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[Part II] Of Solar Queens and Phantom Grids
The ERC, under Chair Monalisa Dimalanta, continues its unlikely transformation from regulatory wallflower to reformist headliner.

By Lito U. Gagni
Aug 4, 20253 min read
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[Part I] The ERC Under Chair Dimalanta
There is a sense of disquiet—of something unfinished—in the resignation of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta, who stepped down in July 2025, leaving behind a regulatory post not just technical in nature but moral in expectation.

By Lito U. Gagni
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Cielo Magno Warns Against Populist Pitfalls, Urges Smarter Fiscal Stewardship
urbulent weather, Dr. Cielo D. Magno PhD — also known as Prof. Cielo — economist, former Finance Undersecretary, current University of the Philippines professor, and rising social media voice, made a striking appearance at the Monday Circle Forum, a private gathering of business and financial thought leaders held regularly at The Westin Manila in Ortigas.

By The Financial District
Jul 24, 20254 min read


The Next Pope from the Peripheries? Why Cardinal Tagle Could be the Global Church's Future
In a world grappling with division, distrust, and disillusionment, the Catholic Church stands at a historic crossroads.

By The Financial District
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco As A Game-Changer
Under the visionary leadership of Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has not...

By Lito U. Gagni
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The ₱200 Daily Wage Hike – A Well-Intended But Risky Proposition
The recent approval of the ₱200 Daily Across-the-Board Wage Increase Act by the House Committee on Labor and Employment has reignited the...

By The Financial District
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South Korean Leader Orders Probe Into Deadly Jeju Air Crash
South Korea's acting leader has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's airline operations following the deadliest plane...

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What Defines A Successful Entrepreneur In An Uncertain, AI-Driven World?
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates headlines and global uncertainties shake industries to their core, the question of...

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35 High-Rise Buildings In South Florida Are Sinking
Nearly three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along South Florida's coastline are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some...

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40% Of People Involved In Japan Crime Groups Applied For "Dark Gigs"
A total of 4,472 people nationwide were arrested or investigated between April and October this year on suspicion of involvement in so...

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ERC Review Signals Deeper Scrutiny Of NGCP
The partial results of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) ongoing review of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)...

By The Financial District
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The Philippines And The FATF Grey List Part One: Shadows In The Financial Underworld
The Philippines stands at a precipice, yearning to break free from the suffocating grip of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey...

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The Philippines And The FATF Grey List Part Two: A Race Against Time
A recent raid by the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) unveiled a dark web of shady financial activities within the...

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PH Faces FATF Blacklist Prospects For Gaps In Combatting Money Laundering
The Philippines, currently teetering on the edge of the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body tasked with...

By Lito U. Gagni
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Generative AI: A Risk Or Opportunity In Insurance?
A recent study by IBM's Institute for Business Value has highlighted a significant gap between how insurance leaders and customers view...

By The Financial District
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The Power Of Disinformation
The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) has once again found itself in the crosshairs of controversy amid its struggle to...

By The Financial District
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Dimalanta’s Legal Fight Raises Concerns For Energy Sector Stability
Suspended Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta, a single mother of two, has found herself at the center of a...

By The Financial District
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Quarrying Blamed For Antipolo Floods
Continued quarrying in the Antipolo mountains has been blamed for the disastrous flooding that regularly hits the area, despite its...

By The Financial District
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D. Edgard A. Cabangon: A Modern Business Hero
Dominic Edgard A. Cabangon, Chairman of the ALC Group of Companies, was recently recognized as a Modern Hero by the Philippine Chamber of...

By The Financial District
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Looming Energy Crisis
The Philippines is on the brink of a significant energy crisis as the Malampaya natural gas fields, a critical energy source supplying...

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Railway Renaissance In Motion
The Philippines is on the cusp of a monumental transformation, one that promises to revolutionize its transportation landscape and usher...

By The Financial District
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Key Insights Into The Global Workplace
Despite slight improvements, global employee engagement remains static, with only 23% of employees feeling involved and enthusiastic about..

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The recent filing of a case against Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla by Sanlakas and the Power for People Coalition...

By Gerry Urbina
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Almost Half Of The World Sees Their Area As Gay-Friendly: Gallup’s Latest Report
Gallup's latest report reveals a nuanced landscape of global acceptance toward gay and lesbian individuals.

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