ERC weighs relief measures to temper power rate hikes

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MARINA BAY, Singapore — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is still exploring additional measures to cushion the impact of the weakening peso on power rates, as industry players are already feeling the toll of current initiatives meant to relieve consumers. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, ERC chair and CEO Francis Saturnino Juan said

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CK Asset pauses Hong Kong sales launch at Yuen Long’s Montage development

Oct 29, 2026

CK Asset pauses Hong Kong sales launch at Yuen Long’s Montage development

CK Asset Holdings has suspended sales at its Yuen Long residential project Montage, days before it planned to begin marketing the development’s first homes. The developer confirmed the suspension to the South China Morning Post but declined to explain the abrupt decision, saying only that it reserved the right to pause or commence sales at any time. It dismissed market speculation that the government had revoked the project’s presale consent as baseless. The move followed Moni Yeung, deputy...

Philippine delegation secures $17.5 million in export sales at Hong Kong trade show

Oct 29, 2026

Philippine delegation secures $17.5 million in export sales at Hong Kong trade show

The Philippine delegation secured $17.5 million in total export sales at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2026 in Hong Kong in September, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

Hong Kong poised for capital inflow amid unrest in France, Middle East war: AllianzGI

Oct 29, 2026

Hong Kong poised for capital inflow amid unrest in France, Middle East war: AllianzGI

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PAGCOR revenues down 23.41% in Jan.-Sept. 2026

Oct 29, 2026

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MVP sees MPTC-SMC tollway merger deal sealed by end of 2026

Oct 29, 2026

MVP sees MPTC-SMC tollway merger deal sealed by end of 2026

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Regulatory tightening in Hong Kong sees delistings outnumber resumptions: report

Oct 29, 2026

Regulatory tightening in Hong Kong sees delistings outnumber resumptions: report

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Mandaluyong court junks Piki contempt case vs Lopez majority

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court dismissed a petition to hold in indirect contempt several members of the Lopez majority bloc over alleged violations of a temporary restraining order in relation to the controversial family feud. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Lopez Holdings Corp. said a copy of the court ruling dated Oct.

Ayala sets P19.5-billion share repurchase

Oct 29, 2026

Ayala sets P19.5-billion share repurchase

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Meralco core profit jumped 12% to P45B

Oct 29, 2026

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Peso opens strong, claws back to P63:$1

Oct 29, 2026

Peso opens strong, claws back to P63:$1

The Philippine peso gained its ground against the US dollar, clawing its way back to P63-to-one dollar level during the opening of trading on Thursday.

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