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Alternergy unit secures P8 billion from banks for Tanay wind farm

Alternergy Holdings Corp. said Tuesday its wholly-owned subsidiary Alternergy Tanay Wind Corp. has secured a loan from the Bank of the Philippines Islands and Security Bank Corp. for up to P8 billion.

Meralco says power supply restoration almost complete; readies for Red Alert

Manila Electric Co. said that by early Tuesday it had almost fully restored power supply to around 1.7 million customers affected by Typhoon Aghon but warned of possible outages as the National Grid Corp. declared yellow and red alerts in the Luzon Grid.

Teaching school taps ACEN unit in renewable energy pact

The National Teachers College (NTC) has tapped ACEN Corp. retail arm ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) for the supply of renewable energy to the learning institution.

Fuel price rises 40-centavos more per liter beginning Tuesday

The price of gasoline and diesel will increase by P0.40 per liter at the pumps just after midnight Tuesday, the various retailers said.

T-bill yields rise as demand for short-dated debt papers ease

Treasury bill yields were slightly higher at Monday’s auction, with an earlier government report of a budget surplus in April tempering the impact of lower demand for short-dated debt papers.

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Shorter crops, stronger roots: salt-tough rice, wheat

New research published in Molecular Plant, a partner journal of Cell Press, suggests that Green Revolution varieties aren’t just high-yielding, they are also better equipped to handle salty soils. That is a big deal, considering roughly 20 percent of the world’s cultivated land is affected by salinity, a creeping problem that stunts growth and cuts yields.

CCPI to host fully booked ECOMP-P5 conference with top national leaders

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) will hold its ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference, titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” featuring prominent leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.

Metrobank wins top honors again at PDS Awards

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reinforced its dominance in the country’s financial markets after clinching top honors once again at the Philippine Dealing System Annual Awards held March 26 at Makati Diamond Hotel.

Cebu Airport recognized for regional service excellence

Travel through the Philippines’ central gateway continues to evolve as passenger experience becomes a key measure of airport performance across Asia-Pacific.
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