Zamcelco steps up crackdown on power theft after court win
Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zamcelco) has intensified its anti-pilferage campaign after securing convictions against individuals involved in illegal electricity use, underscoring the company’s push to protect revenue and improve service reliability.
MGB suspends exploration permit for contested Nueva Vizcaya mining project
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.
ERC cuts NGCP revenue request by 15% to protect consumers, fund priority grid upgrades
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a lower annual revenue requirement for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), cutting 15.28 percent from what the company originally sought.
DA sees path to over 3% farm growth this year
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is cautiously optimistic that the farm sector will grow by more than 3 percent in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals rather than a one-off rebound. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said history shows the target is achievable, with the sector posting above-3 percent growth in eight of the past 20 years, even as risks from weather, pests, and global markets remain.
SEC slams Global Dominion for strong-arm debt collection
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Global Dominion Financing Inc. ₱50,000 for engaging in abusive and unfair debt collection practices, citing violations of the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act.
