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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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    APECO building Northern Aurora tourism corridor

    Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway. 

    Bank lending and money supply continue to grow in November 

    Bank lending continued to expand in November, reflecting steady access to credit for businesses and households and supporting overall economic activity.

    GSIS explores broker-led stock loan program to boost market participation

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.

    Competition rules transform public transport market 

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.
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