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San Miguel Corp., the Philippines’ most diversified conglomerate, said it was planning a solo bid for British snacks maker United Biscuits, owner of brands such as Jaffa Cakes and Twiglets.

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AC Energy Holdings Inc., the power subsidiary of the Ayala Group, is open to acquiring a bigger stake in GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant Co., a 600-megawatt coal-fired facility that started operations in May, its top official said.

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