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Eastern Comms boosts renewable energy use to 10% with geothermal deal 

Eastern Communications (Eastern Comms) has partnered with First Gen Corporation to raise its renewable energy use to 10 percent, up from just 2 percent.

DTI seeks price stability amid fuel surge

The Department of Trade and Industry is urging manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) to hold the line on prices as global fuel costs continue to climb, signaling a cautious but proactive stance against inflationary pressure.

DA opens 45-day summer internship for youth

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch its 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program on April 24, offering young Filipinos 45 days of paid government work until June 30.

Smart and Lynk Global complete sarellite-to-phone tests in Ilocos Norte

Smart Communications, Inc. and its partner Lynk Global have successfully completed new field tests of their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite service in the province’s coastal towns of Burgos, Bangui, and Pagudpud.

Power giant Meralco braces for oil shock

Manila Electric Co. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said the country’s largest power distributor is reviewing its fuel mix as tensions in the Middle East threaten to push electricity costs higher.

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NFA boosts rice stocks, advances modernization at 54

The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.

NTC fines 3 Telcos over poor Metro Manila broadband service 

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.

UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.
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