Friday, 9 January 2026
57 minutes ago
INSIDER INFO: Jane Basas exits Mediaquest as MVP weighs next move
By: Daxim L. Lucas
Sources confirm that Basas has stepped down as president and CEO of Mediaquest, the holding firm that houses the Manuel Pangilinan group’s media assets, including TV5. She has reportedly cleared out her office at the TV5 headquarters in Pasig City. That is usually a sign that the decision was neither drawn out nor provisional.
2 hours ago
D&L-backed EvoEnergi pioneers retail power aggregation for Boracay hotels
A D&L Group-backed energy provider is breaking new ground in the Philippine hospitality sector by helping a cluster of Boracay hotels pool their electricity demand to cut costs and gain pricing control.
2 hours ago
Asia steps up regional push for large-scale ocean protection
The race to protect 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030 took center stage in Iloilo City as the Philippines hosted the Asia Regional Large-Scale Marine Protected Area Workshop, gathering leaders from seven countries to push for science-based and community-driven marine conservation.
3 hours ago
PwC: Razon tops $4.6-B Philippine dealmaking wave in 2025
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. delivered the Philippines’ biggest merger-and-acquisition deal of 2025 after Prime Infrastructure Capital agreed to acquire First Gen power assets for $897.5 million (P53 billion).
3 hours ago
DOTr reports major right-of-way gains for subway, rail projects
As of December 2025, the DOTr has acquired 90.76 percent of right-of-way and properties needed for the Metro Manila Subway Project. For the NSCR north segment, the agency said at least 56 percent of land has already been cleared and made buildable, a sharp improvement from early 2025 levels.
4 hours ago
BDO backs clean energy push with P50-B gas infrastructure deal
BDO Unibank Inc. reinforced its role as a key infrastructure financier by anchoring a P50-billion transaction tied to Prime Infra’s acquisition of a controlling stake in First Gen Corp.’s gas assets, supporting the Philippines’ energy security and sustainability goals.
4 hours ago
TCL highlights intelligent devices for smart living at CES 2026
TCL uses its CES 2026 showcase on Jan. 6 to 9 in Las Vegas to underline a strategy that goes beyond screens, highlighting a full portfolio of intelligent devices designed to elevate smart living, immersive entertainment, and productivity across everyday scenarios.
5 hours ago
Aboitiz secures green light for P36-B hydro deal, with safeguards
The Aboitiz Group’s Cleanergy 9 Power Inc. has secured clearance to acquire three key hydroelectric plants that play a crucial role in Luzon’s power reserves.
5 hours ago
New Jollibee commissary strengthens Cebu jobs, logistics
The inauguration of Jollibee Foods Corp.’s (JFC) newest commissary in Cebu underscores how private investment is aligning with the Marcos administration’s push for jobs, regional growth, and stronger supply chains.
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