(Last of three parts) LABRADOR, PANGASINAN, Philippines — Emerging as a proposed site for a nuclear power plant, this coastal town draws increasing public scrutiny and opposition. The planned project carries an estimated cost of P225 billion, with Pangasinan Rep. Mark Cojuangco citing Labrador’s geographical features as making it a suitable candidate. Conflicting claims over […]... Keep on reading: How national agencies will decide Pangasinan’s nuke fate

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CITY OF CALAPAN, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Continuous heavy rains brought by a shear line since Sunday have triggered flooding, landslides and widespread class and work suspensions across Oriental Mindoro, the Bicol region and parts of Eastern Visayas, leaving communities on high alert. In Oriental Mindoro, rising water levels flooded several barangays in Baco, Naujan, […]... Keep on reading: Shear line triggers floods, landslides in Luzon, Visayas

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On paper, the rivalry between Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans has been one-sided, tilted heavily toward the league’s most decorated franchise. Creamline has dominated most of its meaningful encounters with Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League, including two championship series victories that underscored the gap between the sister teams entering the […]... Keep on reading: Creamline, Choco Mucho renew 'uneve' sibling rivalry

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ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Three days after Tropical Depression Basyang (international name: Penha) battered this city, residents and local authorities continue a massive cleanup as mud and debris blocked streets and paralyzed daily life. Efforts focused on the Tubod Bridge, a critical access point, which reopened last Saturday, but was temporarily closed […]... Keep on reading: Mud-soaked Iligan begins massive cleanup after Basyang onslaught

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Veteran coach and former lawmaker Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao will receive the President’s Award at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night on Feb. 16 at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Guiao is being honored for leading a 10-year legal battle that resulted in a Supreme Court ruling ordering the full remittance of mandated gaming revenues […]... Keep on reading: Guiao first nonathlete to receive President’s Award

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Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Monday, February 9, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, February 8, 2026 Lotto draw results, February 7, 2026 PCSO Lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and […]... Keep on reading: Lotto draw results, February 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — After capping interest rates, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will step up efforts to weed out predatory lending companies by jacking up the capital requirement by at least 10 times and introducing a collection agent accreditation system. In a chance interview with the Inquirer, SEC Chair Francis Lim lamented the proliferation […]... Keep on reading: SEC to jack up lending firms’ capital requirement

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MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to step in to curb excessive peso weakness that could otherwise push the currency toward 60 to the dollar, BMI Research said, while maintaining a broadly bearish outlook on the peso this year. In a note to clients, BMI, a unit of the Fitch […]... Keep on reading: BSP unlikely to tolerate peso fall past 60:$1

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MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corp. has taken the reins of the 797-megawatt (MW) hydroelectric power plant (HEPP) complex in Laguna. This is a “very strategic asset” that backs the build-out of more renewable energy facilities. In a ceremonial turnover on Monday, President Marcos officially transferred the asset to the consortium led by AboitizPower. This […]... Keep on reading: AboitizPower assumes control of CBK hydropower complex

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MANiLA, Philippines — Megaworld Corp. is expanding its township portfolio in Palawan, as it unveiled a new wellness-focused residential development. The project is located in its 462-hectare ecotourism community, Paragua Coastown, in San Vicente. In a disclosure statement on Monday, the Andrew Tan-led property giant introduced Santé Residences Palawan. It is a 14-story condominium project […]... Keep on reading: Megaworld adds tower to Palawan township

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MANILA, Philippines — Boutique developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) has given the green light to its participation as guarantor in a proposed corporate notes facility worth up to P1 billion, as its subsidiary seeks additional funding for a residential project in Bataan. Italpinas on Monday disclosed that its board of directors approved and noted the […]... Keep on reading: Italpinas unit to raise P1-B funding for Bataan project

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MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) en banc has rejected the appeal of NOW Corp. and its chair Mel Velarde. The regulator affirmed P1 million in fines each for violating securities law over what the SEC found to be a misleading market disclosure. In a 23-page decision promulgated on Dec. 16, 2025, […]... Keep on reading: SEC upholds fines vs NOW over disclosure violation

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MANILA, Philippines — Mynt, the parent company of GCash, remains open to a potential initial public offering (IPO). This, even as the fintech firm focuses on scaling its payments, lending and financial services businesses amid strong earnings growth. Carlos Puno, chief financial officer of Globe Telecom Inc., said in a briefing on Monday that the […]... Keep on reading: GCash parent Mynt keeps IPO option open

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MANILA, Philippines — Electricity consumers in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces might see an increase in their electricity bills this February due to several pass-through charges, according to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Based on initial indications from the utility giant, the generation charge could rise due to more expensive power rates at the […]... Keep on reading: Meralco power rates seen climbing in February bill

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ largest group of exporters has welcomed the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Manila and Washington on critical minerals. This is an agreement that the umbrella group said could provide a “major boost” to domestic industrial development. READ: Critical moment for PH’s critical minerals In a statement […]... Keep on reading: Exporters back PH-US critical minerals accord

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