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PH now China’s No. 2 market for solar panels
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PH now China’s No. 2 market for solar panels

The Philippines has emerged as China’s second-largest export market for solar panels, as more Filipinos and businesses invest in the technology amid rising electricity costs and the threat of outages,…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Tourism share in PH GDP shrank to 8.1% in 2025
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Tourism share in PH GDP shrank to 8.1% in 2025

The Philippine tourism industry’s contribution to the economy shrank in 2025 as weaker foreign visitor spending weighed on a still-fragile postpandemic recovery. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Ayala expands regional ties through Japan, Thailand deals
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Ayala expands regional ties through Japan, Thailand deals

MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Corp. has signed a series of agreements with Japanese partners to expand collaboration on intelligent cities, digital finance and data-driven services in the Philippines. The country’s oldest…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
First Gen banking on hydro power plants 
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First Gen banking on hydro power plants 

MANILA, Philippines – Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is betting big on its hydropower investments, expecting the segment to become a growth driver with about P16 billion in profit contribution starting…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
PLDT eyes internet-solar power bundle offers
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PLDT eyes internet-solar power bundle offers

MANILA, Philippines – Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is looking to expand beyond traditional internet services, announcing on Thursday plans to partner with a major solar energy provider to bundle its…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
FLI, FILRT join Atram SDG fund portfolio
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FLI, FILRT join Atram SDG fund portfolio

MANILA, Philippines – Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) and Filinvest REIT Corp. have been included in the portfolio of the Atram Trust Corp. Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund, highlighting growing…
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read