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Meralco reduces power rates for June bill

Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor better known as Meralco, announced on Wednesday a reduction in electricity rates, lowering charges by P0.1076 per kiloWatt-hourin June, the second rate reduction in as many months.

KADIWA evolving into ‘Katuparan ng Pangako’ for Cordillera farmers

KADIWA ng Pangulo, a flagship initiative of the Department of Agriculture, has proven to be far more than just a marketplace. For highland vegetable farmers in the Cordilleras, it is rapidly becoming Katuparan ng Pangako—the fulfillment of a promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a better deal for farmers.

Megaworld updating Eastwood City for a new urban era 

Nearly three decades after launching Eastwood City—its very first township project and the country’s original information technology cyberpark—listed property developer Megaworld Corp. is bringing the 18.5-hectare development in Quezon City into a bold new chapter. 

Century Pacific wins for sustainable fishing award

Century Pacific Food, Inc. deepeed its sustainability commitments through Sustenido Bulan, a flagship initiative supporting smallholder fisherfolk in Bulan, Sorsogon. The program, which promotes inclusive growth and sustainable sardine fishing, earned Gold for Inclusive Growth and Silver for Care for the Environment at the 2025 Tambuli Awards.

Singapore-Manila route hit as Jetstar Asia closes

Jetstar Asia (3K) has announced it will wind down operations and permanently cease flights by 31 July 2025, citing unsustainable cost pressures and intense regional competition.

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DA launches unified framework to boost agricultural cooperatives, food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), has launched a joint policy framework to strengthen support for agricultural cooperatives nationwide.

TAFT stakes P10B on Batangas manufacturing surge

Singapore-based Total Advanced Future Technology Pte Ltd (TAFT) is investing more on the Philippines, unveiling a P10-billion expansion in Batangas aimed at making the region a key hub for advanced, climate-resilient building technologies. 

GMA Network rises to No. 13 in  global digital ranking

GMA Network climbed 11 spots to rank 13th in the Tubular Worldwide Leadership Ranking for April 2026, up from 24th place previously. Its digital content earned a total of 11.18 billion views across major platforms: 5 billion on Instagram, 3.06 billion on Facebook, 2.40 billion on TikTok, and 719 million on YouTube.

PNB declares ₱1.10 special dividend on top of 20% regular dividend payout

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) announced Friday that its board of directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend of ₱1.10 per common share, representing approximately 7% percent of its 2025 net income.
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