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Saturday, 17 October 2026
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Nordic investors acquire 49% stake in Vena Energy’s PH solar project

Singapore-headquartered renewable energy developer Vena Energy has signed agreements with Norwegian investment fund Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark for a combined 49 percent equity interest in the 500-MWp Ixus Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan.
1 hour ago

DOF chief Go champions Italy deals to spark Luzon Economic Corridor

Italian investments could help put more Filipinos to work, bring new technologies to the country, and strengthen the infrastructure that connects businesses and communities—as Italy looks to deepen its participation in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), according to the Department of Finance.
2 hours ago

Philippine startup funding doubles as corporate investors step in

Philippine startup funding more than doubled to US$81 million in the first half of 2026, even as deal volume dropped to seven, highlighting growing investor selectivity and the importance of corporate partnerships in scaling emerging businesses.
4 hours ago

Aboitiz Foundation brings digital learning to Benguet schools

Aboitiz Foundation is transforming learning experiences in remote Benguet communities through its AuroraPH initiative, bringing reliable electricity and digital education tools to underserved public schools.
4 hours ago

Palawan Group steps up support for PH tennis development

Tennis development in the Philippines is getting a grassroots push as Palawan Group of Companies expands its efforts to bring the sport beyond established competitive circles and introduce it to more young Filipinos.
18 hours ago

Lance Gokongwei, Chito Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

The business organization announced the selection on Friday, October 16, recognizing the two executives for their leadership, management accomplishments and contributions to Philippine business and society. The recognition places Gokongwei and Salazar among a select group of business and government leaders honored by MAP over the award's six-decade history.
20 hours ago

Zobel urges business unity as Philippines faces global headwinds

The chair of the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate called on business leaders to work together on issues that shape the country’s competitiveness, saying private enterprise and national progress remain deeply linked as the Philippines enters a more uncertain global environment.
20 hours ago

Tobacco giant JTI taps global vet Alan Jackson to lead PH operations

JTI Philippines has named Alan Jackson as its new general manager, pulling from its global leadership bench to steer the company through a fiercely competitive and regulated market.
20 hours ago

Gokongwei-backed PhilWeb expands reach with MegaWin gambling tech deal

PhilWeb Corp. is bringing a new wave of digital casino games to the Philippines' top gambling resorts, targeting a fourth-quarter 2026 rollout for its exclusive partnership with global provider MegaWin.
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