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Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday (October 16), World Food Day, met Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida to enhance agricultural partnerships and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to sustainable food systems and trade.

Globe Telecom has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts by transitioning 20 major facilities to 100 percent renewable energy over the past five years, with plans for three additional sites by year-end.

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. said Monday it has formed a strategic partnership with Levanta Renewables, a leading renewable energy platform focused on Southeast Asia and backed by Actis.

Megaworld Corp., the property development arm of tycoon Andrew Tan, said strong demand for residential development in Pampanga is driving the expansion of its portfolio in Central Luzon with the construction of the 17-story Saint-Marcel Residences.

Senate President Francis Escudero announced that outgoing Senator and Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has been appointed to lead the Senate investigation into the previous administration’s anti-drug campaign. The Senate’s Blue Ribbon Committee will conduct the inquiry into the “War on Drugs,” which has implicated Senators Bato Dela Rosa and Bong Go in alleged state-sanctioned extra-judicial killings. Testimonies from the House’s QuadCom hearings have linked these senators to the controversial operations. While Senator Pia Cayetano heads the Blue Ribbon panel, she will be preoccupied with her reelection campaign; thus, co-chair Senator Pimentel will oversee the hearings, as explained by SP Escudero.