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    Meralco power rates seen to rise again in November

    The electricity bills of Meralco customers are expected to rise again this November due to higher pass-through charges, the company said ahead of its official rate announcement.

    DA concludes consultations on proposed RICE Act

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has concluded a nationwide series of multi-sectoral consultations on House Bill No. 1, the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act, and other related measures that seek to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). The consultations aim to gather broad-based insights and recommendations from rice industry stakeholders to ensure that the final version of the proposal is robust and equitable.

    Fuel prices set to rise again this week

    Motorists should brace for another round of fuel price hikes this week, with increases expected across all petroleum products starting Tuesday.

    Gov’t commits accelerated spending in Q4 to optimize growth

    The government has vowed to ramp up spending in the fourth quarter of 2025 to support economic growth, according to the Department of Finance.

    Globe successfully tests satellite-powered mobile connectivity

    Globe Telecom has successfully completed new pilot tests of its satellite-powered mobile service, marking another step toward providing reliable connectivity to all Filipinos, even in remote areas.

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    High food prices worry Filipinos the most

    Affordable food prices, corruption, and jobs are the top issues Filipinos want government leaders to address in their communities, according to a Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from December 12 to 15, 2025.

    Globe partners with The Binary Holdings to upgrade GlobeOne rewards

    Globe Telecom Inc. has partnered with The Binary Holdings (TBH) to bring OneWave into the GlobeOne app, giving users a new kind of loyalty program that rewards activity, not just spending.

    NAIA posts record passenger traffic in 2025

    Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recorded its highest passenger traffic on record in 2025, serving 52.02 million travelers, according to New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the airport’s private operator.

    When fast food gets nutritionally smart

    Fast food rarely gets applause from nutritionists—but Kenny Rogers Roasters is quietly changing that narrative. As it rolls out an expanded Eat Healthy Everyday lineup for 2026, the brand is making a clear case that convenience dining doesn’t have to clash with wellness goals.
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