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ACEN Corp., Ayala Corp.'s renewable energy unit, plans to raise up to ₱30 billion through a stock rights offering (SRO) to fund its renewable projects and pay off debt.

On Tuesday, April 22, China criticized the Philippines and United States for starting joint military drills in the South China Sea, describing them as detrimental to regional stability and economic prospects.

Nineteen countries have sent observers for this year's Balikatan exercises, which began on April 21 with over 14,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers participating.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concluded their joint exercise Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1 in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday.

ACEN Corp., an Ayala-led company, secured a A$750 million loan from eleven Australian and international financial institutions to fund its renewable energy projects in Australia.

Filipino-Australian and New Zealand fans showed immense enthusiasm for Gary Valenciano's five-concert tour in March, drawing standing ovations and long lines for meet-and-greets.

On Monday, April 14, Philippine diplomats raised concerns over recent aggressive actions by China in the South China Sea during ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) negotiations held from April 9 to 11 in Manila.

The month-long overseas absentee voting for Filipino voters abroad began on Sunday, April 13, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) concluded the test voting period at midnight on Saturday.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is relaunching its aviation school through a partnership with Airways Aviation Group (AAG), following the school's closure during the pandemic.

The Red Bull World Cliff Diving World Series kicked off its 2025 season in El Nido, Palawan on Friday, April 11.