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New Earth breaks ground on Iloilo water project

New Earth Water System Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boracay Tubi System, Inc. (BTSI), has officially broken ground on the New Earth Iloilo Water Supply Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at addressing Iloilo’s growing demand for clean, reliable water.

Manila Water rolls out October desludging drive

Manila Water on Tuesday announced its October schedule for septic tank cleaning in 22 barangays across the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote safe sanitation and environmental protection.

Cebu quake exposes structural, systemic fault lines

The recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, offers more than just a regional wake-up call—it delivers a national warning.

BPI leads in digital SME banking

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been recognized as the Best Small Business Banking Service at The Asian Banker Philippines Excellence in Retail Finance and Financial Technology Awards 2025.

September inflation accelerates, still below BSP target

Headline inflation in the Philippines quickened to 1.7 percent in September, the fastest pace since March, as rising transport, food, and restaurant costs drove up consumer prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.

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GCash parent Mynt flat in historic debut

Shares of Mynt Inc., the parent firm behind dominant e-wallet operator GCash, closed unchanged at P6.60 per share during its trading debut Tuesday on the Philippine Stock Exchange, marking a historic milestone as the country's largest initial public offering to date.

Palace delays corn import order amid harvest concerns

Malacañang has deferred signing an executive order on the minimum access volume (MAV) for corn imports, citing concerns that its implementation could undermine local farmers’ earnings during the ongoing harvest season.

Power backup ready for El Niño

The Department of Energy has confirmed it is fully mobilized to safeguard power supply as the Philippines braces for a projected Super El Niño lasting through the first half of 2027, with the driest conditions forecast from November this year to April 2027.

DA moves to support local hog producers amid low farmgate prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up measures to assist local pork producers, who continue to face depressed farmgate prices due to rising imports. Speaking at the Tuesday Club Breakfast Forum in Mandaluyong City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured stakeholders the agency is exploring every legal option to ease market pressure on domestic hog raisers.
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