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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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Lender adds stock trading feature to app

GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature called PH Stocks, allowing users to trade shares directly within its mobile app.

Marcos cuts LPG, kerosene excise to ease costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.

Balisacan sees growth slowdown, downplays recession risk

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.

DPWH eyes SLEX TR4 extension to Sorsogon; first phase set to open this year

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.
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