries

Meralco says its rates passed ‘stringent’ regulatory approvals

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) maintains that its current rates are subject to “stringent” regulatory approvals and reflect the cost of ensuring reliable electricity supply for its millions...

Finance

Palawan Group eyes stock market debut

MANILA, Philippines — Palawan Group of Companies, one of the largest pawnshop and money transfer firms in the Philippines, is weighing an initial public offering (IPO), with timing still under...

Consumer & Retail

Stricter BSP payment rules on online gambling out soon

Stricter BSP payment rules on online gambling out soon

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is in the final stages of crafting tighter payment regulations aimed at curbing online gambling addiction…

Columns

Tourism & Transportation

Electric 'air taxis' could debut in Japan from 2027

TOKYO, Japan — Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric “air taxis” whizzing over Japan from as early…

Foreign News

Brazil, Philippines ironing out deal on animal products to avoid trade disruption

MANILA, Philippines — The “regionalization” agreement between Brasilia and Manila is expected to be signed soon, with both governments now in the final stages of…

Economy

Manila Water expects to close P37.8-B Wawa Dam acquisition by September

MANILA, Philippines – Razon-led Manila Water Company Inc. expects to complete the takeover of WawaJVCo, Inc., operator of a water supply dam in Rizal province, by…

Communications

Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data

HONG KONG, China – Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause…

Industry Movements

Apple to invest additional $100 billion in US

WASHINGTON, United States — Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next…

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