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ERC acts on high power rates

September 11, 2026

Electricity consumers in the Visayas, including in Bacolod City and the Negros Island Region, are expected to benefit from the price cap ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission amid the “extraordinarily high electricity prices experienced by consumers in the Visayas and Mindanao grids.”

Negros Power breaks ground on P250-M digital substation

September 10, 2026

Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) broke ground on Wednesday, Sept. 9 for a P250-million digital substation at Megaworld’s The Upper East, marking a major step toward strengthening the power distribution system in Bacolod City.

SSS LoanLite now available via UnionDigital Bank mobile app

September 10, 2026

The Social Security System (SSS) said that UnionDigital Bank (UD) has officially began accepting applications for the SSS Micro Loan Program, or the SSS LoanLite, though its mobile application, giving qualified SSS members a convenient and secure digital channel to access short-term financial assistance.

Kskin to open Sept. 12 at SM City Bacolod

September 10, 2026

Kskin Philippines is bringing the innovative Korean express facial concept to Bacolodnons and Negrenses, with the opening of its latest branch at SM City Bacolod on Sept. 12.

More developers widen home options under expanded 4PH

September 9, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund and SM Development Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding Sept. 8 to widen the range of SMDC homes that qualified members may purchase using Pag-IBIG Housing Loans.

Negros Power sees decline in manual load dropping

September 8, 2026

Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) expects the frequency and duration of manual load dropping (MLD) or rotational brownouts in its central Negros franchise area to gradually decrease this month as more power plants resume operations.

P5/L increase in fuel prices seen this week

September 7, 2026

The pump prices of petroleum products could increase by as much as P5 a liter, effective tomorrow, Sept. 8, still due to continued hostilities in the Middle East, oil companies announced over the weekend.

P187M available for insurance payouts after typhoons: PCIC

September 7, 2026

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) said it has set aside P187 million for payments to insured farmers affected by flooding and other damage from three typhoons and the enhanced southwest monsoon, providing a financial cushion as extreme weather takes a growing toll on agriculture.

PEZA, Primelectric ink deal to explore power distribution

September 5, 2026

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Primelectric Holdings Inc. (PHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of electricity distribution systems within PEZA economic zones.

Pag-IBIG keeps home loans affordable

September 4, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to make homeownership more affordable for Filipino workers under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program by maintaining low housing loan rates amid a lending environment expected to push commercial borrowing costs higher.

ERC acts on high power rates

Negros Power breaks ground on P250-M digital substation

SSS LoanLite now available via UnionDigital Bank mobile app

Kskin to open Sept. 12 at SM City Bacolod

More developers widen home options under expanded 4PH

Negros Power sees decline in manual load dropping

P5/L increase in fuel prices seen this week

P187M available for insurance payouts after typhoons: PCIC

PEZA, Primelectric ink deal to explore power distribution

Pag-IBIG keeps home loans affordable

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