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President Marcos appoints Businessman Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr as new agriculture chief

Businessman Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. was sworn-in Friday by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as new agriculture secretary, confident that Laurel’s affinity with the sector will help him rally farmers and fisherfolks to make the country food secure.

MPTC lengthens NLEX Connector but keeps toll rate steady

NLEX Corp. on Thursday said it will retain the discounted rate of P86 charged of motorists using the NLEX Connector until further notice despite the opening of the new segment.

Airport facilities taking shape as new MIA land development nears completion

The first of many structures making up the P735-billion New Manila International Airport is seen rising in Bulacan beginning April next year, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Thursday.

Meralco starts CSP for 1,800 MW power supply

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has started the competitive selection process (CSP) for 1,800 megawatts (MW) of supply needed to meet the growing demand of its customers starting next year.

Legislator goes ballistic over telco late payment charge plan

Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday announced that a P50 fee will be charged against postpaid subscribers for failure to settle their obligations on time starting December. 

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FAO warns global food system at risk from Gulf conflict

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, highlighting severe disruptions to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems that could undermine food security worldwide.

PEZA implements measures to ease oil shock 

Rising global oil prices, fueled in part by Middle East tensions, are increasingly pressuring export-oriented firms. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is acting to shield its locators by boosting logistics efficiency within ecozones, Director General Tereso Panga said.

Alternergy switches on Nueva Ecija hydro plant

Renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation has begun commercial operations of its 5-megawatt Dupinga run-of-river hydro power plant in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, marking its second facility to go online this year.

Maharlika consortium rolls out P2.1B microgrids nationwide 

A private consortium is ramping up rural electrification with a P2.1-billion investment to deploy one of the Philippines’ largest portfolios of off-grid microgrids, targeting underserved island communities.
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