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Despite a sharp rise in April inflation and mounting external risks, PH remains “on the right track,” according to Asian Development Bank chief economist Albert Park, who spoke to CNBC during the lender’s annual meeting in Uzbekistan on Tuesday. context.ph/2026/05/05/adb…

Alsons Power Group emphasized the importance of promptly reporting power outages to maintain stable and reliable operations. context.ph/2026/05/05/als…

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, posted a net income of P2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 33 percent year-on-year as regulatory changes and softer consumer spending weighed on platform activity. context.ph/2026/05/05/dig…

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to cut broadband costs in the country by 40 to 80 percent by 2028 under its National Digital Connectivity Plan. context.ph/2026/05/05/dic…

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets,  is deepening its push into digital inclusion by allowing users of its DiskarTech app to directly apply for the MySSS Mastercard Debit Card context.ph/2026/05/05/rcb…

Manulife Philippines has introduced a new feature in its mobile app that allows customers to manage both their insurance policies and investment products in one place. context.ph/2026/05/05/man…

A new study is sharpening the case for marine microalgae as a serious contender in the global energy transition, arguing that the path to commercial biofuels may hinge less on biology and more on better system design. context.ph/2026/05/05/tin…

NLEX Corp. reported an 18 percent increase in net income in 2025, reaching ₱14.28 billion from ₱12.07 billion in 2024, driven by higher toll collections and better cost management. context.ph/2026/05/05/nle…

Malampaya Phase 4 (MP4) is shifting decisively from drilling success to full-scale integration, marking a critical step toward delivering new gas supply and reinforcing the Philippines’ energy outlook. context.ph/2026/05/05/mal…

Megaworld Corp. is cementing its dominance in Western Visayas, capturing a commanding 48 percent share of Iloilo’s office market as demand continues to shift toward integrated township developments outside Metro Manila. context.ph/2026/05/05/meg…

Singapore-based Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has raised a total of $92 million from two tranches of its Women’s Livelihood Bond 7 (WLB7), aimed at supporting about one million women and girls in Asia. context.ph/2026/05/05/imp…

LTO has emerged as the most complained-about government agency as of March 31, according to Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Ernesto Perez. context.ph/2026/05/05/lto…

Crest Suites at Tierra Davao, the latest hospitality development of Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), officially breaks ground, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s hospitality footprint beyond Metro Manila. context.ph/2026/05/05/tor…

Cybersecurity tech and research leader Fortinet has released its latest global threat report, showing that cybercrime is becoming more organized, faster, and increasingly powered by artificial intelligence. context.ph/2026/05/05/for…

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reached a key sustainability milestone, with 100 of its branches now running entirely on renewable energy. context.ph/2026/05/05/len…

The San Jose del Monte city government has assumed control of water supply operations formerly managed by PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., responding to a deepening distribution crisis that has left thousands of households without reliable access. context.ph/2026/05/05/san…

First Philippine Holdings Corp., commonly known as First Holdings, has set its 2026 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting for July 27, but warned that the election of directors may be deferred if a deepening family and governance dispute remains unresolved. context.ph/2026/05/05/fir…

Primelectric, majority shareholder of Ignite Power, wants to replicate its track record with Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) for its proposed partnership with South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II). context.ph/2026/05/05/pri…

Petron Corp., the Philippines’ largest oil company and sole remaining refiner, posted a sharp earnings decline in the first quarter of 2026 as refinery disruptions and global crude volatility weighed on margins despite stronger revenues. context.ph/2026/05/05/ref…

The Tanauan City Government has recognized First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) and 10 of its locators as among the city’s top business and real property taxpayers for 2025. context.ph/2026/05/05/fpi…