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MPTC raises P20 B, eyes further debt reduction

The Philippine Star

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December 03, 2025

The tollway builder of the Metro Pacific Group has raised P20 billion to extend the maturity of maturing loans, as it looks to trim debts to prop up its balance sheet.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) yesterday listed P20-billion in fixed-rate bonds, with three-, fiveand 10-year tenors, on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp., capping off the capital-raising activity.

The issuance is composed of P15 billion in base offer and P5 billion in oversubscription option, which MPTC had to tap as the demand tripled to more than P46 billion.

MPTC president and CEO Gilbert Sta. Maria said proceeds from the offer would be used to extend the life of some of its expiring loans.

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The Philippine Star

COA: Gov't lost P6.4 B from defective DPWH projects in 2024

The government lost P6.4 billion last year due to defective infrastructure projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the latest report of the Commission on Audit (COA) showed.

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2 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

Elon Musk's foundation grows to $14 B, but gives little to outsiders

Elon Musk's charitable foundation grew larger than ever in 2024. But, for the fourth year in a row, the huge charity failed to give away the minimum amount required by law - and the donations it did make went largely to charities closely tied to Musk himself.

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1 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

MI COCINA: BUILT BY FIRE, LOVE, AND A WOMAN'S HANDS

There are restaurants that pull you in with a kind of soul-recognition, like finding a room you somehow feel you've been meant to enter. Mi Cocina Café Restaurante y Bar, tucked in 102 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St. in Quezon City, is one such place. It glows softly at night, inviting you the way a warm window invites a traveler quietly, confidently, without fanfare.

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5 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

AT CZACZACZA CAFE, EVERY BITE TELLS A STORY

At the corner of Mayor Juan Chanyungco St. and Sparrow St. in Marikina once stood a small RTW shop—unassuming, yet brimming with potential in the eyes of two chefs in love.

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3 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

Henry Alcantara’s P110-million gesture is crumbs

IRIS GONZALES

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3 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

National Exporters' Week 2025: STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE EXPORTS

Every December, the Philippine export community gathers to celebrate National Exporters' Week (NEW) - a moment to recognize the sector's achievements, reflect on challenges, and reinforce the commitment to accelerating the country's global competitiveness.

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4 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

Motives

Two large groups of congressmen have manifested their support for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy. Despite this, it appears efforts to mount a coup at the House of Representatives continue.

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3 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

Stressed Singson quits ICI

'ICI becoming washing machine, punching bag'

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3 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

BBM open to dialogue with Sara, others

President Marcos is willing to engage with anybody, including Vice President Sara Duterte, for the sake of national interest, a Malacañang official said yesterday.

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2 mins

December 04, 2025

The Philippine Star

Catharsis

I am not an economist I have had exposure in Leconomics. I am a bachelor of literature, major in journalism, magna cum laude, but my electives in college were economics, banking and marketing.

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4 mins

December 04, 2025

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