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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) recently hosted a meeting with Air India executives that signaled the airline's intent to establish direct flights between the Philippines and India. Held at the CAAP's Central Office in Pasay City, the discussions centered on enhancing air connectivity between the two nations, fostering stronger bilateral relations and opening new opportunities for trade and tourism.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday released National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) as a strategic food security emergency measure to stabilize rice prices and ensure affordable supply for consumers.

ACEN Corp. retail electricity division ACEN RES has signed a deal to supply power to five facilities across the Philippine Cultural College's (PCC) three campuses under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). This allows the PCC to aggregate its electricity demand, surpass the 500-kilowatt threshold, and secure competitive, negotiated rates directly from ACEN. With nearly 1 megawatt total power demand, the PCC then benefits from customer choice and reduced electricity costs.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying measures to safeguard the integrity of the 2025 national and local elections, driven by the urgency of emerging cybersecurity threats. Under Secretary Ivan John E. Uy, the DICT is responding to the growing risk posed by cybercriminals, emphasizing their constant evolution and creativity in bypassing safeguards.

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) subsidiary MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen) has inaugurated a 19.8-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Barangay Pesa, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. The solar farm, expected to power at least 20,000 households and businesses, completed way ahead of schedule and marked a milestone for the company’s renewable energy push.