Agriculture groups are asking the government to step in and reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on farmers and fisherfolk, warning that the situation could threaten food production and raise food prices.
Domestic airlines expect airfares to rise in the coming months as the conflict in the Middle East drives up jet fuel prices and disrupts flight operations.
Maynilad Water Services Inc. said several major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in its West Zone concession area are nearing completion, a development expected to improve water reliability, system resilience, and environmental protection for customers across Metro Manila and Cavite.
Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and digital financial platform Maya have launched a program to improve financial access for nearly 1.9 million digital Filipino workers. The initiative aims to provide savings tools and responsibly structured credit products, such as credit cards, to qualified employees in the IT-BPM sector.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government is taking immediate steps to ensure a steady power supply in Catanduanes amid ongoing challenges faced by local power provider Sunwest Water and Electric Co. (Suweco).
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said researchers have identified a small goby fish in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur that may be endemic, or found only in that area.
Energy company ACEN Corp. said it is considering several ways to raise additional capital within the next 6 to 12 months to support its renewable energy (RE) projects.