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Electricity consumers will see a small rise in transmission charges on their July 2026 bills, driven mainly by higher ancillary service fees, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced on Wednesday.

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) urged the government to accelerate mining permit efficiencies as Indonesia’s upcoming 2026 quota decisions highlight the global need for a more diversified critical minerals supply chain.

The Philippines is on track for a stronger second-quarter rice harvest but faces a slight decline in corn production, reflecting the diverging fortunes of the country's two staple crops as farmers contend with shifting weather conditions and varying field productivity.

The Department of Energy inaugurated Isla LPG Corporation’s new plant in Leganes, Iloilo, which is set to improve LPG supply security across Panay Island and Western Visayas.

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