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Digital Edge powers NARRA1 with hydroelectric energy

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Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Stonepeak-backed data center operator, has partnered with the Philippines’ top renewable energy provider, First Gen Corp., to power its flagship NARRA1 data center with hydroelectric energy. The agreement marks a pivotal move in advancing green digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

ERC cracks down on 37 gencos over fuel data gaps

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued 40 show cause orders (SCOs) to 37 power generation companies (gencos), for failing to submit complete fuel data for the 2022 audit period—raising serious implications for transparency, cost recovery, and regulatory compliance in the domestic power sector.

PSALM remits ₱377.5M to host communities in 2024

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The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) remitted P377.51 million to communities hosting its power facilities in 2024, delivering vital support through government-mandated benefit programs.

DENR launches post-election recycling drive to tackle waste

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a national initiative to collect and recycle campaign materials following the conclusion of the country's midterm elections, with implications for long-term waste management policy.

DA suspends pork price cap amid low compliance, supply issues

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily lifted the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork to reassess its effectiveness, citing low market compliance and supply-demand imbalances.
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Specialized tech jobs offer salaries of up to P158,000 monthly

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Specialized technology professionals can command monthly salaries of up to P158,000 in the Philippines, as companies compete for workers with hard-to-find skills amid expanding digital operations and artificial intelligence adoption, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.

Korea-funded smart greenhouse in Aklan to help farmers earn more, grow year-round

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The Department of Agriculture has opened a South Korean-backed smart greenhouse in Kalibo, Aklan. Funded by KOICA, this facility offers a climate-controlled growing space that lets farmers produce crops reliably all year, no matter the weather. It means better harvests, consistent quality, and higher incomes for local growers.

GSIS solar loans release ₱10.12B; users cut electricity bills to ₱300

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Government employees and pensioners are reporting big savings on power bills—down from ₱5,000–₱7,000 to as low as ₱300—under GSIS’s Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan program. Launched in March 2026, the program has drawn 66,233 applications worth ₱19.81 billion. As of today, ₱10.12 billion has been disbursed, with ₱57.17 million more approved, bringing total granted funds to ₱10.18 billion. Another ₱87.37 million is currently being processed.

SAFC extends P1.03 billion in loans to women entrepreneurs

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SAFC has extended P1.03 billion in financing to 1,928 women entrepreneurs from June 2025 to October 2026 through its JUANAsenso Loan program, allowing business owners to use their vehicles as collateral while retaining them for daily operations.
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