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    Alternergy unit secures NWRB clearance for Ifugao hydro project

    Alternergy Holdings Corp. said its subsidiary, Ibulao Mini Hydro Corp. (IMHC) has secured a water permit from the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) for the development of a run-of-river hydroelectric power plant in Ifugao province.

    Telco highlights budget-friendly data, call, text services

    Smart Communications Inc. is pushing for more affordable data packages amid rising inflation that continues to hound Filipino consumers. 

    GCG says proposed Maharlika Fund may be under its purview

    The Governance Commission for GOCCs, or GCG, has expressed concern that sourcing funds for the proposed sovereign wealth fund, Maharlika Investment Corp., from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) as well as from government financial institutions could affect their respective investment strategies and, consequently, their future financial performance. 

    Moody’s Analytics: Inflation to peak in H1

    Moody’s Analytics said Filipino consumers should still reel from skyrocketing prices in the first six months this year as demand continues to outpace supply in the domestic market.

    RCEP unlikely to fuel agri import surge—NEDA

    The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would further enhance the country’s access to global markets.

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    BOP swings into $3B deficit in Q1 amid trade woes

    The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of US$3 billion in the first three months this year, a reversal from the US$238 million surplus posted during the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The deterioration underscores mounting external pressures on the economy, with significant implications for macroeconomic stability and international investor sentiment.

    Cold storage for rice seeds now in key provinces

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed its gratitude to the South Korean government for its sustained support—channeled through Official Development Assistance (ODA) Korea—toward the Philippines’ efforts to modernize its rice sector, a key pillar of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's broader food security agenda.

    Stocks slide as Israel-Iran conflict reignites

    Wall Street wrapped up the week on a sour note as renewed tensions between Israel and Iran rattled global markets on Friday. 

    A touch of a finger sends Alas Pilipinas to AVC Nations Cup final

    It was the faintest of touches—barely visible, yet fortunately timed—that propelled Alas Pilipinas on Friday night past Chinese Taipei and into the gold medal match of the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Nations Cup in Hanoi.
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