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First Gen sets $20-B plan to grow capacity to 13 GW
LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. expects to spend around $20 billion over the next five years to expand its power portfolio to 13 gigawatts (GW) within and outside the Philippines.
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September 22, 2025
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Nueva Vizcaya ARBs get P20-M irrigation project
AGRARIAN REFORM BENEFICIARIES (ARBs) in Nueva Vizcaya received a P20-million irrigation project from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the agencies said.
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September 22, 2025
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PCAB conflict-of-interest crackdown looming
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTD) said it is studying amore stringent licensing regime for contractors to deter corruption in public works.
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September 22, 2025
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NU routs UE in UAAP 88 men's basketball at UST QPavilion
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (NU) roared to a roaring debut with a 72-57 bullying of the University of the East (UE) in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
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September 22, 2025
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The BYD Tang DM-i might just shake up the midsize SUV segment
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September 22, 2025
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PUNLA Forum pushes nature-based solutions in the Philippines
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources (DENR), Forest Foundation Philippines (FFP), and the Government of Canada held the PUNLA Multistakeholder Forum on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) on Sept. 9-10 in Quezon City to strengthen national cooperation and improve understanding of how natural systems can address both environmental and social issues in the Philippines.
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September 22, 2025
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11 women named as recipients of the 2025 ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships
THE UK AND ASEAN, through the ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme, announced the 2025 recipients of the ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships last Aug. 21. Launched in 2024, this scholarship aims to address gender disparities in access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers across ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, and empower the next generation of women in STEM.
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September 22, 2025
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Iran's president says it can overcome any return of sanctions
President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran would overcome any reimposition of sanctions through a so-called \"snapback\" process, after the UN Security Council voted not to permanently lift sanctions on Tehran.
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September 22, 2025
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Mercury oust Liberty
The Liberty entered the 2025 WNBA playoffs carrying the weight of champions. Last season’s run raised expectations of both contention and continuity; they were bent on showing all and sundry that they possessed the resiliency to retain the crown. Yesterday, however, the dream was damned for good, with the final score of 79-73 in favor of the Mercury telling only part of the story. The loss in the rubber match of the first round was not borne of a col-
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September 22, 2025
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Shares to extend climb on Fed, BSP rate cut hopes
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may climb further this week as investors expect further monetary easing here and in the United States, which would support economic growth.
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September 22, 2025
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The Liveability Challenge 2026 pledges over SG$4 million in catalytic funding for deep-tech startups
THE LIVEABILITY CHALLENGE (TLC) announced an injection of over SG$4 million in catalytic funding and support to fast-track cutting-edge sustainable innovations from the lab to market, its biggest pledge yet in the program's nine-year history.
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September 22, 2025
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Better data management needed to benefit from Al
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES need to improve how they track and manage their data to get the most out of their artificial intelligence (AI) investments, according to Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., a US-based IT infrastructure services provider.
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September 22, 2025
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Porsche Design showcases 911-inspired products
PORSCHE DESIGN hosted an exclusive car meet last Sept. 11 at the AutoComplex in Quezon City — celebrating the brand's “enduring connection to the original Porsche 911.”
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September 22, 2025
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Development Bank of the Philippines, chief HR executive feted in Asian tilt
STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized for its best practices in human resources management, particularly in utilizing employee engagement and organizational development in building a future-ready institution.
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September 22, 2025
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Eala starts Asian swing against Falei at Jingshan Open
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA begins her Asian swing as the No. 1 seed against Aliona Falei of Belarus at the WTA125 Jingshan Open in China Monday.
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September 22, 2025
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BHP likely to name first female CEO in its 140-year history
BHP GROUP is likely to appoint Geraldine Slattery, the head of its ‘Australia operations, as its first female chief executive officer (CEO) in its 140-year history, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Friday.
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September 22, 2025
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Marcos may lose House clout as Romualdez exits
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr’s grip on the House of Representatives may have weakened after the resignation of his cousin as Speaker, a development analysts said could complicate his legislative agenda in the second half of his term and sharpen political infighting.
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September 22, 2025
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GOCC salary grades adjusted to provide cost-of-living relief
THE Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) said it released a new salary framework for employees of state-run firms to provide them cost-of-living relief.
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September 22, 2025
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Chiefs, defiant amid 0-2 start, aim to bounce back vs Giants
PATRICK MAHOMESis part of a 0-2 team for the first time in eight seasons as an NFL starting quarterback.
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September 22, 2025
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MGEN eyes Malaysia entry to supply data center power
MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGEN), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is planning to enter Malaysia to capture rising electricity demand from data centers.
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September 22, 2025
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US legislators file bill to axe tariffs on coffee
US REPRESENTATIVES Don Bacon and Rohit Khanna were set to introduce bipartisan legislation that would exempt coffee products from any tariffs, spokespeople for the legislators said.
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September 22, 2025
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Toyota eyes more Tamaraw conversion models, cites demand
TOYOTA MOTOR Philippines (TMP) Corp. is planning to roll out additional conversion models for its Next Generation Tamaraw to capture more small and medium enterprises (SMEs), citing strong demand for commercial vehicles.
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September 22, 2025
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Manila stages WRO Asia Pacific Open Championship 2025 to foster innovators in robotics and AI
THE PHILIPPINES hosted the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Asia Pacific Open Championship 2025 last Sept. 19-21 in Manila, with FELTA Multi-Media, Inc. serving as the exclusive national organizer.
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September 22, 2025
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IFC, ADB seen as investors in Maynilad IPO
THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP. (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are set to become cornerstone investors in the initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services, Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
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September 22, 2025
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Indexes notch record closing highs; volume jumps
ALL THREE of Wall Street’s main indexes registered record closing highs for a second straight day on Friday, with trading volume hitting its highest level since April, as FedEx rose after upbeat earnings.
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September 22, 2025
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H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks confusion
‘Fast and furious’:
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September 22, 2025
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SEC extends shelf registration validity to five years
COMPANIES will now have up to five years, from the previous three, to issue securities under a shelf registration after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved rules extending the validity period and simplifying requirements for subsequent tranches.
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September 22, 2025
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UK signals strong interest in PHL offshore wind, other renewables
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) firms from the UK are looking to the Philippines as a potential investment destination, especially for offshore wind projects, the British Embassy in Manila said.
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September 22, 2025
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Gold rises on US Fed policy path
GOLD PRICES moved higher on Friday and headed for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, with market attention focused on further cues after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of the year.
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September 22, 2025
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Israel presses on with Gaza City assault; at least 60 Palestinians killed
Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians, according to Gazan health authorities.
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