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DA orders disposal of 500 tons of smuggled, rotten veggies

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the disposal of over 500 metric tons of misdeclared and smuggled vegetables, following tests that showed the onions and carrots were free from microbiological and harmful contaminants but found severely deteriorated.

“No new tax, just fairer rules”

The Department of Finance (DOF) has debunked misinformation surrounding the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act or CMEPA, clarifying that the law does not impose a new tax, but rather standardizes existing rates to correct long standing inequities in the tax system.

Rice prices may help temper inflation despite surge in other food costs

Rice prices may continue to ease inflationary pressure this July, even as the cost of other key food items rises with the onset of the rainy season, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Globe plugs in to Asia’s AI-ready subsea superhighway

Globe Telecom has joined the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East) submarine cable consortium, a strategic move aimed at enhancing East Asia’s high-capacity digital infrastructure amid surging demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive technologies.

Meralco on standby for storm-related emergencies

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, assured the public of its readiness to respond to electricity service issues brought about by the lingering effects of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

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DOJ cracks down on procurement bid-rigging schemes 

The Department of Justice–Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC) intensified its push for transparency and accountability in government procurement, convening a two-day online workshop to help government personnel and procurement practitioners detect bid rigging and other anti-competitive practices.

AboitizPower, MOELCI-I sign emergency power deal for Misamis Occidental

Therma South, Inc. (TSI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has signed a two-megawatt Emergency Power Supply Agreement (EPSA) with Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI-I) to help ensure stable electricity supply in Oroquieta City and seven municipalities in the province.

PLDT Enterprise, SKYGO expand partnership to boost digital transformation

PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its partnership with SKYGO Marketing Corporation to support the company’s digital transformation and nationwide operations through improved connectivity, cloud-ready infrastructure, and network security.

DA plans setting P53/kilo SRP for local rice

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SRP) of P53 per kilo for local rice, striking a balance between farmers’ profits and consumers’ budgets.
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