Study finds cholera bacterium in Manila Bay aquaculture
Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, has been detected in fish, fishery resources, and environmental water samples from aquaculture farms around Manila Bay, according to a study published in the December issue of the Philippine Journal of Science.
New coffee office seen to transform PH coffee sector
The Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) has welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s creation of a Coffee Industry Development Office (CIDO), calling it a timely move that could strengthen the country’s coffee sector and benefit both farmers and consumers.
ERC raises offshore wind auction price to P11/kwh, signals more adjustments ahead
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has raised the Green Energy Auction Reserve (GEAR) price for offshore wind projects to P11 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) under the fifth round of the government’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-5) program.
Ayala Land shifts to leasing, sets P80B capex for 2026
Ayala Land Inc. is setting aside between P70 billion and P80 billion in capital spending this year, lower than last year’s P92.9 billion, as it shifts focus toward leasing and hospitality projects that generate steady income.
NFA raises P936.5M in aging rice auction, clears way for bigger palay buying
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the National Food Authority (NFA) successfully auctioned off nearly 90 percent of its aging rice stocks, raising P936.5 million—above its P912.4 million target.
