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Meralco holds animal welfare event for anniversary

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) marked its 123rd founding anniversary by hosting an animal welfare event aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, public health, and safer communities.

Biofuels pushed as buffer vs oil supply risks

Stakeholders in the local biofuels industry are urging the government to maximize the use of locally produced biofuels to help protect the country from possible fuel supply disruptions caused by the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

DA-FTI assures sufficient P20 rice supply, urges responsible purchasing

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) on Friday urged Filipinos not to abuse the government’s subsidized rice program, warning that unusually large crowds at distribution sites are creating the false impression of a supply shortage.

Salceda sees crude oil above $80/barrel, volatility easing

Crude oil prices are likely to remain above USD80 per barrel in the coming weeks, but the era of massive pump price surges may already be fading, according to economist and former Albay congressman Joey Salceda.

Gravity drips lift rice yields, slash water use

An unlikely partnership between Google and Israeli agri-tech firm N-Drip suggests rice fields do not have to stay underwater to thrive.

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JTI expands Philippine manufacturing with $33M Batangas investment

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has invested more than USD33 million in a new processing plant at its Batangas factory, expanding its Philippine manufacturing capabilities and deepening the country’s role in the company’s global supply chain.

PAL offers half-price fares for returning Manila-Dubai flights

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched a one-day fare sale to mark the comeback of its nonstop Manila–Dubai route starting October 2, 2026.

GSIS marks Pensioners’ Week, solar loan out Sept. 30

The GSIS is expanding benefits for retired public workers this National Pensioners’ Week, with the new Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) launching September 30.

SOCOTECO II–Ignite JVA faces pushback anew as court issues TRO

The proposed Conditional Joint Venture Agreement (CJVA) between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and Ignite Power has encountered a new setback after the Office of the Executive Judge of the 11th Judicial Region issued another Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) halting the remaining scheduled dates of the cooperative’s membership plebiscite.
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